Fellow breeders, let us sicken everyone with talk of our spawn - Page 2

Alright, sorry there. Those 2 hours a sleep kinda hit me temper-wise, but I still ask for an incest thread.

And congrats JVC!

Philippa, aged 2.



...and out-of-focus...

Good God, Martin, that is a cute little boy! Congrats!

Congrats, JVC.

Thanks for the warning, Frank. I'm already concerned about not answering questions correctly!

Well, a year ago today my twin daughters were born. I honestly had no idea a person could be as tired as I have been for a year now. I can't think straight, I can't go to movies, I can't watch anything without having to pause it at least 10 times and I can't sleep through the night without getting up twice and checking on them. They stayed with my parents a couple weeks ago and the only reason I could handle it is because I got stupidly drunk. I'm a mess. I've never been happier in my life though. Now I have to contend with the big 1 year birthday party tomorrow. Anyone have any amusing stories?

I have one piece of advice from my own son's 1st b-day party (who is two now). If anyone gets your twins bicycles and they are ready for riding...let your two little ones enjoy the sight of them for a few minutes, maybe get some pictures, and GET THEM OUT OF SIGHT. At my son's b-day we had about 6-7 kids around his age and EVERY SINGLE ONE of them wanted to ride his new bike, even though several were much too large for it. After a good bit of fighting, we finally took the bike away and that resulted in a great deal of general upset, especially from my son who just wanted his new toy. For reference, since I posted a picture of my boy a little over a year ago back on page 1...



This is how he enjoys Curious George.

I know it's a bit late, but my wife determined years ago that the first birthday required the child to have her own little cake to destroy.



After that, presents are sort of a moot point.

Wow, that babies eyes are peircing my soul.

That's the thousand yard stare that comes from chocolate overload. It also happens on "no nap" days.

This is my little girl from a few weeks ago:

Lovely kids!

As someone who is considering never having any kids, a question - do any of you experience any anxiety/worry/panic/pants-shitting about what sort of world into which you've brought your kids when you think about current events? Maybe I should cross post in the political threads and ask doomsayers whether or not they have kids, but I'm curious about how heavily the state of the world weighs on the parents of toddlers. What's that kid have to look forward to in 30 years?

Do you ever wonder or worry how bad things will get for your children? And if you're a teetotaler, does that guilt make you think about taking up drinking?

Thanks.

First off, never let anyone talk you into having kids if you don't want them. The biological imperative is bullshit and I wish more people who don't want kids would not have kids. Sadly, it's almost always the bright, well reasoned people who choose not to have them.

Secondly, yeah, I worry about the world Keziah will inherit. But I can't do squat about world peace or bigger issues. What I can do is control stuff locally. I'm a huge proponent of 100 mile diet, I recycle, I volunteer at the local skateboard park and BMX track etc. I do what I can to help within my sphere of influence. I can be a good example to her for what a responisble citizen is.

I can also raise her to be a strong, independent young lady. I don't want her falling in line just because I said so. That's how you raise sheep. Yeah, it's easier but in the long run you raise either ill mannered buffoons or people who question nothing. I want her to respectfully question what she's told.

I wouldn't make it through parenthood without beer. I love my little girl but at the end of a long day with her (and there are a few of those days when you're raising a creative active child) I need my beer.

I can't worry about what will happen to her or her world or I'd go crazy. Particularly since I'm raising a girl. I'd worry about everything particularly in this very redneck part of the world. So, I do what I can to be sure that she's smart enough and strong enough that she can be in control of herself and her body.

They pierced my heart the moment I held her in my arms.

Phil, I'm going to hang with Ryan on this one and say if you don't want to have kids, please...don't have kids. I was 39 when I had my first one and remember with fondness the years before when I had an actual adult life. In my case, because I actually had a life beforehand I was prepared to have my daughter.

I do indeed worry about the world my children will inherit. But I can't really do much about it for the most part. I vote. I teach them what I can. And I make sure they know I love their mother with all of my heart as well as loving them. I figure my best bet for the future will be if I can help my child grow up healthy, happy and well-adjusted. Someone that doesn't use cellphones in a theater. Someone that has learned a little about grace as it pertains to those around the. Someone who reads and has a bit of intellectual curiosity.

I fear for everything. I'm watching some stupid "Mystery Diagnosis" show on TLC as I type this and they're talking about a baby whose lungs had no fluid to allow them to work properly. My wife's a nurse and she loves this shit. Me, as the dad, I sit here and think "holy shit...another bullet we dodged". I have stepdaughters with idiotic boyfriends and I fear the day my little girl brings home a drummer named Thor who "understands her". I fear for it all.

But part of the parent thing is compartmentalizing the fear and moving forward regardless. I know that as long as my children (stepchildren as well) feel my love and committment to them to the fullest extent I can give, then I'll be good. The rest of it will work out in the end.

Assuming they're not all dumber than a sack of hammers. Paternal love and committment can't trump individual stupidity.

ETA: Figuring this is as good a place as any to wish all of ChUD'S dads a fine "Father's Day". May you stand in the gap with strength and teach your children well. I'm proud to associate myself with each of you here.

Just a quick update on my little monsters:

2 months pic


Rory


Belle

My daughter Nora, 5 weeks old.

Matt,
Judging by the set in her jaw it looks like you are in for trouble!


Here is our little guy enjoying a cookie.

Beautiful tykes, everyone!

And Anakin's Dad - congratulations! Dude, that is really, truly wonderful news to see in this thread! Cheers to the girls and to you and your wife - after everything the two of you have been through, you deserve these two little luv-bugs!

I think I'm the only female Chewer breeder, and this thread is making my ovaries all aflutter, even though I swore I'd never squeeze another out. So many cute babies!

Back to the Dugger thread to get a little bit of perspective.

As of 7:30 last night, I'm...an uncle. Which isn't as good as being a Dad I guess, but its much cooler. All the fun, none of the responsibility! You can play with them but you don't have to change any diapers. Her name is Olivia. She will get many life lessons from my wide berth of experience, like how Jaws is awesome and to never, EVER read Twilight.

And hey! She was born on the same day the health care bill passed!

Not since the combo of Strom Thurmond dying and anti-Sodomy laws being declared unconstitutional has there been such a sweet day. Congrats, Syd.

Now I'm imagining explaining to a child why its a good thing they were born on a day when Strom Thurmond died and anti-Sodomy laws were declared unconstitutional.

We won't have to. They'll look back at this time the way we look back at fight for civil rights in the 60's, and they'll see nothing but neanderthals who they can't relate to in any fashion.

Unfortunately, we as parents may get lumped in with the know-nothings in their minds...but it's a small price to pay for kids who can't understand why people got their panties in a twist about boys kissing and drew hitler mustaches on Obama.

Omen I has three years on Omen II.

It's only after the second arrives that you realise how much of an easy time you had with just the one. And the moment he/she gains any sort of mobility the potential for carnage goes up exponentially.

I've pretty much given up any hope of keeping the house in order. And never, NEVER leave any expensive technology within reach.

You have no choice but to submit to the power of bathtime cuteness.

Hahahaaaaaa, that last pic put the biggest smile on my face. Adorable babies, everyone!

Been awhile since I forced you guys to bear witness to the cuteness:



Nine months old now. They learned to pull themselves up to standing last week, and will be walking soon. Child wrangling should be a full-time profession.

Adorable.

Our daughter turned 3 months old this week. She's flailing around like Stevie Wonder trying to swat a fly.

We took her to get a picture with the Easter Bunny last weekend and the picture is hilariously cute as this giant bunny is enveloping my kid. At the end, she got so comfy she started to snuggle into the bunny to take a nap, but we stepped in to prevent her from getting even more germs.

So, I'm wearing a shirt with the Bat symbol on it and ask my 5 year old daughter what it was.

"It's Batman!" she tells me.

I then lead into: "That's right... so who's the #1 superhero?"

She answers: "You're my favorite superhero, Daddy."

Talk about a lump in my throat.

I don't have my pics hosted on a server good for sharing, but I do have a couple very short videos of my newborn son being totally and completely adorable.

Cutest sneeze ever

Who knew babies had a hiccup button?

Congrats! Didn't know you were a (new) Mommy.

Geoff Foster, yikes, those are some precious little devil spawn. Are you part Hummel by any chance? I swear my mother has a knick-knack of Omen II in lederhosen, carrying a walking stick.

Anakin's Dad, we'll definitely need some pics of Belle and Rory's first birthday.

I can't wait to keep not having kids. Where can I find a doctor who will give a dude my age a vasectomy?

You don't have to get an expensive surgery Jake. Just stop having sex. Or alternatively, start having sex with dudes.

me, wife and son at a wedding a few years back

^I hear that man. Nothing like going to the bathroom, in your own bedroom bathroom none the less, when the little guy barges and you realize, the shades aren't down, and everyone outside can see you on the pot.

at five months.

Wow! She is very pretty, and this photo makes me jealous, since I usually use my iPhone and end up with relatively crappy/unflattering shots of my son.

I now have 1-year-olds. Hell, time flies.

THAT is just TOO Goddamn cute for words...

Congrats!

...I'm amazed they both kept their hats on...

Let's hope this works....

Holy crap, dude. Those are just remarkably beautiful little ladies.

What am I missing about those jeans diapers? I see ads everywhere, my wife's friends who are mothers of infants are raving about them, while the two of think they look horrid. Why would I want my baby to look like she's where tiny jean shorts?

Well, our little girl is due in August. We *should* have everything ready. Had all the antenatal classes and all. Baby room's all done. This baby already has way more stuff than I did when I was a baby. I can't wait, but on the other hand I'm also scared shitless.

After watching Michael Jackson's "Beat It" video, my 6 year old daughter tells me... "They wanted to be friends and dance, but they were like "First, I'm gonna KICK YOUR BUTT!'..."

With all the traveling we've done, my kids have slept in their own beds 4 nights in the last month. Now my almost-2 year-old just screams when we put him in his crib. He won't sleep unless someone is laying next to him. So, he sleeps in our bed for now and helicopters like crazy. Which means no one gets to sleep peacefully.

Right as I'm wondering why we ever decided to have kids, my wife tells me she's pregnant with #3. Now I'm just excited that we have an excuse for replacing her car with a new SUV with a third row and a DVD player. Oh, and like the last time, she's not letting me tell anyone we know for another few months. Not even family. So I'm posting the news here.

Congrats, jvc!

One of our girls winds up in the bed with us every night due to night terrors. The helicoptering is a bitch.

At the beach over the weekend and I was playing in the waves with my daughter. I wave crashes right into my crotch. I react and my daughter asks "Did you get hit in the peanuts, Daddy?"

That's awesome. And it really makes perfect sense. I may start using that word myself.

Six weeks already. Utterly in love with this little creature.