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This is beautiful and touching to me....
posted by
Straightforward
on October 18, 2012 at 6:30 PM
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Rugrats was a TV cartoon in the '90's, JimmyA
About a group of toddlers and their adventures. It was actually my brother, Bird, who started calling the boys Rugrats, mostly because of their high energy, LOL! The term stuck and yes, it is said with love and fondness. Not so sure about 'yard apes'.
posted by
adnohr
on October 18, 2012 at 2:39 AM
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Thank you, TAPS
She already is a good mom is many ways - but the boys were getting too spoiled to realize how good she is.
posted by
adnohr
on October 18, 2012 at 2:31 AM
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Thank you, Kabu
Bird so enjoyed these boys - and the oldest, Nalou, has often told me that he misses 'Uncle Bird'. And yes - they had Mama down pat - knew exactly how to play her!
posted by
adnohr
on October 18, 2012 at 2:30 AM
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Haha, Wiley!
I imagine my rug rats are sometimes thinking I'm a mean old bat!!
posted by
adnohr
on October 18, 2012 at 2:26 AM
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She is a lovely young woman, Nautikos!
No doubt we'll be learning from each other as we go along!
posted by
adnohr
on October 18, 2012 at 2:25 AM
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Memories for sure, UtahJay!
Yes, my son is an excellent and creative cook - he always did love to eat, so I'm sure that plays a part. It's much easier to negotiate on a full stomach, isn't it?
posted by
adnohr
on October 18, 2012 at 2:24 AM
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Thank you, Justi, and I am fortunate that my son thinks the same way.
WIth Mommy realising that children are not meant to rule the roost, it will make a huge difference!
posted by
adnohr
on October 18, 2012 at 2:21 AM
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FSI, until you have heard a 5 year old throw a tantrum,
you could never guess what excitement it can cause!! Very disagreeable excitement!!
posted by
adnohr
on October 18, 2012 at 2:19 AM
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Spare the rod, spoil the child, CCT, but not literally
You are right - children need limits, until they are old enough to handle things on their own. Respect for others is a huge part, and the boys were showing none at all for their Mommy.
posted by
adnohr
on October 18, 2012 at 2:17 AM
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She's a beautiful girl, and a talented artist, Pat_B
and it's no secret that I don't believe in coincidence. I'm just not sure if it's a 'thank you' - or another lesson I'm to learn, LOL!
posted by
adnohr
on October 18, 2012 at 2:15 AM
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And of course, that's a wonderful thing! Just out of curiosity, isn't "rug rat" generally known as a derogatory term? I know you continually say it with love and fondness, but many of the people I often hear using that term seem to always say it with a slight touch of contempt in their voices. And remember, if they're outside, they're "yard apes!" Say that with love and fondness too! 
posted by
JimmyA
on October 17, 2012 at 8:27 AM
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Wonderful post. With your help she will become a wonderful mother.
I wish all of you the very best.
posted by
TAPS.
on October 16, 2012 at 9:15 PM
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what a pretty girl and three little boys all with bright inquiring minds
and smart enough to know how to manage Mama...now with your guidance, they are all going to become great guys as they grow and learn. They have the boundaries they need the family love with discipline and therefore the security. My dear friend you are a legend. I bet Bird was looking on and giving you the thumbs up.
posted by
Kabu
on October 16, 2012 at 5:45 PM
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adnohr
So like what elsewould you be?? Loving and caring, oh yeah, I forgot. Have fun with those rug rats sis.
posted by
WileyJohn
on October 16, 2012 at 4:50 PM
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adnohr
A lovely young lady, who looks like she knows what she wants. And as she is obviously willing to learn from you and draw on your wisdom, those three rug rats will have a wonderful upbringing...
posted by
Nautikos
on October 16, 2012 at 3:38 PM
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BULIDING MEMORIES
I can think of few things that I like more than a table heavy with wonderful food. I think your DIL is wise beyond her years and that this time in your life will be a special place for you to visit long after the rug rats are fine youg men with rug rats of their own.
posted by
UtahJay
on October 16, 2012 at 1:50 PM
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Thank you for posting the photo of this young lovely woman who bore you those lovely little Rug Rats III.
posted by
Justi
on October 16, 2012 at 11:19 AM
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Wise Woman
You are such a wonderfully wise woman. This is just another part of how this beautiful story is growing to strength and maturity. They will come together as a whole loving and strong family.
posted by
Justi
on October 16, 2012 at 11:17 AM
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I'm glad to read that she has learned from the experience...It was a whole lot of excitement there.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on October 16, 2012 at 11:07 AM
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That is the trouble today Adhnor no discipline and I beleive it makes for more worries later in life. The growing person has no feeling of stability, having never experience that early training. Well done and a very nice looking lady.
posted by
C_C_T
on October 16, 2012 at 10:54 AM
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She is lovely to look at, too. I like her face, very expressive.
Good on you for empowering her. I'm wondering if this development (the family moving in) is less a coincidence and more the universe's intention as a kind of thank you.
posted by
Pat_B
on October 16, 2012 at 10:39 AM
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