Father's Thread - Page 2

04-26-2009, 09:29 AM

We have two sons. James (Michael James goes by James) 29 and Jeremy Benjamin 24.

You can never take back the words that just came out of your mouth.

You can never get back the time you chose to not spend with them.

May you all be the best fathers you know how to be.

BORIStheBLADE · 04-26-2009, 10:38 AM

You guys got some cuties.

68TriShield · 04-26-2009, 10:57 AM

Here are Zachary and Mackenzie...

Mr.Maduro · 04-26-2009, 12:17 PM

We just got back from week 2 of a 5 week infant swimming class. The pool seems to have put Alana in better spirits!

stinkie · 04-26-2009, 02:29 PM

i'm sorry thats what my daughter calls bagles. they are soft enough for them to chew on but hard enough to help them with cutting teeth. most dogs that grow up with the kids will let them do most anything to them and not get to upset.

stinkie

07-26-2011, 08:52 PM

My advice as far as what lies ahead......get a trunk monkey.

http://youtu.be/HmtcuJmEhs0

TonySmith · 05-14-2009, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nozero

You can never take back the words that just came out of your mouth.

You can never get back the time you chose to not spend with them.

May you all be the best fathers you know how to be.

Young fathers take heed. Truer words were never spoken. Mine are almost grown, 21,20 and 16. You can never go back and make it up.

HawkEye19 · 04-26-2009, 03:49 PM

I've two boys here, one 3.5 yrs and the other a whole 4 months. I'm beyond happy the Elder is very, very helpful with his younger brother. I'm sure this will change all too soon!

ade06 · 05-05-2009, 08:12 PM

This is my son Ethan and me. We were "watching" the Masters together.

http://tradingcigars.shutterfly.com/

68TriShield · 05-06-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ade06

This is my son Ethan and me. We were "watching" the Masters together.

http://tradingcigars.shutterfly.com/

you look like you were watching

massphatness · 05-06-2009, 03:38 PM

I have to take this opportunity to brag on my oldest son for a bit. I'm not one of these "my kid's better than your kid" dads, so I hope this comes out as I intend it, but I was so swelled up with pride last night that I thought I would burst.

My son Tony is a sophomore in high school, and last year he enrolled in the Naval Jr. ROTC program at his school. He enjoyed the experience thoroughly and continued on it this year where he's truly blossomed. I went to his awards ceremony last night and was floored by his accomplishments. Among his awards:

* Meritorious Service Award - for his work with the school's color and honor guard

* Leadership Award - for completing a series of weekend leadership academies; included in this award is a commission to attend a two-week summer leadership program in July at the Naval War College in Rhode Island that's put on for high school students by the Marine Corps.

* Distinguished Cadet - for the highest GPA in his class year for the Naval Sciences program

* Honors Cadet - for the highest GPA in his class year for all academic subjects

* Embry-Riddle Award - Selected to attend a one-week aeronautics & technology seminar at Embry-Riddle University in Florida. All expenses including travel are paid for by the Navy. If I understood the award presenter, Tony was the only student from the state of Maine to be selected.

My son has always been an excellent student, and his mom & I expect him to do well academically. What really impressed me has been his maturation into a budding leader.

Now if he would understand the value of cleaning his room ...

SeanGAR · 05-06-2009, 04:13 PM

They will be 12 next month. Wow. Time does fly. Seems like last week I was in the ICU wondering when they would come home. Moira (r) was 3.25 pounds but packed it on and in a week was 4 pounds, the minimum they would let us take her home. Kiera (l) was a hefty 5.25 lol.

Thaplumbr · 05-06-2009, 06:11 PM

Short story, my wife and I tried for several years with no success, only to find out ultimately for us that the odds where against us on both of us, we never thought twice about not adopting. Our son is half hispanic/half white, and one of the proudest moments in my life was when i cut the cord at his birth and held him for the first time!!!
Although we dont have the experience of going thru my wife being pregnant, neither of us have ever looked back. It was an open adoption, so occassionally we do send pics through another party to the birth mom, just so that she will know what an awesome gift of life/and lives she has given.
The first pic is my son and I backfilling the ditch in our front yard day after christmas 2008(water leak in the yard).yes even plumbers have have plumbing problems, and the second of him pooped out with one of the dogs!

Count your blessings fellas!!

Leroy

Mark C · 05-14-2009, 08:38 PM

Me and AJ (Anthony John). He's about 5 months now. Doesn't really roll much, mostly cause he hasn't figured out how to use his arms. But he can stand up like a champ, almost balances on his own. Happiest little kid I've ever seen, sure hope that never changes. I told my wife it's time for another one when he stops smiling like he's won the lottery when we get him out of the crib first thing in the morning. He eats everything, pears, prunes, apples, peas, carrots, bibs, shirts, fingers, arms, etc. If he can get his hands on it, he can get his mouth on it. Can't wait to see what comes next.

massphatness · 05-19-2009, 06:14 PM

My oldest son and his high school NJROTC color guard unit are presenting the colors Thurs at the Red Sox game!
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Rockestone · 05-19-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by massphatness

My oldest son and his high school NJROTC color guard unit are presenting the colors Thurs at the Red Sox game!
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Awesome!!

WildBlueSooner · 05-19-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by massphatness

My oldest son and his high school NJROTC color guard unit are presenting the colors Thurs at the Red Sox game!
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Very cool

05-19-2009, 07:00 PM

Just saw this thread and thought I'd post, hope its ok. This is my nephew Bradley, we have been his foster parents since he was 2 months old. We are closing in on the home stretch of adopting him. Its pretty daunting as we don't have any kids of our own, but its worth it when he runs up hugs you and yells "love you".

massphatness · 05-19-2009, 07:02 PM

You're as much a dad as any of us here, Tim.

Really happy for you & Kristen.
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WildBlueSooner · 05-19-2009, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by massphatness

You're as much a dad as any of us here, Tim.

Really happy for you & Kristen.
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That is awesome!

04-26-2009, 09:29 AM	#1
nozero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Father's Forum We have two sons. James (Michael James goes by James) 29 and Jeremy Benjamin 24. You can never take back the words that just came out of your mouth. You can never get back the time you chose to not spend with them. May you all be the best fathers you know how to be.

04-26-2009, 10:38 AM	#2
BORIStheBLADE _ Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 643 Trading: (4)	Re: Father's Forum You guys got some cuties. __________________ I.B.E.W LOCAL # 617

04-26-2009, 10:57 AM	#3
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Father's Forum Here are Zachary and Mackenzie...

04-26-2009, 12:17 PM	#4
Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,905 Trading: (83)	Re: Father's Forum We just got back from week 2 of a 5 week infant swimming class. The pool seems to have put Alana in better spirits! __________________ "Patrick...You low-rent f#@k!!!" - MACMS (Shack V)

04-26-2009, 02:29 PM	#5
stinkie Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: dan Location: In the sticks/Tarlton ohio Posts: 140 Trading: (2)	Re: Father's Forum i'm sorry thats what my daughter calls bagles. they are soft enough for them to chew on but hard enough to help them with cutting teeth. most dogs that grow up with the kids will let them do most anything to them and not get to upset. stinkie

07-26-2011, 08:52 PM	#6
fritz43096 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Father's Thread My advice as far as what lies ahead......get a trunk monkey. http://youtu.be/HmtcuJmEhs0

04-26-2009, 03:49 PM	#8
HawkEye19 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jason Location: Woodbury, MN Posts: 81 Trading: (6)	Re: Father's Forum I've two boys here, one 3.5 yrs and the other a whole 4 months. I'm beyond happy the Elder is very, very helpful with his younger brother. I'm sure this will change all too soon!

05-05-2009, 08:12 PM	#9
ade06 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ade Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,190 Trading: (24)	Re: Father's Forum This is my son Ethan and me. We were "watching" the Masters together. http://tradingcigars.shutterfly.com/

05-06-2009, 03:38 PM	#11
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Father's Forum I have to take this opportunity to brag on my oldest son for a bit. I'm not one of these "my kid's better than your kid" dads, so I hope this comes out as I intend it, but I was so swelled up with pride last night that I thought I would burst. My son Tony is a sophomore in high school, and last year he enrolled in the Naval Jr. ROTC program at his school. He enjoyed the experience thoroughly and continued on it this year where he's truly blossomed. I went to his awards ceremony last night and was floored by his accomplishments. Among his awards: * Meritorious Service Award - for his work with the school's color and honor guard * Leadership Award - for completing a series of weekend leadership academies; included in this award is a commission to attend a two-week summer leadership program in July at the Naval War College in Rhode Island that's put on for high school students by the Marine Corps. * Distinguished Cadet - for the highest GPA in his class year for the Naval Sciences program * Honors Cadet - for the highest GPA in his class year for all academic subjects * Embry-Riddle Award - Selected to attend a one-week aeronautics & technology seminar at Embry-Riddle University in Florida. All expenses including travel are paid for by the Navy. If I understood the award presenter, Tony was the only student from the state of Maine to be selected. My son has always been an excellent student, and his mom & I expect him to do well academically. What really impressed me has been his maturation into a budding leader. Now if he would understand the value of cleaning his room ... __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

05-06-2009, 04:13 PM	#12
SeanGAR Crotchety Geezer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Radford VA Posts: 911 Trading: (3)	Re: Father's Forum They will be 12 next month. Wow. Time does fly. Seems like last week I was in the ICU wondering when they would come home. Moira (r) was 3.25 pounds but packed it on and in a week was 4 pounds, the minimum they would let us take her home. Kiera (l) was a hefty 5.25 lol. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?

05-14-2009, 08:38 PM	#14
Mark C Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 674 Trading: (4)	Re: Father's Thread Me and AJ (Anthony John). He's about 5 months now. Doesn't really roll much, mostly cause he hasn't figured out how to use his arms. But he can stand up like a champ, almost balances on his own. Happiest little kid I've ever seen, sure hope that never changes. I told my wife it's time for another one when he stops smiling like he's won the lottery when we get him out of the crib first thing in the morning. He eats everything, pears, prunes, apples, peas, carrots, bibs, shirts, fingers, arms, etc. If he can get his hands on it, he can get his mouth on it. Can't wait to see what comes next.

05-19-2009, 06:14 PM	#15
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Father's Thread My oldest son and his high school NJROTC color guard unit are presenting the colors Thurs at the Red Sox game! Posted via Mobile Device

05-19-2009, 07:00 PM	#18
TRicker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Father's Thread Just saw this thread and thought I'd post, hope its ok. This is my nephew Bradley, we have been his foster parents since he was 2 months old. We are closing in on the home stretch of adopting him. Its pretty daunting as we don't have any kids of our own, but its worth it when he runs up hugs you and yells "love you".

05-19-2009, 07:02 PM	#19
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Father's Thread You're as much a dad as any of us here, Tim. Really happy for you & Kristen. Posted via Mobile Device