Life Watching Kids - Page 4

Otter · 09-18-2013, 05:09 PM

Without getting into too much detail I'm back in my home town in PA for family reasons. I got stuck watching 4 nieces and nephews between the ages of 5 and 12 while my brother and sisters were out taking care of some business.

I've dealt with everything between spilled drinks, broken glass, a momentary lost child while trying to make sure the others didn't get lost in the process to a 20 pound dumbbells getting rolled down the steps while I was trying to have 10 minutes of peace trying to take a dump which I thought was a child rolling down the steps from the sound of the noise.

Literally got up so fast I forgot to wipe my ass and didn't realize it till 20 minutes later.

I just want to say to all the parents of ChiefPlanet, God Bless You. If I had kids I'm willing to wager they would have about a 60:40 ratio of surviving till they became self sufficient. I don't know how you do it.

I'm getting drunk right now and having a vasectomy tomorrow. And no, I'm not kidding.

**** that! At least I'll be in the right state to finally watch a Chiefs game for once. Had to let that one out.

vailpass · 09-19-2013, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by loochy

Advice:

NEVER get outnumbered by kids

No. Make sure they have other kids to play with. So much easier.

tooge · 09-19-2013, 07:55 AM

Any kid older than 7 should be able to be controlled and not be a hellyon. If not, your brother and sisters should do a better job of not raising psychos

vailpass · 09-19-2013, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by tooge

Any kid older than 7 should be able to be controlled and not be a hellyon. If not, your brother and sisters should do a better job of not raising psychos

IF they have siblings. That's the key.

tecumseh · 09-19-2013, 08:01 AM

It depends on the relationship you have with the kids. Or break out the nyquil and everyone gets a little nappy. My aunt used to give her kids nyquil whenever they flew from Chicago to Cali. Kids slept the whole way.

tecumseh · 09-19-2013, 08:03 AM

I love the 20 pound dumbbell thing. Total set up.

Radar Chief · 09-19-2013, 08:15 AM

I feel your pain.
I spent so many years afraid of being anchored down by a kid that I was 37 before Mrs. Radar and I decided it was time to have one or have none at all.
Now that we have a child and I see what I’ve been missing out on I wish we would have done it earlier, we’d have had at least one more.
They’re a handful but also a blessing. I know that sounds cheesy but I’m not enough of a wordsmith to properly relay the joy my son gives me, so there you have it.

Radar Chief · 09-19-2013, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I'm nearly 48 and have a one year old. I also have a five year old.

I think it's awesome.

Being a parent isn't easy unless you act like a parent. Sleep schedules, play schedules and plenty of love is the answer.

Stevieray and his wife had a little girl last year after Steve turned 50.

Frosty · 09-19-2013, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Otter

If I had kids I'm willing to wager they would have about a 60:40 ratio of surviving till they became self sufficient. I don't know how you do it.

Well, normally you don't get four all at the same time.

Also, it really is different with your own kids. Being around my nieces and nephews sets my teeth on edge but it wasn't that bad with my own (though I enjoyed them more from about 7 years old on).

Frosty · 09-19-2013, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Radar Chief

Stevieray and his wife had a little girl last year after Steve turned 50.

That's great for them but - **** that.

MOhillbilly · 09-19-2013, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Radar Chief

Stevieray and his wife had a little girl last year after Steve turned 50.

No further proof of his insanity is needed.

DMAC · 09-19-2013, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

No further proof of his insanity is needed.

No shit.

Radar Chief · 09-19-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

That's great for them but - **** that.

Maybe if Steve could’ve talked her into more of that the baby wouldn’t be an issue.

BlackHelicopters · 09-19-2013, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

That's why you put them in cages with a juicebox and some crackers and go watch TV.

savchief · 09-19-2013, 02:18 PM

I'll be 52 in 2 months, my first child, a son, is 6 days old. They keep you young right? Right? Crap, I'm so screwed.

Frosty · 09-19-2013, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by savchief

I'll be 52 in 2 months, my first child, a son, is 6 days old. They keep you young right? Right? Crap, I'm so screwed.

I couldn't even imagine.

I have some neighbors who's son knocked up the class skank right before HS graduation. She kept the kid (he wasn't in the picture) but descended into a life of drugs and child neglect so my neighbors had to step in and get custody and raised the child themselves for awhile (they were in their mid-40's at the time).

I admire them for it but I told both my boys to keep it in their pants, or at least wrapped, because I'm not raising a kid for them. I'm done with that.

09-18-2013, 05:09 PM
Otter Live free or die hard Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Durango, CO Casino cash: $2838382	Watching Kids Without getting into too much detail I'm back in my home town in PA for family reasons. I got stuck watching 4 nieces and nephews between the ages of 5 and 12 while my brother and sisters were out taking care of some business. I've dealt with everything between spilled drinks, broken glass, a momentary lost child while trying to make sure the others didn't get lost in the process to a 20 pound dumbbells getting rolled down the steps while I was trying to have 10 minutes of peace trying to take a dump which I thought was a child rolling down the steps from the sound of the noise. Literally got up so fast I forgot to wipe my ass and didn't realize it till 20 minutes later. I just want to say to all the parents of ChiefPlanet, God Bless You. If I had kids I'm willing to wager they would have about a 60:40 ratio of surviving till they became self sufficient. I don't know how you do it. I'm getting drunk right now and having a vasectomy tomorrow. And no, I'm not kidding. **** that! At least I'll be in the right state to finally watch a Chiefs game for once. Had to let that one out.
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09-19-2013, 07:55 AM	#47
tooge MVP Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Liberty, MO Casino cash: $4014112	Any kid older than 7 should be able to be controlled and not be a hellyon. If not, your brother and sisters should do a better job of not raising psychos
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09-19-2013, 08:01 AM	#49
tecumseh Veteran Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sweet Spot Casino cash: $9990615	It depends on the relationship you have with the kids. Or break out the nyquil and everyone gets a little nappy. My aunt used to give her kids nyquil whenever they flew from Chicago to Cali. Kids slept the whole way.
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09-19-2013, 08:03 AM	#50
tecumseh Veteran Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sweet Spot Casino cash: $9990615	I love the 20 pound dumbbell thing. Total set up.
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09-19-2013, 08:15 AM	#51
Radar Chief Wearing ballistic dog goggles. Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: In the box. Casino cash: $5291503	I feel your pain. I spent so many years afraid of being anchored down by a kid that I was 37 before Mrs. Radar and I decided it was time to have one or have none at all. Now that we have a child and I see what I’ve been missing out on I wish we would have done it earlier, we’d have had at least one more. They’re a handful but also a blessing. I know that sounds cheesy but I’m not enough of a wordsmith to properly relay the joy my son gives me, so there you have it. __________________ Like "Cool Hand" Luke I'm busting rocks. __/\|_/[___] \|/ \\_\| ---OllllO _( ))~-( ))-0--))
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savchief Lefty Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Savannah Casino cash: $9576237	I'll be 52 in 2 months, my first child, a son, is 6 days old. They keep you young right? Right? Crap, I'm so screwed.
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