When Was Your Last Proud Moment?

Isn't it great to see that look of pride on their faces when they know they've done well? That's my favorite part. =)

The other day I had a potential daycare family come visit (I am a home provider), and as they were leaving, my daughter (3.5) said, "It was nice to meet you." I had her give me a high five on the spot! It's nice to know that things actually take sometimes.

This morning when I dropped my 6 y/o off at his bus stop he was running up the steps of his bus, stopped, turned around and ran back to the car and opened up the car door and said "Bye Ryder, I love you" then off he went. It brought tears to my eyes that he did this for his brother and it brought tears to my eyes again just now sharing it with you all.
I am so proud of the sweet young man I have who is not afraid to show his feelings!

I am really proud of my daughter at all times, but I am most proud when I see her do things when she doesn't know anyone is looking. The other day at a store we decided we needed a cart after we had done some shopping, so she ran ahead of me to grab one. Just as I came around the corner, I saw her pull a cart out and give it to an older woman next to her. I was really proud to see what a sweet young woman she is turning out to be.

Mine was this morning too. My 8 yr old son had a school musical all about New York. He does not like to sing or act in public and has been saying for weeks how "utterly embarrassing" the whole thing will be. Then today he goes on stage, winks at me and throws down!!!! American Idol who??? I was so proud, my hubs got the whole thing on video my son performing and me a maniac!!!

Today the sifu said my oldest was ready (ALREADY) to test for his next belt. This is an award winning school and one that doesn't just pass out belts, so it was a real accomplishment for my little guy. He practices every day at home, including the whole stretching routine, and teaches my husband and I with patience and clarity. He corrects us patiently too. Kinda big for a 4 year old, I think!
This morning my youngest, who just Tuesday I voiced concern at how he doesn't seem to try to talk, said "Yes", "Soap", "Wow" and "Let's go" at the car wash. Little things, but I'm proud often. :P

I was so proud of my 2 year old (well 27 months) at the grocery store. I was with my parents and my dad was asking her if she wanted to go on his shoulders, sit in the cart one by one and she was answering completely and followed by a complete sentence about walking by herself. She followed a long conversation and talked and held her own about responding intelligently. It made me proud that she is so smart.

She just amazes me every day.

I am so proud when my older son 3 1/2 helps or tries to calm his little brother 13 m. when I don't ask him to. I just know they're going to be best buddies and it makes me smile!

Well, this is going to sound mean at first but stick with it!

My in-laws are real pieces of work. They ignore my son, interrupt, pay little attention to what he has to say. (They're like this with everyone.) My son is nearly 8 now & although I have never said anything to him about it, the other night over dinner he says "You know what makes me REALLY mad? When Gram & Pap interrupt me and don't listen. That's SOOOOO RUDE!" It made me know that I am instilling values in him, he recognizes rude behavior and knows not to do it b/c of how it makes others feel.
Kind of made all those years of tongue-biting worth it.

My kids elementary school hired a Latin Dance Instructor to teach them salsa and cha-cha dances. After just 2 hours of instruction the classes all danced for each other in the auditorium and parents were invited. The girls wore dresses, the guys dressed as best they could. But my son insisted on wearing his suit, with black shirt and light colored tie.

I noticed that the 'best' dancers were placed in the front, middle position. When my son's class was called he led his partner to the front and middle, where he gracefully led his partner through a perfect routine. I had no idea he could lead and dance, except for what we do around the house.

This Latin instructor won first place in a televised dance show. He asked my son if other sports teachers have ever told him to continue with that sport. And actually, yes, several times that has happened. The teacher responded with "I expected that answer. No matter what you do in life you will be a phenomenal success and might I recommend dancing to you? I also had numerous teachers and parents ask me later where he took dance lessons. He's never had them. Same people told me that they videotaped him because he was so enjoyable to watch. He just turned 12...I have always told him that ladies love a good dancer. But I was mentally preparing him for highschool.

For all the sad husband stories I read here, I am proud that I am raising a confident young gentleman who will be dancing with one of your daughters one day. And sooner than I expected.

Ahhh, every minute of every day - my daughter has Williams Syndrome and has very serious developmental delays, she is doing what an average 2 year old can do and she's now over 4. But every day she learns something and makes me laugh and amazes me, and because of her struggles and the strength of self and character I see in her, every minute is a super proud moment for me :)

My son is only 4 months, but I'm proud at every little thing he learns to do... His first smile (Even though all smiles are real smiles... Meaning gas smiles do not exist in my book), laugh (Which just happened today... Boyfriend has been saying that he does it all the time but this is the first time I have actually heard it), babble (When he hears his daddy's voice on the phone he will go on and on for at least 5 minutes telling his daddy about his day... In his own little baby babble that no one can understand, just like when I come home from work and he sees me... On and on, nothing can stop him from telling mamma about his day), and partially sit up (If he's leaning back at a slight angle he'll sit up straight on his own)...

Now if he would just learn how to roll over... Then I'd be really proud! :)

While I have moments all the time. I would have to say hearing my littlest say finally at 2 and a half years ''i love you too, mommy''. He was severely delayed with speech so hearing that still making me smile. We have always had a really strong mom son sense. Just last night he had been in bed for a bit. My hub and I were just vegging. I turn to him and say '' i bet you zz is up here soon''. No sooner had i said it my hub was hushing me cause he thought he heard one of the boys...he did. it was my zz. its just our thing for some reason.

I get the very proud feeling everyday I pick my brody up from kindergarten. He loves school and his love for knowledge and new things is just so exciting.

My middle one, he is my trouble right now. but he is about 3 feet tall and fifty lbs. and he has this curly curly blonde hair and you look at and him and he is always just smiley.

I dont know sometimes. when i look at them and smile i think a few things. wow, look how far I have made it and all three are loved and nutured and safe. I cant believe we handle three surprises so amazingly. so i am proud of my hubby and i as well.

Anyone out there raising kids should be given a medal of honor. Even if they are not of blood relation. I think those deserve a bigger priase!!

god bless'
libby

mine are little proud moments and other moms are going to say so. mine said a 4 word sentence the other day and he is 2 1/2 and severly speech delayed. he said where did chris go. mommy ws so proud

awww! congrats!

not really about my kid's accomlishments exactly, but...

tonight my husband, myself, and our 4 year old son went out to dinner. it was literally the perfect meal. we were all relaxed, happy to be there, enjoying each others' company. not one thing clouded our perfect night. my son behaved perfectly, better than perfectly, and used chopsticks for the first time. he was adorable with excitement (we went to one of those mongolian bbq places that grill the food for you, very exciting and fun) and loving every S. of it. i found myself just soaking up the warm fuzzy feelings of being in the exact right moment at the exact right time. i had one of those "moments". i am so proud of my awesome family! :)

My children are older. I have a sophomore and a senior.
My 18 year old just got a letter from his college asking him to interview for an Honor Scholarship. He also auditioned for and got a lead role in his high school's production of Hair Spray!
My almost 16 year old was selected to go to University of South Carolina for an Honor Band - her second Honor Band at the collegiate level this year.
Those are the big things.
My kids make me proud every day. I don't have to ask them to do their homework. I don't have to ask them to go to bed on time. (I do have to ask them to pick up their rooms.) My kids are well behaved honor students at school. They get straight As. They volunteer to help different organizations without being asked. They volunteer to do different mundane tasks at school - these are silly tasks that the other students can't be bothered doing like sorting music scores, helping to put large instruments in storage, stacking chairs in the classroom because the teacher can't do it, hauling equipment from one end of the school to the other... thankless yucky jobs. They do them cheerfully and wonder aloud why the others won't help. That is what makes me really proud.
LBC