For those of you who know me well-you all know my week
has big one big fat problem. I don’t even have the energy to get into it right
now I am so annoyed.
But….last night Bear was honored to be invited to the
Gala Night of his high school where exceptional behavior and outstanding
academic results were honored and celebrated.
When he got this invitation it was as though we were being
invited to an Oscars’ ceremony-never in my wildest dreams would we have thought
that one of our kids could exceed expectations at this particular school. We always
hoped for the bottom quarter or maybe maybe at the average. Doesn’t sound like
much to hope for but believe me if you spend one day at this school you would
know that I am talking about..
And there he was..accepting his honors…the girls calling
out his name as he walked in the building. I was very very very proud.
And then after the ceremony was over, him taking the time to introduce
us to all of his teachers and express a kind word for them about their course,
their pretty dresses..questions about the next year and their personal future
endeavors. I loved seeing him in his element.
I loved the sportsmanship too-congratulating the winners
of the bigger awards and truly being happy for them even though he did not
receive a bigger award. Congratulating his best buddy who won an award he would
have loved to win based on peer votes, and telling him in all sincerity he truly deserved it.
Asking me in the car if we could go for a treat at McDonalds
just the two of us and thanking me profusely for his chicken wrap that cost
2.99&. Bumping into the school service woman at the cash and seeing her
know his name and hug him amongst 685 Sec 1's at the school, and him treat her as though she was the most
important person in the school. Him telling me in front of her that she was one
of the nicest people ever.
Last
night was a breath of fresh air amongst all the fog.
It made every single ounce of energy I have poured into
parenting and life…..all worth it.
PS-And feeling a wonderful pride too as my beautiful cousin from the Chiffons graduated with high honours in Science and is now on her way to medical school !!!! Having her send me a lovely photo..and having Bear talk the whole way in the car about her and say...."we are both pretty smart eh?" You certainly both are!!!!! And beautuiful and loving people. The whole package my two darlings..proud of you both.
