Kiddos Update! Pictures

[laurence]

Hey everybody, remember this?

http://www.early-retirement.org/forums/f27/poll-naming-my-daughter-25501-3.html

I thought those of you who participated might like an update! Olivia Grace is doing quite well, and is definitely testing us. Smart and lively, sweet and kind yet fiery in temper when she doesn't like something. There is no weeping with this young lady, she just tells you off something fierce. I'm a little concerned I won't be able to keep up. Tori has learned to say, read and sign the alphabet, which considering her Down Syndrome and 3 years of age we were impressed. Olivia, however, has already gotten a good start on this. Tonight she said and signed "A..B..C" - she's 13 months. Uh oh. She already breaks through child locks and just about anything else. A future engineer, methinks.

Horsing around in Tori's room

Enjoying the beach

Dad's o.k. in her book.

I'm buying a shotgun now - sigh - I love how this picture captures her usual look at me, like she knows she owns me!

With Big Sister

Tori had heart surgery (part of why I took a break here) and is doing very well, here she is cutting a rug at a friend's birthday party:

She's a great big sister, and Down Syndrome is just one thing about her, not the only thing. Here she is playing parachute.

Kids will amaze you, as long as you keep your expectations high.

Good job on the naming, Meadbh and Coach, and all others who voted!

 

[shiny]

Such cutiepies laurence! Thanks for sharing.

Now we really know why you have a hard time saving as much money as you would like - how can you say no to those two!

 

[Moemg]

They just keep getting cuter ! Thanks for the update .

 

[StJohnsWood]

Great pictures what cuties. Just wait. We have a 6yr old daughter and she's getting into friends. Breaks my heart when the other girls are mean to her (bitaches). She just doesn't understand that's how girls are. Oh well I try to stay out of it until she comes home crying then she's daddy's girl!

 

[simple girl]

What little sweethearts! Thanks for posting

 

[Rich_by_the_Bay]

Yeah, right, like you won't be paying college expenses with a couple of cuties like that. All it'll take is a couple of wide-eyed blinks and a "Pleeeaase, Daddy."

 

[KB]

Your girls are precious, Lawrence. Glad that Tori came through her surgery well.

I think both of them will keep you busy in their own ways. Signing at such a young age....WOW.

 

[FinanceDude]

Yeah, right, like you won't be paying college expenses with a couple of cuties like that. All it'll take is a couple of wide-eyed blinks and a "Pleeeaase, Daddy."

He's all DONE, and I mean that in the nicest way possible.............

Good thing I have boys, I have now earned the title of the "big guy who yells a lot"........... If I had a couple girls like you, I would be softer than butter left in the Florida sun.........

 

[DangerMouse]

I can't believe Olivia is 13 mos old already. It seems like only yesterday you were announcing the pregnancy and asking for comments on names. You look to be raising two happy little girls.

 

[brewer12345]

Beautiful kids, Laurence. Glad to hear that Tori came through OK.

 

[Bestwifeever]

Gorgeous, smart, fun girls--good luck keeping the boys at bay with those two. Thanks so much for sharing!

 

[WanderALot]

Laurence, you're justifiably proud! Very cute!

 

[kat]

Sweet kids! Thanks for sharing the pictures.

 

[bbbamI]

Ok, now I know why people have children!

 

[citrine]

They are absolutely adorable, beautiful girls!
Thank you so much for posting....definitely start looking into buying some guns!

 

[laurence]

I think I'll just shoot and bury the first boy who comes by, just as a warning!

 

[REWahoo]

I think I'll just shoot and bury the first boy who comes by, just as a warning!

Guess it's about time to post this again: Rules for Dating My Daughter

 

[ProspectiveBum]

Reminds me of a country song getting play right now. The chorus goes:

Come on in boy sit on down
And tell me about yourself
So you like my daughter do you now?
Yeah we think she's something else
She's her daddy's girl
Her momma's world
She deserves respect
That’s what she'll get
Ain’t it son?
Hey y'all run along and have some fun
I'll see you when you get back
Bet I’ll be up all night
Still cleanin' this gun



Very cute kids! I also have a little girl, so I can relate. I have a boy, too; hopefully no overzealous Dad shoots him.

 

[Nords]

I think I'll just shoot and bury the first boy who comes by, just as a warning!

I don't think the order makes any difference as long as both holes are large enough...

Guess it's about time to post this again: Rules for Dating My Daughter

And isn't the ninth rule that "CFB only has to worry about one-- uhm... let's say, 'Richard'-- while we have to worry about all of them"?

 

[laurence]

Reminds me of a country song getting play right now. The chorus goes:

Come on in boy sit on down
And tell me about yourself
So you like my daughter do you now?
Yeah we think she's something else
She's her daddy's girl
Her momma's world
She deserves respect
That’s what she'll get
Ain’t it son?
Hey y'all run along and have some fun
I'll see you when you get back
Bet I’ll be up all night
Still cleanin' this gun



Very cute kids! I also have a little girl, so I can relate. I have a boy, too; hopefully no overzealous Dad shoots him.

I have a teenage sister and teenage sister in law. The sister is dating a drifting worthless bum who the best thing I can say about him is at least she's in charge and he's afraid of her. My SIL is dating an honors student who is polite and engaging, and comes from a cultured family who insists they both will be going to college. They shower her with presents and insist they are never left alone in their house in case he should get any ideas.

Long story short, I won't shoot the first guy that shows up, I'll check him against the SIL's guy and if he doesn't measure up, then I'll shoot him!

I think the best thing you can do is instill in your daughters a sense they should be respected and valued, so they won't put up with crap. You can't be there 24 hours a day.

 

[Nords]

I think the best thing you can do is instill in your daughters a sense they should be respected and valued, so they won't put up with crap. You can't be there 24 hours a day.

And for the rest of it, there's always martial arts.

A teen up the street has brought a couple of her dates (potential upgrades to boyfriends) to the dojang for Friday-night sparring. They sit on the sidelines and watch while she kicks butt, then she towels off and they go about their date. I'm not sure if she brings them along to get an assessment from her taekwondo girlfriends or to deliver a not-so-subtle message to the dates, but it seems to work for her...

 

[Walt34]

Give her parents this:

APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION TO DATE MY DAUGHTER

NOTE: This application will be considered incomplete and rejected unless accompanied by a complete financial statement, job history, lineage, and current medical report from your doctor.

NAME______________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH_____________
HEIGHT____________ WEIGHT_____________ IQ__________ GPA_____________
SOCIAL SECURITY #____________________ DRIVERS LICENSE #________________
BOY SCOUT RANK AND BADGES_____________________________________________
HOME ADDRESS__________________________ CITY/STATE___________ ZIP_____
Do you have ONE male and ONE female parent?__________ If NO, explain:
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Number of years married________If less than your age, explain ________________________________________________________________________
Do you own a van?_____ A truck with oversized tires?_____ A waterbed?_____ A pickup with a mattress in the back?_____ A condom?_____ Pornography?_______
Do you have earring, nose ring, or a belly button ring?________ A tattoo?___________
(IF YES TO THE ABOVE, DISCONTINUE APPLICATION AND LEAVE PREMISES. RUNNING IS RECOMMENDED.)
In 50 words or less, what does LATE mean to You?_______________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
In 50 words or less, what does DON'T TOUCH MY DAUGHTER mean to you?___________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
In 50 words or less, what does ABSTINENCE mean to you? __________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Church you attend_________________________________ How often you attend_______
When would be the best time to interview your:

father____________ mother________________
priest______________ parole officer_______

Answer by filling in the blank. Please answer freely, all answers are confidential.
A: If I were shot, the last place I would want shot would be my________________________
B: If I were beaten, the last bone I would want broken is my________________________
C: A woman's place is in the________________________________________________
D: The one thing I hope this application does not ask me about is_____________________
E: When I first meet a girl, the thing I notice about her first is_________________________
NOTE: if answer E begins with T or A, discontinue. Leaving premises keeping your head low and running in a serpentine fashion is advised.
What do you want to do IF you grow up________________________________________
What is the current going rate of a hotel room?____________________________________
Condoms come in packages of (circle one):
A: 3
B: 6
C: 9
D: 12
E: ALL OF THE ABOVE
How do you know?________________________

I SWEAR THAT ALL INFORMATION SUPPLIED ABOVE IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY
KNOWLEDGE UNDER PENALTY OF DEATH, DISMEMBERMENT, NATIVE AMERICAN ANT TORTURE,CRUCIFIXION, ELECTROCUTION, CHINESE WATER TORTURE, RED HOT POKERS, AND HILLARY CLINTON KISS TORTURE.
_______________________________________
Signature (that means sign your name, moron)

Thank you for your interest. Please allow four to six years for processing. You will be contacted in writing if you are approved. Please do not try to call or write (since you probably can't, and it would cause you injury) If your application is rejected, you will be notified by two gentlemen wearing white ties carrying violin cases (you might watch your back).