Who here are raising little Odinists?

[Katia]

Since we have a new layout and all this might be a good chance to get to know each other again, new beginnings so to speak.. And I am interested in hearing from the other parents out there!

I have a 4 year old daughter named Madison, Maddie for short. She loves to read books about the Gods and especially loves Thor. She proudly displays her Thor's hammer and loves to give Thor brocoli (she says it helps him stay strong). She isn't in school yet, obviously, and I wonder how much of a struggle it's going to be getting the educators and school authorities to comply with my requests. Does anyone here have any experience with that?

Who else?

[Norsk Blod]

and loves to give Thor brocoli (she says it helps him stay strong)...... and I wonder how much of a struggle it's going to be getting the educators and school authorities to comply with my requests. Does anyone here have any experience with that?


what no spinach?! ;)

if you dont mind me asking-what requests?

[Katia]

Heh, well if I were to prepare spinach, that would mean that *I* would have to eat it as well! ;)

Since I live in the South, it's completely different than anywhere else.. Some schools around here still have prayer, alot of their projects fully interact with local churches (i.e. they will tutor sometimes during Sunday school, plays and events will often be held at the church and will involve christian storylines, etc). I don't plan on being a huge stickler and raising a stink every week, I mean I understand we are still a minority, but I wonder how the teachers down here will react when I tell them my daughter does not observe Easter as a holiday about when Jesus died, but of a nature Holiday that celebrates Spring. People are so close minded here! Anyhow we will see..I still hope that maybe I can arrange to homeschool her, lots of ideas going on in my head ;)

[Teufelhunden]

I have a 5 yr old Julia that is very curious about it, but I tell her that she will not wear a hammer untill she knows what it means and why. I am braced to battle the huge mormon and christian populous here, in my opinion it is none of their friggin business what my family pracitces. I have gotten a few odd looks at my hammer and leather hammer band I wear on my wrist. Just think how they will freak when I obtain a Flyflot tee from the OR lol... :D

[pinlighter]

Kinda hard to reply. I have two girls 12 and 13. I became an Odinist only a few years back, so I am not quite "raising little Odinists" - more explaining what it's about to curious (and critrical) adolescents.

[Eirasdottir]

I have three children - Rowan is 10, Sterling is 6 and Aoife is 3 months.

Although I homeschooling now, this was not always the case...Rowan attended a French immersion public school from kindergarten to grade 2. I was lucky tho....as I had 3 different experiences where I could share our faith and heritage with the children at the school. During a month of "multicultural" lessons, the teacher asked if any parents would like to share info about their culture/heritage with the class. I jumped at the opportunity!! And my old roommate (who runs an Icelandic Language Camp) and I taught the children about the Vikings, Iceland and Odinism. The kids LOVED it!

I got lucky with both the school and the teachers....as they knew we were Odinist (althought they did not fully understand what that was, of course) and did not force any beliefs on Rowan and were "sympathetic" to the fact that he did not celebrate the traditional holidays.

FFF
Louise

[Norsk Blod]

Teufel- are you teaching your daughter about Mjolnir or want them to learn it on her own?

[Teufelhunden]

I am in process of teaching her, but 5 yr olds just want to do and wear things cause they look neat lol... she is comming along and I am even teaching her the 9 virtues.. The reeally cool thing is that the US ARMY was promoting the " ARMY values" when I was in ,
and we got these cards and a tag for our Dog tags that had things like , Personal courrage, honor , selfless service etc, So I gave her one on a little chain so that she would remember these things as she goes through her day.
She is a natural little Odinist lol and very curious..

[aud_friggsdottir]

Hail All!

The Metzger Clan consists of 4 girls and 2 boys.

Astrid: 14
Thora: 13
Erika: 11
Gunnar: 9
Hakon: 6
Freydis: 5 months

All are Odinist by choice or default :). We raise them as Odinists. We study Odinic Mythology, Runes, etc... When we have issues about character or decisions we talk about the NNV and NNC. We look to the Havamal to remind us of who we are...that kind of stuff. We also home school, so we study our Folks rich heritage through history, music, reading, etc...

Great thread and very positive...thank you Katia!

FFF

[James Hjuka]

The success or failures of what you can accomplish in the schools as a Heathen parent often go hand-in-hand with how active you are in the school itself... now, all areas are different and all, I know... I'm speaking in 'general' terms... we have been fortunate here- when my daughter was in elementary school, they took it upon themselves to do the research into our Holy Tides.. and so, would announce 'Happy Yule', 'Happy Ostarûn', usw. when those tides rolled around... They were already announcing the xtian holidays, of course, and added the Heathen as a touch of 'inclusion', to help foster that sense of 'belonging' to the greater student body... a recognition that really did do alot of good in things... In middle school, her German class was doing something regarding xmas traditions of the culture... with her bringing to mind the Heathen origins of the bulk of them, it sparked a conversation on the religion itself -which of course, led to talk on modern practices and somehow my being volunteered to come and speak on it... so, along with all the exposure to xtian and other religious customs (as a cultural point of study, rather than religious indoctrination per sé), it allowed for a broader understanding of things, and again, an appreciation for the uniqueness of those kids who didn't follow the 'mainstream' in regards to religious practices... certainly, we're lucky to be part of an excellent school system that works the way it does (which is why, I suppose I'm a little less 'bothered' over our extreme taxes here)..

[Norsk Blod]

aud- nice family! theres no way I could raise 6 little berzerkers....

james- sounds like a damn good school, where is it?

[Hveðrungur Kveldúlfsson]

Hail All!

The Metzger Clan consists of 4 girls and 2 boys.

Astrid: 14
Thora: 13
Erika: 11
Gunnar: 9
Hakon: 6
Freydis: 5 months

All are Odinist by choice or default :). We raise them as Odinists. We study Odinic Mythology, Runes, etc... When we have issues about character or decisions we talk about the NNV and NNC. We look to the Havamal to remind us of who we are...that kind of stuff. We also home school, so we study our Folks rich heritage through history, music, reading, etc...

Great thread and very positive...thank you Katia!

FFF
If only the world had more Kathy Metzger's :p

[battleax]

I have 2 girls

Keighley is 7

Abigail is 2

another on the way...... perhaps a boy this time.

[Eirasdottir]

My boys recently started swimming lessons during the day. The first day was such an experience...not for the kids, as they already know how to swim...but for me, as an Odinist mom! It has been quite a lesson in observation....as I listen to these parents talk, everything they had to say mentioned "the lord" in one way or another. Whether it was praying to "the lord" before homeschooling their child, asking that they just understand, or discussing how evil the TV show Bewitched was. (LOL) It put our faith into a whole new light! My children and I discuss the NNV, Odinic Mythology, Runes, etc. but we are actively LIVING as Odinists....all these things are part of who we are, what we do and how we live.

My oldest has taken a greater interest in expanding his understanding of Odinism more recently and we have taken up Rune study - lets us spend some time together...and learn, too! :)


The reeally cool thing is that the US ARMY was promoting the " ARMY values" when I was in ,
and we got these cards and a tag for our Dog tags that had things like , Personal courrage, honor , selfless service etc, So I gave her one on a little chain so that she would remember these things as she goes through her day.
She is a natural little Odinist lol and very curious..

My husband was in the military also. He picked up dog tags for our two boys...and for the "religion" listed they say "Odinist" The kids are so proud to wear them! :D I like the idea of the additions to the tags tho!


another on the way...... perhaps a boy this time.

CONGRATS! :D

FFF
Louise

[Katia]

battleax, that is awesome! When is the new baby due?

[Asbrandsson OR]

Since we have a new layout and all this might be a good chance to get to know each other again, new beginnings so to speak.. And I am interested in hearing from the other parents out there!

I have a 4 year old daughter named Madison, Maddie for short. She loves to read books about the Gods and especially loves Thor. She proudly displays her Thor's hammer and loves to give Thor brocoli (she says it helps him stay strong). She isn't in school yet, obviously, and I wonder how much of a struggle it's going to be getting the educators and school authorities to comply with my requests. Does anyone here have any experience with that?

Who else?


Hello,

I have a nine month old boy named Corbin. I take him to Blotar but he is too small to really understand what is going on.

Asbrandsson OR

[Outdoorsman]

I have a 5 yr old Julia that is very curious about it, but I tell her that she will not wear a hammer untill she knows what it means and why. I am braced to battle the huge mormon and christian populous here, in my opinion it is none of their friggin business what my family pracitces. I have gotten a few odd looks at my hammer and leather hammer band I wear on my wrist. Just think how they will freak when I obtain a Flyflot tee from the OR lol... :D


Do you have a picture of your hammer band? I'm curious what it looks like.

[Hveðrungur Kveldúlfsson]

Ive seen it before, he sent me a picture some time ago. I dont have it on my hard drive anymore but i'll make sure I get Chris to post it. It is really nice!

[Hrafnas]

Hello,

I have a nine month old boy named Corbin. I take him to Blotar but he is too small to really understand what is going on.

Asbrandsson OR
And a cute little guy too!
I have but one son. Erik has just turned four last month. His mother isn't of the faith so its rather difficult to raise him Odinist. One of his first words was Odin though. He would actually point at the trees across from our house and say Odin. Weird.

[Norsk Blod]

were they Oak? what religion is your wife, does she raise your son to be that religion? or do you kinda teach him both?

[Hrafnas]

Actually they were evergreens.... They've been dug up since however. He seems to be inheriting a sense I used to have. Asabrandsson OR has already heard my kooky supernatural stories. I don't know if they were real but they affirmed my beliefs.
My wife really doesn't have a religion, she believes that there is a god but has no name for it. She doesn't stop me from telling Erik about Odin and the sort so I suppose I'm lucky in that perspective.

[Katia]

I can imagine it must be a difficult situation to be raising a child with someone of a different faith.. I guess that is one of the only benefits of being a single parent (well, probably the ONLY benefit! LOL!)

[Wlfnoth]

I have a two year old daughter named Renee. She is of course to young to be able to fully understand our Faith. She does know the names of some of our Gods and can recognize certain images or statues of them. On our Horg is placed a statue of Odin and Thor whom she is always saying Hello to and talking to. It is a great sight which feels me with Wunjo to see her saying Hello and speaking to them, it is almost as though she has known them forever.

[Hrafnas]

I can imagine it must be a difficult situation to be raising a child with someone of a different faith.. I guess that is one of the only benefits of being a single parent (well, probably the ONLY benefit! LOL!)
She doesn't get in the way of it at all. Like I said, she doesn't have a faith of her own, she just believes that there is a god. After I met Heimgest at his last lecture at the Mead Hall and I was better able to explain what I believe, she understood much better.

[Asbrandsson OR]

Hello,

It is hard sometimes. I am doing my part to rasie Corbin so that he knows about Odinism, but Mel really is not religious so things could go either way.

Asbrandsson OR

[Katia]

She doesn't get in the way of it at all. Like I said, she doesn't have a faith of her own, she just believes that there is a god. After I met Heimgest at his last lecture at the Mead Hall and I was better able to explain what I believe, she understood much better.

That is awesome! :)

[Hengest]

I am not actively raising my kids in our faith as I don't think that their choice of path is mine to make. However they do get involved if hearth activities and they do believe in the Gods.

When I speak to the about the hi ones I say "Our Gods" and I know that mt eldest Hakon is always talking about our faith to his teachers etc. My wife Fran is not an Odinist (well, perhaps she is in her own way) but she totally supports me and even tries to explain things to the kids from an Odinist point of view. She spent her 30th birthday with OR members clearing rubbish from the White Horse Stone.

I am pleased that they are all happy to be a part of what I do and perhaps it is the social side they enjoy more but I feel that being a good example and letting them take what they can from our faith is the best way to be.

[Norsk Blod]

thats very smart Hengest. thats probably the best way to inform them of the religion and what it is, but still let it be their choice to practice it

[beowulf]

I intend to raise my new-born son as a heathen, but it will ultimately be up to him what faith he chooses, I will teach him of the Tru way, it will be up to him to someday decide. My wife is pretty much non-religious but supports me in my Troth. That said, I fully understand the challenge of living in the South, as I'm from Ky. and the churches are very strong social institutions in my community as well, much like what you describe, Katia. I've also got family complications as my father is a baptist minister and my family very devout baptists. I've already been asked by dad if I'll let my son go to their idea of Hell by not taking him to church and raising him christian. :rolleyes: Troubled waters ahead in the faith department no doubt.

[antisocial heathen]

Greetings
I have a 6 year old and a 4 year old, My little one wears a thors hammer ( her daddy told her it will protect her) ever sense we put it on her she hasnt taken it off and refuses too when i want to clean it. My oldest broke his last hammer , he is on homeschooling and my lil one goes to school were i do. My son as of now is in cali with family.....anyway i feel im rambling so i must stop.

[battleax]

battleax, that is awesome! When is the new baby due?

My wife is due Aug.14th. I'm hoping it is a boy this time. Funny thing is all the electricians I work with all have girls. I'm beginning to wonder what the hell is going on.

[Asbrandsson OR]

Hello,

It is good to see that you are having a child. Kids are really fun. We are having our second at the end of Oct.

Mel's family usually has girls first and we had a boy first. I am not sure if there is any rhyme of reason for the way these things go.

Asbrandsson OR

[calumthug]

Alexandra is now 6wks. A little early to teach her anything. But Blithe and I plan on raising her in Odinism. We plan on homeschooling, mostly because of the terrible school system in vermont. I would actually apreciate any resources or advice that anyone can give me for the future.

Ryan

[Der Einzelgänger]

Hello,

It is good to see that you are having a child. Kids are really fun. We are having our second at the end of Oct.

Mel's family usually has girls first and we had a boy first. I am not sure if there is any rhyme of reason for the way these things go.

Asbrandsson OR

Simple probability and certain factors like ph and such at the time of fertilization.

[pinlighter]

Alexandra is now 6wks. A little early to teach her anything. But Blithe and I plan on raising her in Odinism. We plan on homeschooling, mostly because of the terrible school system in vermont. I would actually apreciate any resources or advice that anyone can give me for the future.

Ryan


Ryan, check out Sigrdrifa, and consider becoming an associate


http://www.sigrdrifa.net/

[Katia]

Sigrdrifa is an awesome group with some great resources! Look into them for sure ;)

[Canuck]

Simple probability and certain factors like ph and such at the time of fertilization.

I don't think PH has much to do with it being male or female, it's what chromosomes the sperm that fertilizes the egg contains, as far as I know.

[aud_friggsdottir]

I don't think PH has much to do with it being male or female, it's what chromosomes the sperm that fertilizes the egg contains, as far as I know.

I think it means the ph of the woman's body allows certain sperm to live in the environment of the uterus. Male sperm have different ph then female sperm. There is much truth to this. See "The Miracle of Life" from PBS. The uterus is an inhospitable place and only strong sperm make it to the egg. Natures way of making sure there are only good, strong offspring.

[Der Einzelgänger]

I think I remember something about the male sperm having a higher survival rate at a certain PH and the female survival rate at another. Doesn't mean they won't survive, just lower probabilty X or Y will make it.

[aud_friggsdottir]

I think I remember something about the male sperm having a higher survival rate at a certain PH and the female survival rate at another. Doesn't mean they won't survive, just lower probabilty X or Y will make it.

Ya something like that ;)...I knew ph had something to do with the ability of the sperm to make it to the egg.

[shawn rice]

I have a 4 year old son & one on the way(december2005).I started learning about odin about a year or so while i was in florida(u.s.a.)I want my children to grow knowing the path of our people and the ways of a true odinist.please help with this jurney on finding kids learning books to help a little one to understand! :cool: :cool:
Simple probability and certain factors like ph and such at the time of fertilization.

[Norsk Blod]

.please help with this jurney on finding kids learning books to help a little one to understand!
i think it would be better to start with a childrens book on norse mythology so they can get to know the gods and our lore. you cant really teach young children any religion because alot of stuff they cant grasp until theyre a bit older.

[Eirasdottir]

i think it would be better to start with a childrens book on norse mythology so they can get to know the gods and our lore. you cant really teach young children any religion because alot of stuff they cant grasp until theyre a bit older.

A great kid's book on Norse Myth is D'Aulaire's Norse Gods & Giants. Of course, it is out of print now, BUT, good news....they are re-releasing it as D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths. It willl be availble next month! Definitely worth investing in....kid's love this book! (and some adults do too! :D)

FFF
Louise

[Zelda]

The suggestion by Louise in the last post is definitely a good one! It was one of our son's favorite. Our family has one son, who is now 16. He has been raised since birth in Odinism. This year in public school, he took a philosophy class and a class on "values and beliefs" about different religions. Small groups in the class were assigned various religions to research and do presentations. He was very interested in what the group on Odinism had to say - and a bit amused by some of it. I was impressed that Odinism was included! And the philosophy book was one written and translated from Norwegian. After a year long study of all these topics, he then told me, with some hesitancy, that he isn't sure he believes in Odinism any longer. He wants to continue the seasonal traditions however. My feeling is that he will find his own path and his own beliefs and that is fine. Teaching him in Odinism isn't just knowledge of the gods and practicing rituals, etc. It is teaching him Odinism values and those are strong within him and will carry on to his children. He is a fine young man! Zelda

[aud_friggsdottir]

The suggestion by Louise in the last post is definitely a good one! It was one of our son's favorite. Our family has one son, who is now 16. He has been raised since birth in Odinism. This year in public school, he took a philosophy class and a class on "values and beliefs" about different religions. Small groups in the class were assigned various religions to research and do presentations. He was very interested in what the group on Odinism had to say - and a bit amused by some of it. I was impressed that Odinism was included! And the philosophy book was one written and translated from Norwegian. After a year long study of all these topics, he then told me, with some hesitancy, that he isn't sure he believes in Odinism any longer. He wants to continue the seasonal traditions however. My feeling is that he will find his own path and his own beliefs and that is fine. Teaching him in Odinism isn't just knowledge of the gods and practicing rituals, etc. It is teaching him Odinism values and those are strong within him and will carry on to his children. He is a fine young man! Zelda

Hail Zelda!

Much agreed...Odinism is something that you ARE not something to either believe in or not :). It is a Folkway...intertwined in our very being. I have 6 kids all raised Heathen since birth. My oldest is 14...if you every need any advice or whatever! Let me know :D!

[shawn rice]

I am trying to teach my 4 yr. old ,and have a nother odinist on the way @december 10th.Plus I still have alot to learn myself.

[pinlighter]

have a nother odinist on the way @december 10th.


Congratulations! I pray for a safe birth.


Plus I still have a lot to learn myself.

We all do.

[pinlighter]

A simple thing I do is have my children make candles

http://www.fullmoons-cauldron.co.uk/candlemakingsupplies.htm

http://www.candlewhat.co.uk/

http://www.luminacandles.com/

and many other sites



I use beeswax candles in the house Shrine/Hoff and this lets them participate

[redneck]

good luck to u your going to need it what is nnv and nnc sow what are u going to do when thay stare dateing that should fun

[rekkr_uk]

Hailsa all,
reading this thread has made me feel easier in mind,I am stepraising?? 2 kids who are 10 and 12,luckily my partner is anti xtian,well anti religion really,and it has been playing on my mind how or even if I should try to introduce the kids to the Odinic way,I am making some headway in getting them to understand the importance of the Folk and being proud to be a part of our people but am unsure of the more spiritual aspects,Laura the 12 yr old attends catholic high school (against my better judgement) but sometimes being a stepparent has disadvantages,it is purely on an educational basis,they attain much better results.Reece the laddie will go to this school nxt year.I have been with my partner for 3 1/2 years so it is difficult to lay the law down,altho I know that is not the right way to go about things anyway. Will definitely be giving Reece reading material concerning the Gods,exciting stories,high adventure etc and hopefully a way into Odinism.
Maybe should just let Wyrd take its course,thanks to all posting in this thread,for helping a troubled mind.
Hail Odin,
Steve AOR

[Fjorn]

I have three children - Rowan is 10, Sterling is 6 and Aoife is 3 months.

FFF
Louise

Yeah, and a wonderful ceremony I see it was conducted by Heimgest! :)

http://home.comcast.net/~redeva/naming.html

http://home.comcast.net/~redeva/photos/0220naming1.jpg

[aud_friggsdottir]

Hail Fjorn!

Thanks for posting that again...it was a WONDERFUL ceremony...our children were truly blessed by Folk, Friends, and Gods/esses.

FFF
Kathy

[Sigurd]

Alright, late to join the discussion anyway. And besides I am only turning 17, and plan to have children not before I finish Uni... (around 5 yrs). So I should maybe be a bit less concerned about this, but I start to worry: Will I be as unsuccessful keeping my children Heathens, then, considering the success my parents had keeping me Christian. Will they just say "In the name of the father, and the son and the holy spirit, amen.?" Not to be understood wrong, it's not about incompetence. But it's about kids and their general thing that they want to "be part" of something. And I observe this on my 6 yr old brother: One day I show him Siebenburgen and Windir and he says he likes it and starts to headbang like I showed him - two hours later I see him singing that "Dragostea Min Tei" song because all the other kids in kindergarten listen to it. Maybe I misunderstood something in this particular case, but you all get what I am hinting at? Considering that Tyrol is a part of Austria that is very Catholic - if I live here and have children here, in the future, they will be the only ones not doing First Communion, not getting Confirmed, not being baptised, and they'll get picked at for that... :(

[Asbrandsson OR]

Alright, late to join the discussion anyway. And besides I am only turning 17, and plan to have children not before I finish Uni... (around 5 yrs). So I should maybe be a bit less concerned about this, but I start to worry: Will I be as unsuccessful keeping my children Heathens, then, considering the success my parents had keeping me Christian. Will they just say "In the name of the father, and the son and the holy spirit, amen.?" Not to be understood wrong, it's not about incompetence. But it's about kids and their general thing that they want to "be part" of something. And I observe this on my 6 yr old brother: One day I show him Siebenburgen and Windir and he says he likes it and starts to headbang like I showed him - two hours later I see him singing that "Dragostea Min Tei" song because all the other kids in kindergarten listen to it. Maybe I misunderstood something in this particular case, but you all get what I am hinting at? Considering that Tyrol is a part of Austria that is very Catholic - if I live here and have children here, in the future, they will be the only ones not doing First Communion, not getting Confirmed, not being baptised, and they'll get picked at for that... :(

Hello,

It is easy to fit in and be like everyone else, even if they chasing an illusion.

Asbrandsson OR

[Sigurd]

She proudly displays her Thor's hammer and loves to give Thor brocoli (she says it helps him stay strong

That so damn cute!!! :D

[beowulf]

Alright, late to join the discussion anyway. And besides I am only turning 17, and plan to have children not before I finish Uni... (around 5 yrs). So I should maybe be a bit less concerned about this, but I start to worry: Will I be as unsuccessful keeping my children Heathens, then, considering the success my parents had keeping me Christian. Will they just say "In the name of the father, and the son and the holy spirit, amen.?" Not to be understood wrong, it's not about incompetence. But it's about kids and their general thing that they want to "be part" of something. And I observe this on my 6 yr old brother: One day I show him Siebenburgen and Windir and he says he likes it and starts to headbang like I showed him - two hours later I see him singing that "Dragostea Min Tei" song because all the other kids in kindergarten listen to it. Maybe I misunderstood something in this particular case, but you all get what I am hinting at? Considering that Tyrol is a part of Austria that is very Catholic - if I live here and have children here, in the future, they will be the only ones not doing First Communion, not getting Confirmed, not being baptised, and they'll get picked at for that...

As I've mentioned in this thread even, it is much like that here in Kentucky, difference being most everyone is Southern Baptist, including my family. It's a very socially acceptable thing to attend church, esp. baptists, it's literally part of people's identity around here. Only advice I have to offer is stand strong, be true to your beliefs and Tru to the gods in the face of adversity from family and society. It's not and won't be easy this I know from personal experience :rolleyes:

[Sigurd]

If only the world had more Kathy Metzger's :p

Agreed. :cool:

[Don vonMilikowski]

My kids are doing fine in a Mormon town, Mormon step-father, "lost" mother, they have their constant in life - a daddy with a few loose wires...... Okay, QUITE a few...... Just this last visit I learned that I no longer have to keep it between the kids and I about who we are.

Kids neeed stability, role models, disclipline, and love (that is the parenting part). The rest of it is teaching them values and self worth (constant reminders). Pretty easy when you don't complicate it. Schools and friends teach conformity. Let me find that article about when your child asks about god and reprint here in the lit part (when I can find time this afternoon to sit).

[Sigurd]

As I read the topic on fostering Odinist children over and over again, I come to realise how young I am. Having only turned 17 recently, I could probably be the child of close to any of you! :eek:


Mormon town, Mormon step-father

:eek:
Good though that they still have a Heathen dad. And ast time goes alongthey'll enjoy playing in the countryside more than Sunday school, I bet you! :thumbup:

Anyhow, I still can't believe how Kathy manages to put up with six children. I'm having trouble staying sane with one brother darting around, causing mayhem.
Then again your kids won't be the nuisance my little brother is (who is a baaad baaad little kid...) and also more cooperative than either me or my brother. Apparently he makes more noise each on their own than my grandfather or any of his four brothers put together (and they were little devils apparently!). Well, I'm the one talking; I was the one who at age 4 was shouting at my mom for three hours non-stop until she finally consigned me to my room, where I continued for another three hours, so the tales go. Really, I should have chosen Yrungr or Snorri as a Heathen name, not Sigurd...haha...memories...
Oh yea, for all fairness I do have to say that once a year, at Yule, my brother and me get on...on his behalf... for my mum threatens him that there's no presents...
I know, I'm still the child I was when I was 5....well, except having lost the cuteness I had as a little boy... :D


Only advice I have to offer is stand strong, be true to your beliefs and Tru to the gods in the face of adversity from family and society. It's not and won't be easy this I know from personal experience

No worries, I'll stand strong, I'm irreconvertable. I'll try to foster that in my kids (that is, if I ever find a woman who is ready to look at that ugly mug of my face...)too.

[beowulf]

Ach, Herr Sigurd, habe Ich nur 23 jahren, ist unmoglich dass du meinen Sohn sein kannst! ;)

Also, mein jung bruder ?Osterreicher? ist gut das du ?stark? bleibst angesichts das Christentum.

Meine deutsch auch schlechter wird!

I need to practice! :o

[Sigurd]

Ach, Herr Sigurd, habe Ich nur 23 jahren, ist unmoglich dass du meinen Sohn sein kannst! ;)

Also, mein jung bruder ?Osterreicher? ist gut das du ?stark? bleibst angesichts das Christentum.

Meine deutsch auch schlechter wird!

I need to practice! :o

"Ach, Herr Sigurd, ich bin nur 23 Jahre alt, es ist unmöglich daß du mein Sohn sein kannst!

Also, mein junger österreichischer Burder, es ist gut daß du angesichts des Christentumes stark bleibst.

Mein Deutsch wird auch schlechter!"

Well, wasn't too bad after all, seems like I could understand everything you said, and that's what counts. My Swedish grammer is the worst the world has ever encounted, by I can make myself understood, to a basic degree.