Proud Of My Son

[BirdsThaWord]

Wanted to share a bit about my son, as a proud dad. At 13, I enrolled him in the MMA school where I had trained. He did well in Jiu Jitsu, and loved boxing (Mike Bell, world champion was his coach). At 14 1/2 , a little over a year and a half ago, he said he wanted to muscle up, like I had in the military. Here he is about a month ago, at 15. Hard to believe what he's achieved in such a short time. This and he has a 6.0 grade average, and will have an Associates degree by the time he graduates high school, due to his dual enrollment. The kid amazes me with his tenacity and never give up attitude. He goes hard from before dawn until bedtime, either studying, lifting, playing/practicing on his school team, or at helping out Ma & Pa. On top of that, he was already proficient enough at 13 with his 9mm and his rifle. Yes, proud as can be. As a reminder, this is a 14 year old kid in the pics!
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[Bawanna]

Every right to be proud. I think I could still take him after lunch and a short nap.

[BirdsThaWord]

Every right to be proud. I think I could still take him after lunch and a short nap.
Man the stuff you say sometimes! Lol!!!

[wyntrout]

:amflag: :cheer2::popcorn:

[BirdsThaWord]

:amflag: :cheer2::popcorn:
Thank you sir!

[getsome]

Good sons don’t fall from the old tree, you have raised a fine young man and both of you have every right to be proud……

[BirdsThaWord]

Good sons don’t fall from the old tree, you have raised a fine young man and both of you have every right to be proud……
Thank you for saying that! Here it is being Saturday, and he has been in his room since breakfast, studying and doing an essay for his college. That part he got from mom! ;)

[Bawanna]

Stud muffin and a brainiac too! I might get an operation. Whats the female version of bawanna? bawannaette? Don't roll off from the tongue too good.

[BirdsThaWord]

Stud muffin and a brainiac too! I might get an operation. Whats the female version of bawanna? bawannaette? Don't roll off from the tongue too good.
I heard the military is giving them operations away free these days. You are a Colonel after all! Don’t worry about how it sounds. The Xim and the Xer’s got ya beat!

[getsome]

Stud muffin and a brainiac too! I might get an operation. Whats the female version of bawanna? bawannaette? Don't roll off from the tongue too good.

Dude, you know that I know that you know that we both know that he would whip both our ass with one hand tied behind his back but so help me if I hear another word about Bawannaette I’m getting on a plane and coming to see you, I have your address so don’t make me come out there…..

[BirdsThaWord]

Something tells me there is a back story here! :rolleyes:

[yqtszhj]

You got you a good body guard there. My number 2 son is stout also. When I’m out with him I tell him if someone wants to fight it’s his turn because I’m too old. If they pull a gun, I’ll take care of that one.

[BirdsThaWord]

You got you a good body guard there. My number 2 son is stout also. When I’m out with him I tell him if someone wants to fight it’s his turn because I’m too old. If they pull a gun, I’ll take care of that one.
My thoughts exactly! In a year and a half, I went from his protector, to he being mine.

[King Rat]

Congrats to you Birds. You did a great job teaching your son. And he deserves a a big Hat's off. It demonstrate hard work, never give up attitude, etc. to achieve results like that.
I know the feeling of raising a son the right way. So many good boys in our Country. My son is trains daily to stay fit. He is especially fond of the Spartan Endurance Runs. On the last run, he decided to carry the US Flag the whole way. He is a medic with the National guard and ships out to Iraq in Nov. Needless to say I am worried now that Biden has messed up the entire Middle East now and empowered all the Terrorist.

[BirdsThaWord]

Thanks for saying that King Rat. ;)
It would appear that you too have done a fine job of instlling a good foundation for your son. I know that it's all we can do, then it's up to them. I too am concerned for our military members under the current America last admin. I feel your concerns about your son and what he faces. It's a shame we have to feel as such. Burns me up sometimes thinking about it. I wish your son a safe journey and a great experience!

[Bawanna]

I feel the same for the entire country but especially our military folks. Who knows what Joe and the Hoe can screw up next.

[dao]

It is heartening to see posts about those kids that still have good values and will be responsible citizens. We too are fortunate to have two kids that give nobody trouble and are productive members of our society. I feel for those who don't, especially in families where the parents did everything right and equally and yet some of the kids become solid citizens and others are takers. It's a crapshoot sometimes. Good job Bird!