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Shankapotomus

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13. I've had the reverse struggle

Reply to Denninmi (Original post)

Sat Jan 26, 2013, 10:56 AM

Jan 2013

Last edited Sat Jan 26, 2013, 11:29 AM - Edit history (1)

being the youngest, my family has had a zombie-like determination to keep me a "kid". It has its frustrations but I can't claim a parent caring "too much" comes close to the pain of a parent not caring at all. If it's any consolation, in some ways, a bad parent makes it easier to break free of the nest, though I don't know your specific circumstances.

Glad you're finally getting to experience "childhood' in a good way.

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Reliving my childhood. Pretty fucking amazing having a second chance at it! [View all] Denninmi Jan 2013 OP

I was not allowed to participate in team sports at school Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #1

What's a dragon boat? Denninmi Jan 2013 #2

opposite of rowing. like canoe paddling. 20 paddlers per boat. intense. Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #3

I can see the dragon head on the bow. Denninmi Jan 2013 #4

Live, Bro. Live. nt MrScorpio Jan 2013 #5

Thanks man. Denninmi Jan 2013 #9

Fantastic man! Keep it up. bluesbassman Jan 2013 #6

You too, same response as to Mr. Scorpio. Denninmi Jan 2013 #11

I get it and I am doing too nadine_mn Jan 2013 #7

Damn, don't get me wrong, I'm glad you have a great marriage, but ... Denninmi Jan 2013 #8

Lol..thanks...fortunately for the world nadine_mn Jan 2013 #29

our library has neat kids programs RILib Jan 2013 #19

Ugh don't get me started on "family" programs nadine_mn Jan 2013 #30

I'm a Senior Softball player Martin Eden Jan 2013 #10

Dude, when can I join your league? Denninmi Jan 2013 #14

Senior Softball is Nation-Wide Martin Eden Jan 2013 #22

Shhhhh don't tell anyone but fasttense Jan 2013 #12

Very nice. Denninmi Jan 2013 #16

I've had the reverse struggle Shankapotomus Jan 2013 #13

That is one sweet ride. Denninmi Jan 2013 #15

link removed ;) n/t Shankapotomus Jan 2013 #17

Ah, thanks! Denninmi Jan 2013 #20

I won't even try to remember my childhood. In_The_Wind Jan 2013 #18

Yeah, I used to like kites as a kid. Denninmi Jan 2013 #21

I had a great childhood... pink-o Jan 2013 #23

This is the best part of everything you wrote, which is all great! Denninmi Jan 2013 #25

Have you Googled "edible crayons" lately ? :^) nt eppur_se_muova Jan 2013 #27

Do I want to? Denninmi Jan 2013 #28

That was a great thing about having kids ... Arugula Latte Jan 2013 #24

I agree with you on that one.... llmart Jan 2013 #26