starting a very very different proud mom or dad thread

[bumcat]

okay trying something different here:

Yesterday morning my son (age9) looked out the window and commented how beautiful the sky looked. He asked if he could eat his breakfast in his treehouse to watch the sun come up. I said sure. He took his bowl of cereal climbed into his treehouse and sat there for quite awhile watching the sun come up.
What makes you proud of your child besides good grades and sport accomplishments?

 

[Tiggerkeeper]

Oh yeah, here goes another crying jag....

Before DS left for boot camp he and his sister spent most of the afternoon/evening together. He gave her his lap top so he was showing her how to use things and he gave her his x-box trading in games he liked for games she would like. They laughed and goofed off all night. It melted my heart to see them together being so sweet to one another when not a week earlier they were fighting like cats and dogs. It made me realize how grown up they were and how much they ared for each other! They will never be alone!

 

[SeaSpray]

bumcat: I know what you mean about a "different kind of proud"

About 5-6 years ago when we still lived in NJ, at the shore, one day I took DSs for a walk along the beach. It was the off season and not many people around, but it was a beautiful day. As soon as we walked from the car to where we could see the ocean and the beach, DS11 (5 or 6 at the time) said "its so beautiful, look at the ocean and the water sparkling in the sun". I was floored! LOL Never expected my little guy to comment like that

I have always LOVED the ocean and it made me feel so good to see my little DS appreciate its beauty, too


Tiggerkeeper: Isn't it amazing how siblings can fight one minute, then show real caring and concern for their sibling, the next??

 

[addicted_to_WDW]

My husband lost his job a couple of weeks ago. We had a family discussion about how money was going to be tight for a while and that we all had to make some concessions.

My 8 year old came up to us about an hour later and said, "Daddy, I have $42 saved and you can have it. I don't need more video games."

I tear up every time I think of that. He is such a sweet, giving kid.

 

[EROS]

Very nice thread, BUMCAT , but I reallllllllllllllllllllllllllllly miss the good ole "report card" brag posts ...............

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

My DS is the sweetest, most caring little kid. He wears his heart on his sleave and gives love so freely. He cares about so many people, it warms my heart.

My DD is still a bit young, but I feel I must be doing something right by her, because she will lean over at times give me a big hug and kiss and say I love you.

My kids fill my heart with such joy!

 

[doxdogy]

I do have a dear nephew story. My mother passed away 9 years ago. At the time my brother-in-law and his family were living with us. I called them from the hospital to get my brother's number and told them that my mother had passed away. When we got home, my nephew jumped up and ran over and gave me the biggest hug and told me that he loved me. My nephew has always been to me the son I never had. Another one that comes to mind happened when he was 16. He had gotten two tickets from his parents to a Jaguars game. His mother told me that when he opened them up his first words were cool now Aunt Theresa and I can go to a game together.

 

[DocRafiki]

Aww... these are nice. Thanks for sharing.

 

[JerseyJanice]

Hey, Eros! I spared you that post earlier this week. Want to hear about all the A's and B's my kid got? He's in first grade, and I didn't even expect A-B-C grades yet. I thought his report card would be outstanding-satisfactory-needs improvement.

It was a very pleasant surprise to see the A's and B's, though.

A special story about my little guy--last week, he had a playdate with a classmate. I chaperoned this child on last year's field trip and think he's a sweetie.

We had a great day with him. The two boys played nicely all day.

When his mother picked him up, we got to talking, and it turns out that the boy had serious developmental delays when he was younger. I'd never have guessed! He appears to be perfectly fine.

But apparently, some of the kids at school picked up on that he has difficulties and have been teasing him about being slow and stupid. My heart just about broke when the mother told me about it. This child has worked very hard to overcome some big problems, so these taunts hurt them extra hard.

Later that night, my son told me how much he likes this boy and that the other kids are sometimes mean to him. So I asked if he sticks up for the boy, and he answered, "yes, mommy, he's my friend, and friends always help each other."

He's such a good boy. So compassionate. If he ever noticed that this kid had problems, he never let on about it.

 

[Beauty]

Awww JJ thats so sweet and doesn't it make you proud! John-Cole has an older boy that comes over now everyday because his mom needs him to stay somewhere for about 30 minutes before she gets off work. This child is so helpful to John-Cole. He is teaching him basketball and baseball and showing such patience with J.C. His mom must be proud too.

 

[helenk]

I am proud of both my children, DS 20 and DD 15, almost 16. They are both so loving and I enjoy the fact that they still like to spend time with me! My daughter and I watch 7th heaven, Gilmore Girls and Smallville together every week. My son and I are going to WDW this December and he is so thrilled that it is just going to be the 2 of us. DD does not want to go this trip.
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To me the good grades are wonderful, but I feel good knowing that I have raised good children.

 

[EROS]

Originally posted by JerseyJanice
Hey, Eros! I spared you that post earlier this week. Want to hear about all the A's and B's my kid got? He's in first grade, and I didn't even expect A-B-C grades yet. I thought his report card would be outstanding-satisfactory-needs improvement.

Thanks, Janice. I'm happy for you. I feel a lot better now

 

[ByTheSea]

My extended family always gets quite carried away with Christmas gift giving. This year my spouse and I decided to do something we've talked about doing for years and opt out of the gift orgy with my siblings. Every year we buy for EVERYONE, and in turn, receive way too many gifts. We decided to use the money for charitable purposes instead.

As we explained this to our 8 year old son, that at Christmas this year, he would receive a few gifts from Mom and Dad, probably something from Grandma, and Santa of course, but none from all the aunts, uncles cousins etc. (and what we would do instead) and I asked him if he was OK with it?

And he said yeah but..... OK, so I won't get any presents from them, and we aren't buying any for my cousins but for the orphanage instead? That's good, but what about {cousin A and cousin B?} they only cool presents they ever get are the ones I give them.




I thought it was sweet, he didn't blink an eye at receiving less, but he was worried that his cousins would only get "boring" gifts

 

[bumcat]

Thanks for all the posts. I love reading these!!

 

[LIDisneyFan]

My Mom died 2 weeks ago. DD (10) was mom were super-close. DD had a great deal of difficulty dealing with her Grandma's death, and was overwhelmed at the wake - she couldn't stop wailing (which is NOT like her at all). We really were stumped as parents - what could we do - our hearts were breaking for her.

That night, she asked if she could write a letter to Grandma and place it in her coffin when she was buried. Of course we said Yes, and it helped her so much.

Oh, the maturity and insight!

 

[bsnyder]

I love to read this stuff! Such nice kids.

My oldest DS is a college freshman, going to a school about 3 hours from home.

He called me last week to say he was coming home for the weekend, for an event here on Saturday night. He wanted to know what his 8 year old sister was doing on Friday night. I told him that we had to go to a charity fundraiser and that DS#2 would be babysitting for Allison.

He said that I wouldn't need Kyle to babysit, because he wanted to take Allison out somewhere, just the two of them, because he really missed her....I had tears in my eyes at this point in the conversation.....

Of course, Allison was about to jump out of her skin, waiting for her big brother to get home that evening! They had a nice dinner and a trip to the mall, where he bought her a little gift.

I'm very proud of what a nice, caring young man he is!

 

[RNMOM]

These are great. I have one...not too big a deal but considering my boys have been having world war III around here..

DS#1 was talking to DS#2 about how he was going to get home tomorrow as he had a meeting after school. He didn't want him to get stranded and not have a ride. This is a BIG step in the right direction. Normally he would not care. There is hope.

Of course they were having "fun" tossing underwear from the clean basket I was about to fold on each other.

 

[JºoºhnG]

My step-daughter (who really has become my Daughter) is turning 17 in January. She has had a friend since she has been in grade school. They have been friends for approximately 8 years now. Well this girl is very sweet, she has some difficulty in school and is not one of the more "popular" girls in school. My daughter on the other hand is very well liked and could be part of the "in" group.

Although my daughter has lots of friends she is still best friends with her grade school friend. If the others don't include her friend in their plans my daughter doesn't go or they make their own plans. My daughter doesn't want to be popular at the expense of her best friend.

In this life there are a lot more things more important then good grades!!!

Oh yeah and did I mention that she is almost as much of a Disney Fanatic as her step-dad..LOL Now that's something to be proud of...LOL

Have a Disney Day!

 

[Serena]

These were wonderful stories to read. Thank you for sharing.

 

[Pooh93]