HeathKernandez
Our Ron is an awesome Ron
Member since 4/07 9091 total posts
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baby fish mouth
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Raising the next generation of men...
Let's face it.. These days, kids ARE growing up faster.
In some ways, it's simply part of a kid's natural journey toward independence. But child development experts say that physical and behavioral changes that would have been typical of teenagers decades ago are now common among "tweens" — kids ages 8 to 12.
Some of them are going on "dates" and talking on their own cell phones. They listen to sexually charged pop music, play mature-rated video games and spend time gossiping on MySpace. And more girls are wearing makeup and clothing that some consider beyond their years.
I'm doing my part in raising a respectful gentleman... Here is an example of how:
Whenever I pick up lil' man A from my neighbor's apartment, I am bombarded with 3 little bouncy midgets tugging on my legs begging me if they can come over to my house.
'SUUUUUUUUUUURE!' is my response as they cheer with joy. (and yes-- that is the EXACT reaction I got from Eric when I took him home the first time we met.) [tangent] yes, the love of my life, and I...were a one night stand that turned into a rest of my life stand... so don't knock it gals[/tangent]
I figure, my neighbor is kind enough to help a sistah out & watch her most precious angel every day after school, let me give her some alone time. I also figure, they cancel each other out and keep each other occupied so I can cook dinner, or clean etc etc. (who am I kidding-- it's so I can lay on the couch for a little bit)
Except it was a Friday night and Lil man & I ALWAYS order a pizza.
So lil' man is sitting next to Christina, and older woman, (she's seven) but small like a peanut. The child has the face of an angel.
I'm sitting directly across from them, reading the newspaper and paying no mind while i eat, when I hear my son address her:
'Hey Christina, know what? My mommy took me to see the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe play on Christmas Eve....'
[takes a bite of his pizza]
[pauses]
'And there was this girl in the play..'
[pauses. takes another bite of his pizza]
'and she was so beautiful...'
[takes a sip of his soda]
Christina, hasn't even LOOKED at him... She's listening, but just paying attention to her pizza.
'She looked just like you Christina...' he says in a small voice.
[takes a bite of pizza]
'Her eyes were beautiful..'
[pauses]
'and her hair was beautiful..'
[pauses]
'just like yours...'
[takes a sip of soda]
'She was so beautiful...'
[shaking his head, looking at his pizza]
Christina STILL hasn't really acknowledged what Aidan was saying to her but she knew he was talking to her. As for myself, it was so hard for me to hide that I was listening, for I wanted to jump up & snuggle him to death for being so adorable. But I decided not to bring any attention to it because now that Aidan is a little older, he easily gets embarrassed.
Later that night, as I was tucking him into bed, I kissed each of his cheeks and whispered to him:
'ALWAYS tell girls they are beautiful...'
and he blushed, but smiled widely and hid his face in his pillow..
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Lucky
Growing up fast!
Member since 4/07 12683 total posts
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Dawn
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Re: Raising the next generation of men...
Kuddos to you! You must be doing something right raising that little guy! 
In this crazy world, it's great to hear stories where kids still can express themselves in such a sweet manner. Thanks for sharing your story.
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Lucky
Growing up fast!
Member since 4/07 12683 total posts
Name:
Dawn
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Re: Raising the next generation of men...
Posted by carolinep24
I'm trying. He's starting to say 'peace out man' and doing this little hand gesture that resembles the 'i love you' sign in sign language...
i'm scared its a gang symbol.
Hopefully it's just a phase with the peace out & hand gestures. It sounds like he gets positive role models at home....what more can you do? He's still so young and innocent.
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