I'M SUCCESSFUL, DON'T YA' KNOW?!

I have to preface this post by stating the reason I am writing this. I started this blog, as you may know, as a way to chronicle events in the kids lives (as well as mine) so they can always go back and read even the most small, silly things. It's easy for parents to recall major events in their kids lives on down the road, but it's the day-to-day things that make them who they are I want them to remember.

In any case, one of Shelby's challenges right now is her spelling. More so than the average 2nd grader, but we're working on it. This will pass and she will grow to be a very successful and productive part of society and have a wonderful and loving family of her own, etc... . All the things that really matter in life. I only say this because she is very sensitive about it, has been made fun of at school because of it and I am in no way trying to point out something she considers to be a "negative". I just happen to know something she doesn't know right now and that is: Her spelling will improve with time and work. :-)
That being said, and knowing how most kids spell phonetically at some time or another, she provided me with a memory I will have for the rest of my life today. Because I'm able to look at it through my "Mom" eyes in the future and not my worrisome/educational eyes of today.

The 2nd grade class at her school hosted a Mother's Day Tea today. Each child was supposed to use the letters of their first name to describe their mom.

I've decided I am going to frame this (KR already said if I don't, she is going to!) and put it by my bed. That way, before my feet hit the floor each morning, I'll read at least the first and last words and figure that will ensure a great day!

To top things off, Ben told me, "Since Shelby got to say nice things about you today, I want to also." I told him, "Great...go ahead."

"Mom...I love you more than old people love orange juice."

That's right.

"Wow Ben. That's huge!"

"Yep...big time, mom!"

I ask you, am I the luckiest, most blessed mom in the world? Yes. Yes I am.