My lil’ soapbox.
Posted by Michelle on May 27th, 2009 . Filed under: Uncategorized .I went to my son’s class last week as they were celebrating summer birthdays. I love that the teacher recognizes that there are kids who were born in the summer and otherwise wouldn’t get to do the treat day in class and have all the fun that everyone who has a birthday during the school year enjoys. There were 9 kids celebrating their birthdays – and only 4 of us moms there….2 other moms who weren’t there sent things. I work a full-time job, I leave the house before 7 and I am home 6:30ish every day. But there is no career worth missing those important things for your kids. I don’t ask my boss if I can go to these things, I tell him “and I’ll be out of the office this afternoon from 1:30-4 for my kid’s school concert….” or whatever it is. I suppose he could tell me no – but he hasn’t, so in that respect, I am fortunate. There is nothing like seeing your kid’s little smile when you walk into the classroom – really heartwarming – so be sure you are doing everything you can to be a part of your kids’ lives…they’re only young once and this is the only shot you’ve got to be the bestest mommy ever.
What was more heartwarming for me was something that I saw when I went over to D’s desk. He asked if he could come back to my office with me – there would only be an hour left so I said OK. I went to his desk to get his stuff packed up so that we could go and noticed my name on something….I reached for it and it was the card that I made him that I shared with you all HERE. I picked it up and looked at it and said to him….”you keep this right here, on your desk?”….and he looked at me like I was the silliest mommy ever and said “of course!” So precious.
I didn’t have a lot of time last night, but wanted to play with my new Papertrey goodness that was waiting for me when I got home – finally (it’d been delayed by UPS which really irritated me as I wanted to play with this stuff over the long weekend). I made this simple card for my son – will give it to him on the last day of school next week – congratulating him for finishing 1st grade and wishing him much love and success as he prepares to be a big 2nd-grader.
And for those of you that are interested in blog candy – Miss Marti from Pez-A-Doodle has a lil’ sumpin’-sumpin’ on her blog today *wink*
Have a great day!
May 27th, 2009 at 7:03 am
Watching your child’s face light up when they see you in school is one of the greatest feelings in the world – I agree with you!! How sweet that he kept his card with him.
May 27th, 2009 at 7:34 am
Definitely a mommy moment!! How sweet 🙂 Love the card too!
May 27th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
You’re an awesome Mom! And I just love that son of yours. He’ll treasure this card, too. Of course. 😀
May 27th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
This is so sweet it almost made me cry – I couldn’t take off for Abby’s birthday and after reading this today (her birthday) I walked over and stated – “i got my work one and now I am leaving to go get my girls.” Thanks Michelle – even if you don’t get to see this.
May 27th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Thanks for the reminder to never take a moment with them for granted. I love the card that you made him, and I hope he does too. I think it’s awesome he had your card you made him before out on his desk. I’ll bet that you felt so special!!! Thanks for sharing your story.
May 27th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
AWesome card!!!!
May 28th, 2009 at 5:04 am
I so agree with u! Kids grow up way faster than we can even blink!
love the card!