Can I have a "proud" moment?

[emsiewill]

There's so few places that one can shamelessly boast about one's children, so I hope you all don't mind if I quote from my dd's reports. They brought them home today, and I'm at home alone with no-one to share my pride with. They brought tears to my eyes.

dd1 (age 7, year 2) "X is a delightful child. It has been a privilege to teach her this year. Her work across the curruculum is of the highest standard. X enjoys all aspects of school life, and makes the most of every opportunity offered to her. X is always eager and ready to help, and I can completely rely on her to carry out any task quietly, conscientiously and with a minimum of fuss. She works quietly and unobtrusively and can always be depended on to do her best. She is a courteous and happy child."

dd2 (age 5, reception) "Y has made excellent progress this year and has developed her skills in all areas of the curruculum. She has grown in confidence and is an asset to the class. She is helpful, considerate and polite towards her peers and adults alike. She makes every effort with all aspects of her work and always tries very hard. Y has also produced some wonderful drawings, she has been a pleasure to teach."

What more could any parent ask for? There was also reams of stuff in the vein of "she can describe the properties of many 3D shapes", "she can represent a piece of music through a series of different movements" etc, but to me the general comments are the bit that mean everything.

I feel very privileged to have such wonderful children. Hope you don't mind me posting this.

[lilibet]

oh thats lovely - them getting a good report just makes you float, doesn't it - and remember not just to be proud of them but to be proud of you too - I'm sure that you put in time with them at home for them to be doing so well - or is it just fantastic inherited genes?

[Easy]

Well done emsie, enjoy your moment of pride.

Give both a big hug, a special treat, and an extra kiss in bed tonight.

And remember this next time they're arguing like cat and dog .

[eefs]

You must be really proud All your hard work is paying off

[suedonim]

Aw, lovely news. Well done to your dd's.

[katie37]

They are both brill reports. Well done to you all

[Slinky]

Awww fabulous - well done to your DDs

I always read the "personal" comments first - that means more to me than they can do X, Y and Z.


Report Day is Friday in our house with Parents Evening on Monday

[cuppy]

They sound wondeful - what a great parent you must be!

[Frenchgirl]

well done to your dds and you, it's such a wonderful feeling to see something so positive written about your child! Sure you'll have some extra lovely cuddles tonight!!!

[unicorn]

aarrhh that is so sweet.. brought tears to my eyes... what lovely kids... and well done you- you should be proud of yourself!!

[coppertop]

Well done to your dd's. You have every right to be proud of them

[carla]

emsiewill, that brought tears to my eyes too!

[Marina]

Three clever little girls, well done to them all and their parents, who help them get the best out of school

[katierocket]

that is lovely. I had tears in my eyes and they're not even my chidlren! you should be very proud of them, and of you for bringing them up so well.

[highlander]

aaaaaaaah, what more could a mum ask for?

What a great job you're doing - time to crack open a treat for yourself?