Proud Mama

There are moments in parenting that don't come with photos or mementos, but which you cherish more than gold.

This morning at school I watched the Principal connect Alex's hand with a very scared little kindergarten boy he'd just himself walked across the drive.

I don't know exactly what was asked of Alex, but he turned to the little boy, said something, and the look on that boy's face changed.  Alex had instantly calmed his fears and given control to a situation which had obviously seemed very out of control just moments ago.  They walked up the school path hand in hand.  The Principal waved at me with a smile as I rolled through the drop off line.

And I cried.

I grinned and I cried.  So proud of my son, and what these small acts mean for his growing up.

Here begins a long life of helping others.  Of being trusted by authority to be responsible.  And of doing so proudly and willingly.

Alex Broom Balancing

Alex was helping clean up when he figured out that he could balance the broom - look Ma' - no hands!