tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129487623984956351.post3954426282573651528..comments2024-03-26T01:30:23.809-07:00Comments on Janet Autherine - Growing into Greatness: Becoming the Happiest Mom: The Kids are Alive!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01192256575745470318noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129487623984956351.post-54293418759723865612011-06-04T21:06:29.168-07:002011-06-04T21:06:29.168-07:00Wow, what a great story! Thanks for sharing it. Wh...Wow, what a great story! Thanks for sharing it. When I think powerful, I also think STRONG. Your son thinks that you are strong and influential. He is clearly very proud of you and you should be so very proud of yourself!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01192256575745470318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129487623984956351.post-20275727690047967812011-06-03T21:03:09.068-07:002011-06-03T21:03:09.068-07:00So tonight, I heard the most amazing thing ever th...So tonight, I heard the most amazing thing ever that brought tears to my eyes! After a horribly hectic day at work, with a husband out of town (for what seems like the millionth time), I was coordindating/hosting a 5th grade graduation party for my 10 year old twin boys' class. I'm not going to lie -- it was a big pain in the "you-know-what" and I was both frustrated by others and annoyed by myself for all the damn coordinating emails, but the party was huge success for the kiddos. What happened at the party came as a total surpise though -- my sons' teachers -- a fantasic male teacher -- approached me, and said, you really should know the one word your son used to describe you. Curious and skeptical, I said, "mean?" The teacher looked at me and said, "No. The word your son used to decribe you was "POWERFUL." He said, your son thinks you are a "powerful" woman. I have to say that it stopped me in my tacks! My son sees me as someone who is in control -- despite my mommy meltdowns -- who has something meaningful to contribute; who mkaes things happen; and who has a voice of her own. I was overwhelmed of this sense that it was all worth it -- the long hours at work and at home, the stress, the running around like crazy from baseball practice to the grocery store -- because I had earned the respect of my 10 year old son. It was a wonderful moment for me that I think I will never forget -- a lightbulb went off in my head, and I felt complete. Of course, all I wanted to do was rush over to him as he danced with his friends, but I resisted the urge -- knowing that I had to let him be his own "man" with his friends. But quietly, as we left the party, I leaned over and told him how much I apprecaited what he told his teacher, that I was so proud of the the young man he is becoming, and that I loved him. He looked back at me, smiled, and said "I love you too, Mom." Right now, all is right with the world!sarah spoonernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129487623984956351.post-80542820257735882602011-05-27T05:26:16.975-07:002011-05-27T05:26:16.975-07:00Thanks so much Beth. It sounds like you are still ...Thanks so much Beth. It sounds like you are still finding some joy in what sounds like a very stressful situation. I came over to your blog but didnt' see a way to follow you. I will try again. Look forward to following your journey.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01192256575745470318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129487623984956351.post-22190193508323395932011-05-26T06:55:33.463-07:002011-05-26T06:55:33.463-07:00I can totally relate to your blog, I too have two ...I can totally relate to your blog, I too have two boys, ages 5 & 6, only 15 months apart and presently doing it along (husband in jail). It's challenging, but soooo joyful at the same time, I reflect back at the end of the night when all is quiet how I cannot imagine my life without them.<br /><br />I've just started blogging a few months ago, using it initially to just vent and get out my feelings, but I'd like to turn it into something that other people can read and enjoy as well as getting to review products :) Keep up the good work, I am following you and look forward to more posts.Beth Hornhttp://www.bethhorn73.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com