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Kids - A thread for bragging, venting and, advice.

Two days of a track and field competition with a rival school. I'm proud of both of my kids but one did particularly well. No firsts but got ribbons in most events. Anyway, after day one which composed of most of the running events, she commented (not really complained) her ankle was sore... No biggie, right? She completed day two today which included most of the jumping events with one last run, their longest at 800m. - I though she ran it rather slow (for her anyway.) After that event which was the final one of the day, she then told us her was very, very sore... Keeping in mind she said nothing to us all day and there was only very minor swelling but nothing anywhere close to major there. So, my wife takes her to the ER. Anyway, as it turns out, she busted her ankle. Man, what a trooper!

Hockey players taking a shift or two on a busted ankle? PSHAW!
 
My oldest daughter has always been a huge bookworm.  She'll read for hours.  This has led her into something she's very passionate about, writing.  And especially for her age, she's pretty good.  Recently she's written an entire book with probably a bigger plot twist then most stories I've read.  Now, she's thinking about wanting to publish via something like Blurb or Lulu.  Anyone have any experience?

If she actually made money on any of this, does she have to report it? 
 
My 17-yr-old son Jake was out cruising with his friend these evening.  They went around a curve in the road going too fast in his grandparents car and ended up rolling the car.  They ended up upsidedown.  They had to really squeeze to get out, the roof had really compressed down. Firetruck, OPP, and ambulance arrived.  Both boys okay - possible separated shoulder for the friend. If they hadn't had seatbelts...

Jake called my cell within minutes of it happening.  I was just entering the movie theatre with Sherry and literally had it in my hands to turn it off.  It took me about 3 minutes to make the normally 10 minute drive there.

Hug your kids.  Things like this often turn out far worse...
 
moon111 said:
My oldest daughter has always been a huge bookworm.  She'll read for hours.  This has led her into something she's very passionate about, writing.  And especially for her age, she's pretty good.  Recently she's written an entire book with probably a bigger plot twist then most stories I've read.  Now, she's thinking about wanting to publish via something like Blurb or Lulu.  Anyone have any experience?

If she actually made money on any of this, does she have to report it?
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I have 3 friends publishing books, I will see what they say.
 
Hugs Rick.  Glad they're ok and I know how you feel.  My oldest had an accident last summer on the way to the dentist with his sister in the car.  Hit all on her side and it was the scariest thing ever.
 
Britishbulldog said:
moon111 said:
My oldest daughter has always been a huge bookworm.  She'll read for hours.  This has led her into something she's very passionate about, writing.  And especially for her age, she's pretty good.  Recently she's written an entire book with probably a bigger plot twist then most stories I've read.  Now, she's thinking about wanting to publish via something like Blurb or Lulu.  Anyone have any experience?

If she actually made money on any of this, does she have to report it?
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I have 3 friends publishing books, I will see what they say.
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Thanks and I'd love to hear any advice.

And glad to hear nobody killed in the accident.  It doesn't take much.  A guy at work was off to a funeral for someone who thought to 'test' their limits with a vehicle and lost.
 
Sgt said:
I'm so ready for the kids to go back to school.
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Don't you just want to choke them out at least half the time?

That's the part I'm not looking forward to when we finally start a family, most of the time I hate other peoples children.
 
WhatIfGodWasALeaf said:
Sgt said:
I'm so ready for the kids to go back to school.
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Don't you just want to choke them out at least half 80% the time?

That's the part I'm not looking forward to when we finally start a family, most of the time I hate other peoples children.
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Fixed (joking.) - Sorta, Kinda, not really.  >:( :-\ 
 
I have a 2 1/2 year old.





... I understand.  :-X

He was angry that I was making him take a bath. So he punched me full force in the nose and gave me a bloody nose.
 
Johnny Depp was on Letterman not long ago.  Letterman was asking Johnny Depp about his kids, Depp said it was like living with a bunch of drunks. 

I slowly nodded my head in agreement.
 
Guru Tugginmypuddah said:
Johnny Depp was on Letterman not long ago.  Letterman was asking Johnny Depp about his kids, Depp said it was like living with a bunch of drunks. 

I slowly nodded my head in agreement.
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It makes it easier if they're not angry drunks.  :-\
 
Three kids here, ages like clockwork: 5, 3 and 1.  I need to make sure that clock stays broken  ;)

Anyway, the 17 month old the other day takes his 'Fridge DJ' (a little radio that sings the ABCs, Old McDonald, etc), climbs the kitchen counter, opens the microwave, puts the radio in, and begins a massive defrost cycle.  You should have seen this thing.  No, better yet, you should have seen and smelled the smoke.  Here we are three days later and the kitchen still stinks, never mind that the actual microwave is destoyed.

Boys!!!!!!!!!  >:( ;D
 
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