What characteristic does your child/children have that you're proud of?

Philippines
August 12, 2007 9:52am CST
Today, we went out to have my baby's first real haircut. She's almost 19 months old. I was happy about it. She looked so much cuter when it was done. But, what I was more happy about is the fact that she was very easy to deal with. Whereas, there were three other boys, howling, crying their eyes off. There was not much difference in their ages.The staff were kind of getting a hard time but I know they've dealt a lot more like that. On the other hand my baby was playing by herself, dancing to Hi-5 and smiling while she was getting herself a haircut. She's usually, cheerful, uncomplicated, and if she gets herself hurt, she just brushes it off as if it wasn't painful. She doesn't even cry when she gets her regular shots. I like her temperament, she has a very good disposition. So, I'd like to ask, what characteristic does your child/children have that you're happy about?
13 responses
@fab315 (1231)
• Philippines
14 Aug 07
My baby amazes me on how smart and clever she is. She knows what she wants and knows how to get it. *smiles*. I'm very proud of her whenever we go shopping, she loves it, she's only 2 yrs and 5 months old but everytime we go shopping she's very well behave. It impresses me because she doesn't point on stuff and ask me to buy them. She now chooses her own things especially clothes, she tells you what she wants to buy and wear and what's not, believe me she got style! LOL!! *smiles*. She's very attentive to her surroundings and to people around her as well, she can easily remember names, memorize a song like eating peanuts...LOL! she cheers you up when your sad, it's funny actually but she can sense it.*smiles* ..ohh! she's just a bubbly and a happy cheerful lil girl. I just adore her so much. I guess I sound so proud of my daughter eh? LOL!! BTW, your baby's fantastic as well, how she behaves...you're lucky to have such fantastic baby. Take care. cheers! :D
• Philippines
15 Aug 07
What a great child you have! She must've gotten her cleverness from you?! I know you are one very proud mom. It is just amazing how we can go on and on with our babies. LOL But, you're baby's really smart, huh. Cheers to us proud moms! Thanks, btw. Take care, too.
• Philippines
15 Aug 07
Thanks sweets(: ((Hugs and kisses to your baby as well))
@fab315 (1231)
• Philippines
15 Aug 07
Yeah, well i guess when you become a mother your fave subject to talk about is your baby..LOL!! Cheers to us proud mommas!!! yeey! Thanks my friend. hugs & kisses to your baby... cheers! :D
• United States
15 Aug 07
My son is almost 18 months old and I love his personality. He is such a happy-go-lucky baby. He gets along well with most people and he's not an overly clingy baby. It's easy to bring him in public because he usually behaves himself. He loves to just sit and take a stroll in his stroller or the shopping cart. I actually enjoy taking him out. I don't feel like it's a hard task or anything.
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• Philippines
16 Aug 07
Yeah, my daughter is the same way. She likes to be with people and whenever we go to the mall, she says hi to people and dances and I guess that entertains adults and they enjoy her. She's also not an overly clingy baby. I guess we are lucky, in the sense that we don't have too much difficulty managing fussy babies. Thanks for sharing.
@lpetges (3036)
• United States
14 Aug 07
well i have 3 children and the fact that each and every one of them are all so different still amaze me! They are all grown now and my last one home turns 18 today-and going off to college in a couple of weeks far away-im sad..but anyway, i think their morals, and the way in which they speak to people really makes me proud. They are all truly good people that we have put in this world, and as a parent this just makes me feel very happy to have made them!
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• Philippines
14 Aug 07
I think so too, when you have raised your children with good morals intact and basically good people, you can say that you have done well as a parent. That would make me proud as a parent as well. Good for you to have raised three beautiful people in this world! Thank you for sharing.
• United States
13 Aug 07
With my son, I am so very proud of the way that he is so compassionate and caring for younger children. I think it comes from him losing his baby sister to SIDS when she was almost 4 months old. He wants to be a big brother, and he does this with his cousins who have a bad family and home life. I also think that he is very friendly and very kind to everyone around him. We just moved into a new house and everyone in the neighborhood compliments me on how courteous and helpful he is without them having to ask. If he sees someone who needs help he is right there. There are no qualities that I am not proud of, his character is one of a kind in my book!
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• Philippines
14 Aug 07
Oh, I am sorry about the loss of your daughter, to lose such a precious baby. But, one good thing came out of it I guess, if you could say that, is that you have a much caring and kind and all the wonderful qualities that your boy have. You are indeed lucky to have a son like him. Take care and hope your boy remains such a sweetheart.
@Vixx06 (162)
15 Aug 07
All of my girls have great manners but the thing I am most proud of them for is that they are all very caring and loving towards each other. If one of my girls is away the others miss her.
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• Philippines
15 Aug 07
Awww, that is so sweet. How wonderful your girls have turned out. It is great that they are not envious of each other, no sibling rivalries. Good job, thanks for sharing.
@pinnibabu (135)
13 Aug 07
U should consider yourself lucky to have a child like her. Me too mother of a 5 and a 1/2 year old. My daughter very disciplined girl. Doesn't create a Havoc when her wish does not get fulfilled. Like for example suppose she really liked a toy in a shop and on demand, I clarify to her that it is a waste bcoz she already has a similar kind or probably the price is too high, then My daughter obliges. This is a very rare quality a child has. I feel I am blessed to have a child like her who is as understanding as a mature person.
• Philippines
14 Aug 07
Oh, you are one lucky mom! I hope too when my daughter grows up enough to know such things, that she will be understandable and cooperative. It is also taught through the help of the parents that their kids can be "manageable" and not be spoiled brats.
@pendragon (3348)
• United States
12 Aug 07
that she tries to be a good person, is concerned with those around her, she is very artistic and a great writer.Sh'e had a hard go of it the past few months,and i give her kudos for hanging in there.She's my little trooper.
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• Philippines
13 Aug 07
Yes, we as parents, are very proud to have our children, having their own sets of characteristics. We love them for who they are. Thank you for sharing.
• India
12 Aug 07
thats great.. i plan to git my son head shaved this month.. he is 10 months old.. he is very cheerful, not very fussy either.. even when he was baby he did not wake up to much at night.. he let me have good sleep..
• Philippines
13 Aug 07
Oh, that's so nice for you. I didn't have so much a good time on that one, when my baby was born had a really hard time to sleep...
@sunshinecup (7871)
13 Aug 07
Both of my girls are quick witted, have a great sense of humor and are silly and I love it!
• Philippines
13 Aug 07
Those are lovely characteristics! I am sure it's so much fun to have them.
@suman76 (648)
• India
13 Aug 07
Same thing happened with me also when I had taken my daughter for haircut first time when she was 15 months she was so excited that what the hairdress will going to do with her hairs but she did her haircut very cooly and the staff was so happy even I feel so proud and happy that she is such a understable girl and can mould herself anywhere. we don't have to pamper so much for anything
• Philippines
14 Aug 07
Such sweethearts, doesn't give us much trouble. I'm sure you are so proud of her! Thanks for sharing(:
@eden32 (3973)
• United States
12 Aug 07
My eldest son is honest to a fault. He's an adult now, but he's always been that way. He just doesn't tell lies, even when you probably don't want to hear the truth- lol! He's given me his share of grief over the years and was quite the 'challenge' when he was younger; but I always knew anything he said was honest. My daughter is very even tempered, and that was a great change of pace after her brother. She approaches whatever life hands her with logic & calmness. My youngest son is 5, and amazingly patient & gentle. He's an uncle already (my eldest has a daughter) and he's just in awe of the baby and so good with her. He doesn't get frustrated when the baby is having a fussy period. He just keeps offering ideas, talking to her gently & tries to soothe her.
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• Philippines
13 Aug 07
Every child has their own characterisctics positive and not so positive. It is those characteristics that seem to set them apart and make them their own unique individual. We do love them for who they are. Honesty is something, after all, we have to be admired of in a person. I do admire someone who is very honest. I'm sure you are proud of your daughter with her "logic and calmness". And your youngest to be patient and gentle. I guess it's just natural to rave on your own children! (:
@miamilady (4910)
• United States
13 Aug 07
My daughter has great self esteem and she is confident. She's fun. She's smart and she's witty. My son is a sweetheart. He's shy and sweet and caring.
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• Philippines
13 Aug 07
We rave about our children because we love them! Your children have great characteristics and I'm sure you're also a very proud mommy.(:
@kezz27 (27)
12 Aug 07
In response to the origenal story - thats great!I am a hairdresser and ive got to say that 9 out of 10 times it is the parents actions that get the children scared of the hairsalon, dentist ect - if you act like your child will be/ should be upset by something by bribing them or saying you will treatt hem after then they will get upset. I find the best way to get a child prepared for haircuts is to get them used to the environment first salon then chair then gown ect
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• Philippines
13 Aug 07
Thank you. Yes, you are right. It helped that there was a tiny playground, and the cars they sat in and the TV showing kids' shows.
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