Pretty Proud

The Oldest received two awards today at his school. One for the National Physical Fitness Award and one for Honor Roll All A's. The parameter for that award was that the child had to get all A's at least one quarter of all four. He has maintained it for all quarters of the year. Even more proud. Above he is wearing the medal for the Honor Roll Award (and yes I made him pose thankyouverymuch). I really truly had no idea what to expect when we went to show our (me and Littlest) support at the Award Program and was going at full speed ahead; story of my life, when I sat down in the cafeteria and got teary eyed before anyone even said a word. End of third grade. He's getting older. And he has such heart. I think I am most proud of his heart. He is kind and thoughtful and that my readers, is really the goal. Yes, smart, all of that too, but kindess and thoughtfulness is the basis for all things in life I believe.

It was a moment, you know, the moment when I got emotional before anyone started speaking? It was like things slowed down, I looked around at all the parents and kids and then the Littlest sitting beside me, and I thought, this is it. This is life. Why we do what we do. Cycles. And coming full circle. Slow down, slow down I said in my head, slow it down. Savor it all. In one instant it will slip through our fingers and our kids will think we are uncool, know nothing, roll their eyes at us (if they don't already ahem....as mine does), and not want hugs and kisses. To see the Oldest's face light up at just the sight of us was priceless.

Wild horses.could.not.have.kept.me.away.from.that.moment.

And now....ready or not.....here comes summer! Good job, Oldest! Your Daddy and I are extremely proud of you! Always!

Mom

(Jenn)