I am very proud of this kid today. Last night was her kindy Xmas concert. For the time yesterday she actually participated in a kindy activity – singing and practicing the actions in preparation for the big event. The kindy staff were so excited that finally the child who hasn’t spoken all term finally looked like she was having fun.
But when it was time to get on stage with her classmates, she lost her nerve. For the first part of the concert, Twiggy sat with her. And for the second part, I sat with her.
Then it happened. I whispered in her ear: “Maybe this song you could pretend there’s no-one watching and just sing it to me. Be brave.” And she did. I could see her eyes, so full of fear, start to soften. I small smile built up inside her.
I looked out into the audience and locked eyes with my husband. His smile was wide. He was so proud of her. I was so proud of her. And most importantly, she was proud of herself.
And that my friends is what being a parent is all about. The little moments that really are so, so big.
Have you had any lately?
bigwords x
Hi, I'm Bianca Wordley, I write about life.
that totally made me cry. gustsy little girl of yours!
i watched my second perform last night at his final primary years exhibition.
the second of my five off to high school…… it feels so big and so momentous.
all these little moments that are just so very very big.
i was so proud last night- not just of my child but of all the children there.
the world is in good hands……
That is so precious!
My daughter is the same – we have her Christmas concert next Friday.
I try to find proud moments daily 🙂 Mr 7’s manners always make me proud and Miss 16’s general attitude make me proud too x
Beautiful x. We have my son’s Christmas “show” at kindy next week, I think he’ll be ok, me and Al are another matter!
Such a beautiful feel good post.Proves you are doing a great job proud mama.
Thankyou for sharing and giving me a warm fuzzy feeling.xx
Oh that is so beautiful! xo
Just beautiful. My son is very, very underweight and on GP orders we’re desperately trying to build him up. He’s only in kindy and when he comes home from school with a full lunch box it can be quite disheartening. However, recently he’s started to bring home empty lunch boxes. I haven’t said too much about it because, while we want him to eat, we don’t want to make a big deal out of it either. But today the mother of his best friend told me that my son has been saying to her son: “Today I’m going to eat ALL my lunch because I want to impress my mum”. I had no idea. Needless to say he was smothered by kisses at home time today.
This is it Bianca. What it is all about. X
This made me teary. It’s hard to watch your kid step out of their comfort zone but oh so wonderful when they do & you realise they are OK.
My biggest is about to gradute from primary school & head to high school. I thought I was ready but I’m not. Looking at him now so grown up I cant believe this is the same kid that in kindy wouldn’t walk to the toilet during lunch & ended up wetting himself he was so scared. Those few weeks broke my heart but he isn’t that little boy any more & that breaks my heart all over again. I am so proud of him.
Oh yes. Lots lately – my youngest learning to swim, graduating from preschool, trial days at big school, performance at a talent show…big year for her, and us 🙂