Two generations
I was proud at both ends the other day, so to speak.
Sunday Tracey and I went to a dinner that honored a few people who have been involved in the ethnic center for years. Dad was one of the honorees. I was tempted to not go because I didn't know how much it might mean to him and time is so short with other things necessary, but Tracey motivated me to go. I am glad I did for many reasons. The one I found most interesting was that out of all the people we talked to and listened to that day, I was most proud of my Dad-because he is my Dad, because of all he has done, but more than that because of - sounds silly- but the way he has aged. People are very interesting, but my Dad is the one who didn't talk too much, but talked enough; didn't force himself on others socially, but socialized; was humble enough about the award to accept it, but not dote on it. I was truly proud of him for everything that day.
Then came Monday and it was time for open house at Sheehan. Katie and Connor are both good students and we know (after 17 years of open houses) that teachers don't talk about specific kids at open house. However, we actually had so many nice comments made about both of them. Connor is a PE intern-helping to teach freshmen and sophomore PE class, and as soon as his teacher knew who we were, she told us how great Connor is. Then the other PE teacher joined in telling us what a big heart Connor has and he is smart. He also works with one of them on the blood drives the school gives every year. It was a nice feeling because as parents you get all the other stuff that comes with having children at home...arguments, negativity, rebellion, etc. Then it was Katie and we heard wonderful things from two of her teachers of how she is a great self-advocate and thoughtful and smart, from her Psych teacher.
So.... a day of being proud of both generations!!!
Sunday Tracey and I went to a dinner that honored a few people who have been involved in the ethnic center for years. Dad was one of the honorees. I was tempted to not go because I didn't know how much it might mean to him and time is so short with other things necessary, but Tracey motivated me to go. I am glad I did for many reasons. The one I found most interesting was that out of all the people we talked to and listened to that day, I was most proud of my Dad-because he is my Dad, because of all he has done, but more than that because of - sounds silly- but the way he has aged. People are very interesting, but my Dad is the one who didn't talk too much, but talked enough; didn't force himself on others socially, but socialized; was humble enough about the award to accept it, but not dote on it. I was truly proud of him for everything that day.
Then came Monday and it was time for open house at Sheehan. Katie and Connor are both good students and we know (after 17 years of open houses) that teachers don't talk about specific kids at open house. However, we actually had so many nice comments made about both of them. Connor is a PE intern-helping to teach freshmen and sophomore PE class, and as soon as his teacher knew who we were, she told us how great Connor is. Then the other PE teacher joined in telling us what a big heart Connor has and he is smart. He also works with one of them on the blood drives the school gives every year. It was a nice feeling because as parents you get all the other stuff that comes with having children at home...arguments, negativity, rebellion, etc. Then it was Katie and we heard wonderful things from two of her teachers of how she is a great self-advocate and thoughtful and smart, from her Psych teacher.
So.... a day of being proud of both generations!!!
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