What are yall doing when school is out? I know the homeschooling keeps em busy for 8 hours, but what about now with camps and what not closed.
I might take off 2 weeks to go help with my nephews since their parents gotta work. Basically do a 1 man summer camp for them.
I might take off 2 weeks to go help with my nephews since their parents gotta work. Basically do a 1 man summer camp for them.
I was having a blast... Everyday it wasn't raining we hit the park or took a walk. She helped with the yardwork and whathaveyou.
She is still a little one tho, so I don't know how it would had been if she was older....
She is still a little one tho, so I don't know how it would had been if she was older....
So my kiddo (3 and a half) has a best friend at her preschool (she's there 8-5 M-Th), but that best friend absofuckinglutely has a major negative impact on her. The friend is super sensitive, and very quick to emotions/crying/whining. The whining is what kills me. Her dad is a (can I say the C word here?) and super whiny too. Her mom is pretty awesome though, so we still do stuff outside of school from time to time.
Every week it's a gradual build up of this fucking whiny attitude, which isn't my kid at all. She's tough and attempts to get out of trouble/difficult situations with humor or defiance, which is a lot easier for me to accept and deal with. By Sunday, she's more normal, but then it starts over again.
School is out this week, and it's now Tuesday, and I feel like I have my kid back for the first time in months. It feels awful splitting her up from her friend, but I feel like I need to request a group change at her school or move her, cause the impact of the brat is just too much.
Every week it's a gradual build up of this fucking whiny attitude, which isn't my kid at all. She's tough and attempts to get out of trouble/difficult situations with humor or defiance, which is a lot easier for me to accept and deal with. By Sunday, she's more normal, but then it starts over again.
School is out this week, and it's now Tuesday, and I feel like I have my kid back for the first time in months. It feels awful splitting her up from her friend, but I feel like I need to request a group change at her school or move her, cause the impact of the brat is just too much.
Still postponing putting my son in school. He was supposed to start back in May. But now we're going to have to pay even if he doesn't go, to hold our spot, and whenever he does start, that will go towards a month of his costs.
He's been super excited to go, and every month we gotta tell him "not yet". My wife and I can tell it's really getting to him. He'll definitely be in next fall for kindergarten, but we really wanted him to go for pre-k.
He's been super excited to go, and every month we gotta tell him "not yet". My wife and I can tell it's really getting to him. He'll definitely be in next fall for kindergarten, but we really wanted him to go for pre-k.
By Smokey Go To PostStill postponing putting my son in school. He was supposed to start back in May. But now we're going to have to pay even if he doesn't go, to hold our spot, and whenever he does start, that will go towards a month of his costs.
He's been super excited to go, and every month we gotta tell him "not yet". My wife and I can tell it's really getting to him. He'll definitely be in next fall for kindergarten, but we really wanted him to go for pre-k.
My daughter started and we had to stop. I’m just glad she ain’t kindergarten age yet cause I live in Orange County
By zfzmikey Go To PostSo my kiddo (3 and a half) has a best friend at her preschool (she's there 8-5 M-Th), but that best friend absofuckinglutely has a major negative impact on her. The friend is super sensitive, and very quick to emotions/crying/whining. The whining is what kills me. Her dad is a (can I say the C word here?) and super whiny too. Her mom is pretty awesome though, so we still do stuff outside of school from time to time.
Every week it's a gradual build up of this fucking whiny attitude, which isn't my kid at all. She's tough and attempts to get out of trouble/difficult situations with humor or defiance, which is a lot easier for me to accept and deal with. By Sunday, she's more normal, but then it starts over again.
School is out this week, and it's now Tuesday, and I feel like I have my kid back for the first time in months. It feels awful splitting her up from her friend, but I feel like I need to request a group change at her school or move her, cause the impact of the brat is just too much.
Dear god this have no idea how I would handle this
By Smokey Go To PostStill postponing putting my son in school. He was supposed to start back in May. But now we're going to have to pay even if he doesn't go, to hold our spot, and whenever he does start, that will go towards a month of his costs.
He's been super excited to go, and every month we gotta tell him "not yet". My wife and I can tell it's really getting to him. He'll definitely be in next fall for kindergarten, but we really wanted him to go for pre-k.
Yeah man, we went sent ours back a few weeks ago as he was really missing the interaction. Felt a bit meh but they seem to have some good safe guarding measures so feel alot better now. Appreciate situation may be a bit different over there.
To those of you with kids who go to school and work, what do you do when they finish at 3 and you're still in work?
My fiancée and I had a talk yesterday and I’m not sure I want kids anymore so obviously that puts the relationship in a weird place
Kids are never something I thought of growing up. When we got together two years ago it was something I was okay with but now I’m kind of back to wanting no part of that. My ex had a kid and it felt like it just got in the way of things.
Since most of you are dads, what’s your opinion on it?
Kids are never something I thought of growing up. When we got together two years ago it was something I was okay with but now I’m kind of back to wanting no part of that. My ex had a kid and it felt like it just got in the way of things.
Since most of you are dads, what’s your opinion on it?
By aka Espi Go To PostMy fiancée and I had a talk yesterday and I’m not sure I want kids anymore so obviously that puts the relationship in a weird place
Kids are never something I thought of growing up. When we got together two years ago it was something I was okay with but now I’m kind of back to wanting no part of that. My ex had a kid and it felt like it just got in the way of things.
Since most of you are dads, what’s your opinion on it?
Figure it out fast so you can stop wasting your SO’s time lol
“Get in the way of things” lol 😂
Breh kids become your life, but you love them so it’s not a bad thing.
Idk maybe bc it wasn’t my kid but it just felt like it got in the way
As fucked up as that may sound
As fucked up as that may sound
By aka Espi Go To PostIdk maybe bc it wasn’t my kid but it just felt like it got in the way
As fucked up as that may sound
It doesn’t sound Fucked up. It’s reality. If you think life should be restaurant dinners every weekend and movies when you want than kids will be a problem, at least y til they’re older.
FYI no one is ever “ready” trust me.
All that said, my 2.5 year old son goes completely bonkers when o get home from work and it’s one of the best feeling I’ve ever experienced
By aka Espi Go To PostIdk maybe bc it wasn’t my kid but it just felt like it got in the way
As fucked up as that may sound
It's harder than you think to be a "step-dad".
When it's your kid, it's completely different. There's a natural bond.
By Smokey Go To PostIt's harder than you think to be a "step-dad".
When its your kid, it's completely different. There's a natural bond.
If he never thought the ex was for sure marriage material, it’s even harder and probably not advised lol
Takes a special person to be a real step-dad.
But ain't going to lie if you have a kid a lot of stuff gets put on hold for a min and your life will change.
I love it but you have to be willing to embrace it.
But ain't going to lie if you have a kid a lot of stuff gets put on hold for a min and your life will change.
I love it but you have to be willing to embrace it.
My new vice is putting my son in occasional drip pieces.
Miniature designer clothes just make me melt, I know its a waste, ill give them to charity or something when he grows out of them.
Miniature designer clothes just make me melt, I know its a waste, ill give them to charity or something when he grows out of them.
Just know as a step dad that no matter how far out of the picture the bio-dad seems he WILL come back into the picture at some point and the child is going to want that relationship to flourish. When that happens you are going to have to accept it if it does and realize that no matter what you have done prior to that point may not be appreciated as much going forward.
By blackace Go To Postthat kid might be a future senator
“I’ve had my hand on the cookie jar since diapers”
By blackace Go To Post
lol
my wife be getting mad at both of us sometimes "yall both get on my nerves"
Yep I hear that smokey.
Shall I tell you what's awesome when they start discover there own interests that are similar to yours. Was curious if hed be into video games (he never sees me play) but past few weeks he's starting watching Mario gameplay videos with real enthusiasm. I then showed him someone is actually controlling Mario and the switch and he really wants one for his 5th birthday. Think he could be a bit young tbh and he's not really a stare at screen type kid as loves being outdoors.
When would you guys introduce video gaming to your kids?
Shall I tell you what's awesome when they start discover there own interests that are similar to yours. Was curious if hed be into video games (he never sees me play) but past few weeks he's starting watching Mario gameplay videos with real enthusiasm. I then showed him someone is actually controlling Mario and the switch and he really wants one for his 5th birthday. Think he could be a bit young tbh and he's not really a stare at screen type kid as loves being outdoors.
When would you guys introduce video gaming to your kids?
my daughter plays some ipad apps as well as she watches some kids youtubers.
I let her play the SNES the other day but even that was a bit too many buttons and concepts for her... around 5 or 6 it seems to click
I let her play the SNES the other day but even that was a bit too many buttons and concepts for her... around 5 or 6 it seems to click
By Kidjr Go To PostYep I hear that smokey.
Shall I tell you what's awesome when they start discover there own interests that are similar to yours. Was curious if hed be into video games (he never sees me play) but past few weeks he's starting watching Mario gameplay videos with real enthusiasm. I then showed him someone is actually controlling Mario and the switch and he really wants one for his 5th birthday. Think he could be a bit young tbh and he's not really a stare at screen type kid as loves being outdoors.
When would you guys introduce video gaming to your kids?
My son loves to play. Roblox and star wars is his thing. Just like anything else, moderation is key. It was actually his grandpa who got him started lol. He went up there one weekend and saw him play battlefront and it was over. My son loves SW more than anyone else I know its wild.
I need to get a switch ... the controller fits my daughters hand. The PS4 doesn’t and 5 won’t for a while
How old your daughter fender?
Probably more a question for the gaming thread but is a switch pro coming this year?
Probably more a question for the gaming thread but is a switch pro coming this year?
By Apollo Go To PostMy kid is going to be 13 this year
What kind of challenges do you face with 13 year olds
Just trying to see something, how many of you would you say your kids are the dominant force in the house?
My wife and I whats app each other in the living room because he doesn't like noise when he's watching TV. Realised how ridiculous that sounds when typing.
My wife and I whats app each other in the living room because he doesn't like noise when he's watching TV. Realised how ridiculous that sounds when typing.
By Kidjr Go To PostJust trying to see something, how many of you would you say your kids are the dominant force in the house?word? 😂😂
My wife and I whats app each other in the living room because he doesn't like noise when he's watching TV. Realised how ridiculous that sounds when typing.
I can understand how you'd want a break and anything to keep them zoning on TV.
My daughter is the dominant one for sure, 3 years just have to be. But we do put our foot down and let her cry herself out when she can't have things exactly how she wants
By Kidjr Go To PostJust trying to see something, how many of you would you say your kids are the dominant force in the house?
My wife and I whats app each other in the living room because he doesn't like noise when he's watching TV. Realised how ridiculous that sounds when typing.
lol
kid iii letting it be known
By Smokey Go To Postmy son turned 5 today
hits different
Breh I’m having a hard time today
Bumping this old ass thread...
My son had his first day of kindergarten today. And that shit was rough on him to have to go in there and let go of my hand. The tears, the quiet pleading of 'can we go home?' Finally he goes inside and asks me to just wait outside for him and not to go anywhere.
I don't wanna be one of those parents, but I feel like planting a little bug in his backpack so I can listen in on him LOL
My son had his first day of kindergarten today. And that shit was rough on him to have to go in there and let go of my hand. The tears, the quiet pleading of 'can we go home?' Finally he goes inside and asks me to just wait outside for him and not to go anywhere.
I don't wanna be one of those parents, but I feel like planting a little bug in his backpack so I can listen in on him LOL
By AlphaSnacks Go To PostBumping this old ass thread…
My son had his first day of kindergarten today. And that shit was rough on him to have to go in there and let go of my hand. The tears, the quiet pleading of 'can we go home?' Finally he goes inside and asks me to just wait outside for him and not to go anywhere.
I don't wanna be one of those parents, but I feel like planting a little bug in his backpack so I can listen in on him LOL
Give it a week he'll be running to the door
By Smokey Go To PostGive it a week he'll be running to the doori did this the whole ass year and now my kiddo has to go a year earlier than i did (was age 5 for me now it's age 4)? pain.
i don't remember crying but i just walked back once dropped off.
By Smokey Go To PostGive it a week he'll be running to the door
I sure hope so. I can't handle these kinds of tears. Temper tantrum tears? Whatever, I walk away or crack a joke and make fun. But these 'don't leave me' tears?
Shit hurts.
My daughter had separation issues too. Came a little later because we big upped school but until they learn how to make friends, they not going to like it.
We were just supportive and gave her some control in the house. Like deciding dinner and whatnot.
She is fine now
We were just supportive and gave her some control in the house. Like deciding dinner and whatnot.
She is fine now
Holy shit my baby girl is in kindergarten and I’m going to my first back to school night ….
This time passing thing is happening way too quickly
This time passing thing is happening way too quickly
Wife took 2 pregnancy tests and both said pregnant. Probably gonna wait until she sees a doctor for confirmation before telling anyone else, or if both are pregnant that’s solid enough?
Guess I’m gonna be a dad in ~9 months
Guess I’m gonna be a dad in ~9 months
By Fenderputty Go To PostHoly shit my baby girl is in kindergarten and I’m going to my first back to school night ….
This time passing thing is happening way too quickly
Everything like that is still virtual up here. Wife isn’t too happy about it lol
By Old King Rob Go To PostWife took 2 pregnancy tests and both said pregnant. Probably gonna wait until she sees a doctor for confirmation before telling anyone else, or if both are pregnant that’s solid enough?
Guess I’m gonna be a dad in ~9 months
Ay yoooo!
Two positive tests is…very solid lol
By Old King Rob Go To PostWife took 2 pregnancy tests and both said pregnant. Probably gonna wait until she sees a doctor for confirmation before telling anyone else, or if both are pregnant that’s solid enough?
Guess I’m gonna be a dad in ~9 months
My wife has two miscarriages. It’s really tough dealing with a miscarriage when all your family and friends know you lost a child and bring it up each time see you.
I personally would wait until heartbeat at around 8+ weeks
Congrats btw
By Fenderputty Go To PostMy wife has two miscarriages. It’s really tough dealing with a miscarriage when all your family and friends know you lost a child and bring it up each time see you.
I personally would wait until heartbeat at around 8+ weeks
Congrats btw
Yeh I agree with this. Wait a bit until telling immediate family (I know it’s hard)