Today has been one of those days when I am bubbling inside. Bubbling inside with overwhelming pride.
The kind of pride when you can’t contain the corners of your mouth from pulling upwards into a big fat grin that stretches from one ear to the other.
Today was parents evening for the big kids.
Now, I have to say that parents evening normally has this effect on me and there are numerous things that my children do that make me continually proud, but today seems more intense for some reason.
The feedback regarding their achievements and work ethic was excellent and of course that makes me immensely proud, but it was the comments regarding their characters and the people they are becoming that made me feel like I was going to burst. As parents, we are all proud of our children. Proud of their first word, first step, first poo on the potty, first stick person drawing, and so on.
Children change so fast that there is often a continuous feeling of pride. As parents though, we are often very biased about our own children, and that is of course our prerogative and part of the job description…but how wonderful is it when a third party affirms all the things you think?
To be told that your children are: hard-working; assertive; conscientious; attentive to those who are sad or struggling; great friends; great leaders; determined; helpful; kind; caring; loyal; trustworthy; a pleasure to teach and a great example to others is utterly heart melting.
This was followed by a report from nursery that one of my other little people had excelled in his cake baking session today. Despite being the youngest he was the only one who could get to grips with making cakes and everything that was involved because we do lots of baking at home together. These are the extraordinary ‘ordinary’ moments that make being a parent incredible. 
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Oh how absolutely lovely, you must feel so proud. Well done Mummy, you're obviously doing a fantastic job!! xx
Congratulations! I'm smiling for you 🙂
What a lovely post. Congratulations on raising such lovely little people 🙂 May they stay that way and continue to make you proud. Elsa is a little bit of a chatterbox and people always comment on how advanced her speech is for her ages. It always makes me glow to hear people say that but I have to admit I always feel a little bit awkward too, like I don't want to be smug or brag!! Haha. I said this to her Daddy and he thought I was insane 🙂
Oh thank you and thatlinks for reading x
Oh thanks so much for reading x
I felt very awkward. You are spot on there! Thanks for reading!
Oh how wonderful and definitely something to be proud of 🙂
Thanks for reading 🙂
You must be so proud of them all. Great to hear they are doing so well 🙂 x
Oh thanks Kim – hope your little dude enjoys his party!! x
Huge clapping and congrats. You must be so very proud. Thanks for linking up to Share With Me. #sharewithme
Thanks for reading Jenny x
Fab – it's those moments that help with the tough days isn't it? Love your little chef's photo too 🙂 #sharethejoy
Sure is! Thanks for reading 🙂
I totally agree 🙂 Well done to you and your children!
Aw what an amazing post and yes I can imagine you are just bursting with pride- as a Mummy I get such a rush when someone compliments my children. xx
Thanks for reading 🙂
Thank you and thanks for reading xx
Oh that bottom picture! What a cutie pie 🙂
I know exactly what you mean – my little boy has just left behind the nappies at 25 months, and I'm so stupidly proud of him. Part of me things I'm silly to get so excited over it, but hey, as his mum it is indeed my prerogative to beam!
Thanks for joining in with the #sharethejoylinky
Beam away! thanks so much for your lovely comment 🙂
Oh yay for wonderful reports! That baking photo is adorable! 😀 #magicmoments
Ah thanks – he loves to bake!
Oh well done for the wonderful reports. Zach is at nursery and we have parents evening but it’s pretty pointless at the mo! I’m sure I will feel extra proud when he’s at school. We often get comments from complete strangers about what a well behaved and polite little boy he is – this makes my heart boom! Well done to you mumma, you must be chuffed 🙂 Thanks so much for linking up with #TwinklyTuesday
Those are lovely comments – you should celebrate with a fist pump/pat on the back 🙂 You have all the lovely school stuff to come …enjoy x
Thank you! Someone said it today, I fist pumped hehe!!
yay! 🙂 x