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Big Dog

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My sons were raised in the south and our family took on the southern concept for respect. Mr. Doc, Mr. Junk and Ms. BS is common when they address people. Thank you's and opening doors for others are a standard with my boys (men). So when we moved back to our home state of PA it was quite a wake up call for the boys AND for the people they met in their new enviroment. They won over every elder they met and became quite popular. Frankly, Mrs. BD and I routinely got compliments to our sons manners and good nature.

Jarod, my oldest son was a good "B" student in High School. He of course was "ma's" boy and relished helping her more than getting dirty with "pa". He went to school at IUP and got a major in business and minor in economics. He has worked from the time he was 16. I funded all his schooling and upkeep, I just ask him and he blessed me by funding his play/fun money. He was on the deans list his last 2 semesters. I guess he was a late bloomer but non the less we're very proud. He now works for Wells Fargo in Columbus, OH and is engaged to be married in October, he's a model son.....:applause:

Now my youngest appears to be taking it a step further. Colt turned 17 today and got the news he's been selected to the National Honor Society. He already works 30 hours a week and as soon as "pa" makes a move to chores he's right behind me. He's much more aggressive to help with outside chores. He's very active in school function and a wonderful writer. He's undecided on "Business", "Computers" or "Journalism" but I don't think it will matter, he's gonna succeed. His is somewhat of a gearhead and his truck is his passion, but he's swaying now towards a coupe. How can "ma" and "pa" say NO?

I know I'm rabbling but my sons keep amazing me and ya'll get to enjoy my release. With what I see of kids today, I feel so blessed, proud and lucky to have two GREAT sons! :a1:


From a proud Father,
Greg
 
Congradulations, nowadays if you can teach your kids anything about respect and manners it is a miracle. My two kids are both great also. I see so many that are half a brain short of smart it's a real shame. I've notice when we are down south that the southerners are much more pleasant than the folks in Ma. Up here it's a dog eat dog world to the end. I hope they both turn out great later on in life.
 
BD, you should indeed be very proud. Kids can sure be a PIA, but then they turn right around a make you proud. Congratulations on raising two fine gentlemen. You and Mrs. BD did a great job!
Bonehead
 
Greg, Sounds like You have two very wonderful Sons ! And, while a lot of it comes down to their own personalities,and temperment ,a lot more goes into How You and Your wife set the example and the rules . You have the right to be proud of them . John
 
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Congrats to Mr and Mrs BD!!!! Good job. Sounds like you've done an excellent job preparing them for adulthood. And they've been smart enough to listen and learn. I'd be proud to! :a1: :tiphat:
 
Big Dog. This isn't meant as a hijack of Your thread. But just to say how proud of I am of my daughter . She (AFFitness here ) ,just got selected as Airman of the Year for Her squadron . ( 4th SVS , Seymour Johnson AFB )
She was also selected previously as airman of the quarter three times .
She makes me so proud at times it hurts . John
 
There are a bunch of real good people on this forum. It's only natural that their values would rub off on their children ! Congrats !!!!
 
Greg, I understand your sense of excitement and the buildup inside that just makes you want to shout out loud. It's funny how it all comes into perspective as you go thru your day seeing what else is out there. Mrs CB and I strive to be humble about our good fortune with "The kids". It's a pretty scarey world out there and every day your reminded how lucky you are....Pats on the back BD....:a1:
 
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Big Dog. This isn't meant as a hijack of Your thread. But just to say how proud of I am of my daughter . She (AFFitness here ) ,just got selected as Airman of the Year for Her squadron . ( 4th SVS , Seymour Johnson AFB )
She was also selected previously as airman of the quarter three times .
She makes me so proud at times it hurts . John
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I can feel your swell....................:applause:

BTW.............Thanks all, I couldn't keep it back!
 
As you know I am Nixon's daughter. It is good to see that you guys love your kids so much that you have to brag about them to others. I know what my dad says makes me feel extremely good. You are good, no great parents. Because there are those parents that could really care less about what their children do. So Thank you.
 
Big Dog said:
I can feel your swell....................:applause:

BTW.............Thanks all, I couldn't keep it back!
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Careful BD, your comments could be interpreted as whinning to some people! :D
By the way BD, are either of your sons interested in the shooting thing?
Bonehead
 
Big Dog said:
I can feel your swell....................:applause:

BTW.............Thanks all, I couldn't keep it back!
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Hey, Hey! There should be no feeling of each others "swells" going on around here. Hmmm. . . Maybe it's one of those regional sayings.

Congrats BigDog. Raising boys is a real challenge. I honestly was scared to have a boy and was very blessed to get two girls. I'm too much of a mean SOB to father boys properly, but I'm a big softy for girls.

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Whoops - congrats to you too Nixon. I can't imagine my 1 and 2 year old little girls all grown up. I suspect it will happen sooner that I want it too.
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Greg, you've every right to be proud!! And you and Mrs.BD deserve credit too.
One thing though, have ya taught 'em to stay out of Operations!?:yum::poke:
 
Careful BD, your comments could be interpreted as whinning to some people! :D
By the way BD, are either of your sons interested in the shooting thing?
Bonehead

Neither son really got interested in competition (really to time consuming if you want to excel and they have other things on their mind (_;_)......:thumb: ) but they love to shoot. Jarod was the shotgunner and is very good in the shotgun sports. Colt's the plinker and ALWAYS pulling out the .22!
 
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