Happy May!

@sishy7 (27167)
Australia
May 1, 2017 11:50pm CST
# 68 Hoping everyone is having a great start of the new month! And even if it is not so good, just remember – that too shall pass, as they say… What’s going on in May? Ah, it’s Mother’s Day in many places… I’m going to use this post to mark a little updates on what my sons are up to… For those who might find that to be boring, repetitive, or something that you could care less about, please consider yourself warned and you are free to leave this discussion. Sorry if I have wasted your time thus far. * * * * * For those who are still here, thank you and a little bit of background for those who might not know or have forgotten, I have four sons who are very close in ages and now in their late teens/early 20s. My first born is now in grad school pursuing a master’s degree. Following his bachelor’s degree in Animation he accepted an offer for a place in Master of Animation and Visualization. I don’t understand much of his coursework but he seems to enjoy it which is the most important thing to me. My second son has also graduated from an undergraduate course last year and he is now doing an apprenticeship position with the City Council. He seems to enjoy his working environment even if it pays just a very minimal wage. He has a couple more months to go with the apprenticeship and hoping that he will get hired permanently at the end of it. My third son is still struggling to get through his undergraduate courses. He has always been the one who seems to have a hard time deciding what he wants to do – be it in sport activities, non-school or work activities, as well as what he wants to major in college. His parents never force him to do anything, he’s free to decide on his own but we do give him advice, supports, and directions. My baby is on his third year in college. He has always been a very serious student. I don’t remember ever worrying about him academically. He studies, works hard on all his school works, and the results show up on his grades and achievements. In college he has surprised when I was about to pay his tuition and the college admin told me there was actually a credit on his account. Turned out, he was automatically awarded partial scholarship due to his grades. He never said anything, so I had no idea. Okay, enough of my bragging. I better stop before any of you feels sick from reading it. Happy May!
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 May 17
Well done the parents - and the boys of course. No wonder you're so proud of them all. And I loved reading about their achievements.
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
2 May 17
Thank you! I'm aware different members have different opinions about discussion topics and there is nothing wrong with that... Just thought I'd safe them from wasting their time reading something they may not care about, hence the early warning...
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
2 May 17
@JudyEv I don't mind... In fact I think that makes the site even more interesting... I just don't want to be the cause of annoyance if I can help it...
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 May 17
@sishy7 Some here can be a bit prickly at times.
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• Banks, Oregon
2 May 17
Happy May to you to!
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
2 May 17
Thank you! It's been wonderful so far - of course it's only one day of it so far, but hoping the rest of it will be as wonderful...
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@Nawsheen (28643)
• Mauritius
2 May 17
Happy may. It will be mothers day here too this month. Planning what to buy for my mum
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@Nawsheen (28643)
• Mauritius
2 May 17
@sishy7 it will be on the 31 May here
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
2 May 17
Will it be on the 14th too where you are?
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
2 May 17
@Nawsheen Oh, that's interesting! It's on a Wednesday. Here is always on the second Sunday of May.
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@much2say (55607)
• Los Angeles, California
3 May 17
Happy May (I cannot believe it's May already )! You never waste my time . All your boys are productive and doing well . . . you have every right to toot your horn! I wish them the best of luck in all their individual endearvors . . . I have a feeling they will always make their mom proud !
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@much2say (55607)
• Los Angeles, California
4 May 17
@sishy7 I forgot the for the parents who have done a wonderful job in raising them . As parents I guess we will forever worry about our kids? A friend once said we made it this far the way we did, so we should trust they have their own plans and they will get there too .
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
5 May 17
@much2say Thanks again! I know, right... I just do my best, trust, and pray a LOT! I need to, or I'll go insane with that forever worrying...
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
4 May 17
Thank you for to each of them! I worry about them all the time, I worry that I won't be able to be there for them in their time of need, and I worry not knowing exactly what their future will be. But hey, I can only do the best I can and I trust the rest would be taken cared of somehow...
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• United States
8 May 17
This just answers my question. Sorry I missed your post! I hope you forgive me and now this post answered my question. You have FOUR BOYS! All boys, you didn't want to try for another baby maybe girl? Hehehehe. All your sons are doing great nonetheless. Happy Early Mother's Day!
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• United States
8 May 17
@sishy7 Hehe yes you are right! I didn't think you had a post ! I am glad you told me about it. Hehehe daughter in law , any time soon? Any of your boys in a long relationship? You are welcome!
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
8 May 17
Hey, it's okay... Besides, you probably didn't think I'd come up with more than one post within a 24-hour period, did you? At my age, I think I'd just settle for daughter-in-laws some day... Thanks for the early wish...
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
9 May 17
@infatuatedbby Probably not soon... The second one has been going out with the same girl since high school... But they are both still very young and seem to be enjoying just being young right now...
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@rebelann (112879)
• El Paso, Texas
2 May 17
What more could a mom ask for but that her kids are doing well and advancing. Isn't it Autumn where you are? It must be getting chilly there.
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
2 May 17
You're right! Yes, we are on the last third of Fall then it will be Winter in a month time... And yes, it is getting chilly, especially at nights and early mornings... I have my socks on already, I hate cold feet...
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@rebelann (112879)
• El Paso, Texas
2 May 17
I don't like cold @sishy7 Do you ever get snow?
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
2 May 17
@rebelann No, no snow where I am... I heard of the severe weather in Texas - I hope all is well where you are... Stay safe!
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@Fishmomma (11377)
• United States
7 May 17
Your children are doing great. My daughter graduates with her Masters in December and will get the certificate in May 2018. The time goes by so fast.
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
7 May 17
Thanks! Yes, I remember reading about your daughter... Congratulations to her!
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
15 May 17
Wow, you have four sons! You are so blessed. Once they are all stable in life, you will just be supported by them. That is if they don't marry early in life.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
16 May 17
@sishy7 Oh i envy you!
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
16 May 17
@SIMPLYD Don't... you have a beautiful doctor for a daughter...
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
15 May 17
Oh, I thought you knew - I talked about them a lot on Bubblews... Yeah, they're all grown up now, although it doesn't happen a lot anymore, but I like it when I walk around with all four of them... It feels like I'm surrounded by bodyguards...
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@xstitcher (32469)
• Petaluma, California
10 May 17
A very happy May to you, too ! I hope it has gone well for you so far !
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
10 May 17
Thank you! It has although I was a bit down upon hearing some sad news on here a few days ago...
@jobelbojel (35578)
• Philippines
9 May 17
No, it is okay knowing your children. It is always fulfilling to have a good children. I know you are VERY proud of them.
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
9 May 17
I am... they are all good kids...
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
4 May 17
Happy May to you too. I hope those son's spoil you on mother's day
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
4 May 17
I notice throughout the years, it's usually my middle ones who would have to remind the others of such days...
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@ShifaLk (17817)
• India
10 May 17
Happy may to you too :)
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
10 May 17
Thank you! I wish you happiness always especially after what you have been through recently.
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@ShifaLk (17817)
• India
10 May 17
@sishy7 Thank you. You're a darling
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@miya07 (53)
• Jinan, China
3 May 17
I am glade to heard that you have four so excellent sons.It must be very happiness to see them for you .Wish they all can live the life they want!
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
3 May 17
Thank you for your well wishes... Yes, they certainly are the source of my happiness...
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@huangp (9)
3 May 17
your son are all excellent,you do very well in education
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
3 May 17
Thank you - we do value education... Welcome to myLot! I hope you will enjoy your stay here...
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@jstory07 (139717)
• Roseburg, Oregon
24 May 17
You should be very proud of your four sons. Brag on they are doing very good with their life's.
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
25 May 17
Thanks - I'm very proud of them...
@Tampa_girl7 (50253)
• United States
26 Jul 17
Next week we can say Happy August. Time has gone by so fast
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
26 Jul 17
It sure has... The 'ber' months will start after that and next thing we know it's Christmas and another new year in front of us!
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 May 17
Happy May! You have every right to brag about the wonderful sons you have raised! You should be a proud mama!
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
17 May 17
I am and I feel so blessed!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 May 17
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
3 May 17
You have a lot to be proud of. Your boys all seem to be headed in a positive direction. As for your third son, he will fi8nd his way. He has a strong family and good support. sometimes it takes a little time to now what you want.
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
3 May 17
Thank you. And yes, although they are brothers and very close in ages, each one of them is very different than the others. But we enjoy their differences and love/support them all the same...
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
4 May 17
@sishy7 I had three girls within 3 years. They are all different and very close. You just have to love them and treat them as individuals. But then you know that.
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@magallon (19279)
• Philippines
2 May 17
Happy mothers' day in advance. It is normal for a mother to brag about their children especially if they are successful and doing good.
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
2 May 17
Thanks! Yeah, I'm so proud of them no matter what they do...
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
2 May 17
@magallon Exactly! As long as we don't fail them as parents, chances are they will not fail us either.
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@magallon (19279)
• Philippines
2 May 17
@sishy7 They are our children no matter what. We should accept them for what they are and be proud of their achievements in life.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
2 May 17
I liked reading the updates...Good luck to all of them.
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
2 May 17
Thank you! Just like everything else in life, it's not always smooth sailing - but we do our best to ride out the waves...
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
2 May 17
@responsiveme Trials and errors are part of learning and growing up... We all go through them... I just remind my sons to always do and try their best - more importantly, to never stop trying no matter what...
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• India
2 May 17
@sishy7 as a mom I know all about that bit too...Especially for the one still trying to find himself.
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