Children say funny things and things that bring tears to your eyes
By jugsjugs
@jugsjugs (12967)
April 15, 2010 6:41pm CST
My son had to go to the clinic the other day to see the dr about the medication he is taking for his ADHD.He has always called the Dr Captain Mac, i do not know why and the Dr thinks this is funny.Well so far i have been told that Captain Mac is a nice person on some childrens program and this is what my son told the Dr, thankfully it was a compliment for the Dr.The thing that made a tear come to mine aswell as my husbands eye is that he also told the Dr he is a good boy now, this is since his medication has been changed and i must say he is right apart from when it wears out of the body,which i have told my son no matter what i love him as he will always be my baby.He is now walking round with more smiles then ever before so he must feel alot different in himself aswell as know how he is.
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@doormouse (4599)
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15 Apr 10
bless him,children with problems need that extra confidence boost i think,even the smallest thing can make them happier,and i think that makes their conditions easier for them to deal with,,like my son goes through stages when he thinks everyone hates him and i don't love him,we had one tonight,he locked himself in the loo and wouldn't come out,,with a little bit of talking and a big cuddle he was ok
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@jugsjugs (12967)
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15 Apr 10
The Dr that my son sees is quite old and he said that when a child says things like they are good now that is when he knows that he is doing a good job, with my son being on other meds for his kidney problem he said it was a case of going back to the other hospital to check and check again that it was safe aswell as to let them know what he was taking just incase one of them give him something that could upset something else.I know they will have to up the meds aswell as keep checks on him,but he is alot happier now aswell and is wanting to go to school so it is a bonus all round i think.
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@ifa225 (14364)
• Indonesia
16 Apr 10
I am so sorry to hear that. Imagination of a child sometimes is funny for adults. But we have to think that their imagination equal with the growing mind. My kids also do some things that makes my tears drop and makes my smile up too.
@mipen2006 (5528)
• Australia
15 Apr 10
That's a real 'feel good' story jugs, thanks for sharing.
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@moonchild1au (6240)
• Australia
16 Apr 10
I'm glad to hear/read that your son is doing well on the new medication 
...my daughter who will be 3 on April 26th has said some funny things too...she tells her daddy & myself that she is a good girl sometime - she always adds the soetimes which makes me laugh...she has brought tears to my eyes by cupping my face in her hands & saying you're beautiful mummy.
...my daughter who will be 3 on April 26th has said some funny things too...she tells her daddy & myself that she is a good girl sometime - she always adds the soetimes which makes me laugh...she has brought tears to my eyes by cupping my face in her hands & saying you're beautiful mummy.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
16 Apr 10
dr. captain mac? that's funny jugs. 
our son is 3 and he has sleep apnea. we had been in the doctor for some check-ups and we also wanted to hear from the doctor what they can say about our son, regarding ADHD. but one doctor said, being hyper-active is normal with kids of our son's age and what made me laugh is that she said, kids are evil.
so how old is your son now and when was the time he was diagnosed with ADHD?
our son is 3 and he has sleep apnea. we had been in the doctor for some check-ups and we also wanted to hear from the doctor what they can say about our son, regarding ADHD. but one doctor said, being hyper-active is normal with kids of our son's age and what made me laugh is that she said, kids are evil.
so how old is your son now and when was the time he was diagnosed with ADHD? 
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
19 Apr 10
so, that means, at six, he was already diagnosed of ADHD, am i right? our 3 year old looks very similar with yours. he cannot be stopped with what he wants to do, throwing his toys everywhere and at every playmates he have. i was even smashed with his toy car once, hits my chin and bleeds. i will talk about the ADHD thing once we come to see the doctor again.
@jugsjugs (12967)
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18 Apr 10
My son is nearly 7 years old and he started off getting really naughty at school when he was younger than six.At the age of six he smashed the whole class room up every day sometimes three or four times aday aswell as refused to do any school work,he refused to go to dinner in school aswell.He used to throw chairs tables and anything else he could get his hands on.It took months to get to see the adhd people and then they saw it all for themselves aswell as the teachers report and photos that the teacher took after he had smashed the class room up.He was the same at home aswell as when ever we took him places, he never used to sleep and still has sleeping problems.
@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
16 Apr 10
Hi Jugs,
THat's how smart they are. they will always surprise us with their views and comments on things...so candid and funny. to the point of making you laugh in tears for such.
@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
19 Apr 10
they are the most honest persons in this universe. unsolicited, candid, wow you will surely be hit by their comments. cheers!
@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
16 Apr 10
Oh, that is so great to hear. I hope that it continues to be good for him. He must feel so proud of himself and much more confident. That must make you and dad happy as well.
@jugsjugs (12967)
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18 Apr 10
It has made family life alot better aswell as now we can all not be so stressed out aswell as sit and relax with total enjoyment of all of the children in the same room like a normal family without any sudden out burst for no reason.I am pleased that he has at long last got the chance to enjoy being a child aswell as finding it alot easier to get on with other children.
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
16 Apr 10
hi jugsjugs I was reading your discussion and had a flash back to one time when I went to see an eye, ear andnose doctor about my sinuses'and my son was about 8 and was already telling the doctor all about my allergy using medical terms, the whole bit, the doctor whom we neither of us had ever been to before was amazed at his knowlege and suggested he become a doctor when he grew up. well of course children change what they want to be when they grow up a lot of times, but once he got a computer he was gone, and he became a computer programmer. so he said hes a good boy, well good for him,and I am so glad the medication helps him too. of course he will always be your baby. My son is fifty now and out of work and I still worry about him and fret oven him too.seems we stay a mom forever and thats okay too. You know women who do not want children just do not know what they are missing, theres just no words to really describe what they bring to us as I know you know.
@jugsjugs (12967)
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18 Apr 10
You are right there.I think the thing that is the best feeling in the world is being a mum.It has and will always be the hardest job in the world but when you see aswell as hear them say things and see all of their achievements it makes you feel great.I feel soo sorry for those people that want children that can not have children as they are the people i think that would also make great parents and they are missing out.
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
16 Apr 10
Hey jugs! I think that is so wonderful! First, that your son is
doing so well and feeling better and knows it! And second, that
he has a doctor that he trusts! That in itself is very important
especially for a little one! I am so happy that his ADHD is under
control! It is a very difficult thing to deal with for a child
or an adult (I believe that I have it also) so I can fully
understand! I just can't tell you how great it is to read this
discussion and know that there is one more child that is now
able to smile!
@jugsjugs (12967)
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18 Apr 10
I had been on a course about children with challenging behaviour aswell as have had a person that has experience in dealing with children like my son on the other end of the phone,but nothing beats seeing there is something that has worked for him even if it is medication.He knows he is happier and he takes his pills very good,he also tells me when he needs a pill as he knows he has to have one first thing in the morning and again mid day,so i think he is great.
@preethaanju (3000)
• India
16 Apr 10
Yes kids are God's in disguise. They are fun filled and entertaining. its wonderful to be with them and we dont realise how time flies when we are in their company. They innocence is what strikes me the most.In fact i find spending time with kids more entertaining thn sitting before the TV
@jugsjugs (12967)
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18 Apr 10
I think you are right what you said and i must say the bonus of knowing that we can all sit and do things asa family now is great.I find that when we sit to eat dinner together or even travel together we are now more relaxed rather than on edge all the time.It is a new start and life is looking up for us all to enjoy together.
@cerebellum (3863)
• United States
16 Apr 10
I bet your whole family is glad the medication is working. Your son sounds so cute! He must also know the medication is making him a little better! It sounds like he has a nice doctor also and that is very important and also can be rare. @jugsjugs (12967)
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18 Apr 10
The dr is great with my son,he only deals in mental health issues and so i think maybe he is used to all the challenging behaviour.To see that kind of change in my son after seeing the other side for over a year is nice as now i feel alot happier knowing that he is alot happier in himself.I f i can see the change in him i know all the teachers will see it as well.
@setsuna26 (2751)
• Philippines
16 Apr 10
I think your son is an angel to you and your family. I wish him well and for his fast recovery too. I just love the way kids talk most of the times too. Their honesty makes me smile most of the time. And they tend to tell things that you never thought a kid like that will be able to say at all. Thanks for sharing and have a great day ahead of you .
@jugsjugs (12967)
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18 Apr 10
I think children are great as they always say what they mean no matter what aswell as my children are all friendly and they feel happy to talk to anyone whilst i am around them.I think it is great that my son trusts the dr aswell as that he has given the dr a friendly nick name.
@Yuxuan499018666 (2)
• China
16 Apr 10
Everything is possible, and everything will be ok. You and your children are lucky ones because you love each other.
@Yuxuan499018666 (2)
• China
16 Apr 10
Everything is possible, and everything will be ok. You and your children are lucky gays because you love each other.
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
21 Apr 10
That brought a tear to my eye as well...how wonderful ...I think you are right, the meds must be changing him so that he is aware of the change. Poor little sausage, imagine how badly he feels when they wear off. 
@grecychunny26 (9483)
• Philippines
18 May 10
is it true , because of their innocence they are not aware that the words that they said makes us happy. When kids talk you believe it is true. There are no lies within them. If they say they love you they really do. They are honest. what I love in kids is when they appreciate something you do to them and they will give something that they do with their hands, like a drawing of you. and with words like thank you and I love, it melts my heart.
@hollowheart (1572)
• India
21 Apr 10
dear Jugsjugs, though i have no clue about Captain Mac, i am happy that ur sons much better now eith the changed medication. Children now adays are very smart and intelligent. They know and understand things which even we adults dont.
I am feeling happy for ur chils and i wish u all luck and happiness along with good health too.
@jezzmay (1845)
• United States
18 Apr 10
This is so good to hear, I feel some children can not
help their self's. It is so good when they get a medicine
that helps, they feel better about their self. They can
go on and make their life's better. They begin to feel
better about their self's.
@hexeduser22 (7253)
• Philippines
13 May 10
Having children is really a wonderful gift. I don't have my own children yet but they never fail to make me laugh or cry, my young nephews and cousins.
