Today, I watched my son receive an award for being on the honor roll all school year. I am over the moon proud of the little prince. Every year since he started school (he is finishing up third grade) he has done well with his academics. Whenever report cards come out we see wonderful grades, but average, if we are lucky, conduct grades. There is very little concern that he will put anyone out of the running for a good citizenship award.
So, I started thinking. Yes, my little prince can be a handful at times. But, which would I rather have, a nerd with a little attitude, or a slacker with perfect behavior? He wants to be a meteorologist when he grows up, lofty goals for such a young age. He will need the strong academic skills he is building now.
I know well enough that the angst he causes me know will ebb and flow as he matures and grows. I realize there will be days I want to pull my hair out. But, more often than not, I will kiss him every night and tell him how proud I am of him. Not just for the grades, but for the great kid he really is, and the wonderful man I know he will become.
Guest Author Theresa Hesse is full time mom of two rambunctious children, full time employee, part time student and devoted to her family and friends. Being a tiny bit insane helps juggle everything!! Theresa enjoys writing, sewing and music. Her dislikes include sorting socks, yardwork and scratchy blankets.
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