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A thread about your offspring making you extremely proud!

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erikbloodaxe · 19/12/2023 19:16

A safe space (no comments about bragging allowed) to just have a moment to express your pride.

I'll start

DS and I work for the same company. Very different roles. He has just been made Senior Management at 24. Just so blooming proud.

OP posts:
Almostnew2023 · 19/12/2023 20:27

@TheKnittedCharacter Kids like yours make the world a nice place to live in. Being kind in a world where many are anything but is a major thing.

Stargazer46 · 19/12/2023 20:28

Split up from my husband (& sons’ dad) 6 months ago and very proud of how my sons (18 & 14) have handled it.

pbdr · 19/12/2023 20:31

My 2 year old adores chocolate above everything else. This morning she got her advent calendar chocolate, then before eating it hesitated, thought for a minute and then said "for mama" and tried to put it in my mouth.
I know that's a silly little thing compared to the big achievements of other DCs, but I was so touched that she was going to give up her only chocolate for me when it's something she looks forward to so much each morning.
I love her so much.

Rollinghill · 19/12/2023 20:31

My 12yo DS just passed his digital grade 4 music exam (recorded in one take) and gained a music scholarship - all in the last week.

CutiePatooties · 19/12/2023 20:34

My 7 year old DD coming home with an amazing school report - excellent effort, her teacher saying she’s proud of her and can’t wait to see her fly next year and her attainment is either expected or greater depth. Despite possibly having autism and ADHD (referral’s been made) and despite having a mum with BPD (whilst I’m trying to be stable, I appreciate it must be hard living with me).

She’s gone through so much and last year had a teacher who just saw her as a problem, as she finds it hard to sit still, concentrate, focus, do ‘the right thing’ and acts on impulse. She had a year of being told off every day and told she’s not doing enough and ended up saying she hated herself and how stupid she was and that her teacher and class don’t like her. So to see her resilience bring her to a higher place now, just no words can describe how immensely proud I feel.

dressedforcomfort · 19/12/2023 20:36

My DS (9) sat patiently at the table tonight and wrote Christmas cards to all the teaching staff at school. He really struggles to write due to sensory issues relating to his autism. He struggles to focus due to ADHD. But he did a beautiful job so am proper chuffed with him.

Sometimes the little things feel like big things 🥹

LadyGaGasPokerFace · 19/12/2023 20:39

@erikbloodaxe well done to your son. Good lad!
Im proud of my two as they’re really well behaved kids and everyone compliments me. I met their Deputy Head a few weeks ago in a different capacity and mentioned I was their mother, I was told they were lovely girls and a real credit to me and went into detail about what they like, so they’ve obviously made an impression 😳

LadyGwendoline · 19/12/2023 20:42

@MuddlingThroughLife thank you for sharing your children, your son, with us.

My eldest (30) is a City lawyer, I am so proud of her as I only sixteen when I had her, and was disowned by my family so it was only her and I for a long time. She is so focused, has a brilliant mind, and I am so proud of her.

DD19 voluntarily helps a neighbour who struggles to look after her horses - DD has taken on most of the day to day care as well as her Uni work and is just a lovely, decent young woman.

DD6 never complains about the extra support and time her wee sister’s disabilities need, and always comes in the house ready to give her enormous cuddles.

DD4 is brave, so brave.

WillimNot · 19/12/2023 20:43

DS is a 28 weeker. He has a number of lung conditions and was recently, finally diagnosed with Autism (but we knew for years).

He's doing GCSEs soon, his old school used to just say "oh he has SEN" for everything. Predicted 3-5 for everything.

We moved in the summer and I was worried about him moving school as I worried it would unsettle him, but it was unavoidable.

We had parents evening last week. New teachers couldn't stop raving about him. He's a "lovely kid" "so smart" "so polite" and after the first round of mocks, he is now predicted 8s and 9s for everything bar one type of science. They're asking him to pick up to 4 A'levels for next year, and most subjects want him to pick them. He'd never have been told he could pick 4 at his old school.

His English teacher actually said that she didn't expect much because the report from the old school, she said she felt they'd sent one for the wrong pupil because he's just "so bright" in her class.

I'm so proud. Totally blown away. Angry that I followed the old school about his abilities.

gluenotsoup · 19/12/2023 20:44

I have 3 daughters. My middle dd aged 13 is profoundly disabled, she has such complex needs, but is always sweet natured no matter what, always brave and strong. She’s just come home from an illuminated lights trail with all of us that she has laughed and smiled about non stop. 🙂
My eldest dd, 15, is so protective of her. Last week a girl at school was trying to provoke her into reacting by laughing at disabled people, making disgusting, derogatory comments and generally insulting. Dd refused to rise to it, took herself out of the situation and confided in me at home, having decided the best way forward was to speak to the 2teachers who teach the classes where she’s in contact with her,tell them what happened and ask to be moved. Which she did, very supportive, and she’s back feeling in control. I’m really proud f her maturity and loyalty, and generally being lovely.
Dd aged 8 is just a sweetie and is loving life, just about to take part in her first gymnastics competition.
I’m a very lucky mum 🥰

WhompingWillows · 19/12/2023 21:06

Hellocatshome · 19/12/2023 19:50

Not only has DS16 has gone from nearly being expelled and mixing with a very bad crowd to passing his GCSEs and getting a really sought after apprenticeship in a year which we were immensely proud of as its hard at that age to ditch your friends because they are no good for you. Last week on his way to work at 5am he saw a man on the wrong side of the railings on the bridge and called the police and stayed with him in his words "talking shit about football" until help came.

I would be so absolutely proud of the emotional intelligence of a teen who was observant enough to notice this and then know what to do. Well done your lad!

Fernsfernsferns · 19/12/2023 21:12

parents evening for DD10 and we heard….

shes a joy to teach, the brightest in her year, inspires the others with her attitude and maturity

only worry is that she puts too much pressure on herself.
she has some dyslexia and ADHD traits but is pushing herself to get through without the adjustments offered.

But her teacher is great and thinking carefully about how to guide her and to (in his words) ‘know she is enough’

its nice to be able to post about her success. as she’s so stellar I don’t mention it in real life for worry of how it would come over.

family members are going through acute crisis with their similar aged kids so even there I keep it to ‘yes going fine thanks’

WhompingWillows · 19/12/2023 21:28

My DD1(15) is blind and also has autism and ADHD, among other diagnoses and disabilities. She has not had the best start in life as she was born addicted to heroin and methadone (she is adopted). School has been incredibly difficult for DD and she has lacked friendships. Girlguiding has been a lifeline for her and she has been involved since she was five. DD1 has just been selected as a national advocate for Girlguiding and she will have incredible opportunities, like going to the Houses of Parliament to speak about the issues facing girls today. I could not be prouder. It has not been easy to get to this point.

SummerSazz · 19/12/2023 21:34

My DD 15 has got a starring role in the school play as 'Prostitute number 3'.

I asked her why she wasn't #1....

Super proud ⭐️

😂😂

BabyYoshke · 19/12/2023 21:35

My kids are hilariously witty and have made me laugh just about every day since they learned to speak. I don’t know if anyone else ‘gets’ them but I think they are so, so funny. That’s all.

Farfarfarfarfaraway · 19/12/2023 21:39

My 2 year old is speech delayed, and on the wait list for an ASD assessment. Yesterday he said “goodnight mama” this was the first time he has ever said mama 🥹. I burst into tears.

Storynanny1 · 19/12/2023 21:47

Stargazer46 · 19/12/2023 20:28

Split up from my husband (& sons’ dad) 6 months ago and very proud of how my sons (18 & 14) have handled it.

I’m proud of my three as well for the way they handled it all and grew up to be caring responsible adults, who love and respect their partners and are hands on dads.
One of mine , who lives overseas, has won 3 Emmys with his team. I’m immensely proud

2ndMrsdeWinter · 19/12/2023 21:51

Oh man. Who is chopping onions?!

Mine make me proud just by breathing some days - they don’t always do anything extraordinary but I feel so fortunate to have such resilient, thoughtful and considerate young ladies in my life and don’t know what I did to deserve them.

loml97 · 19/12/2023 21:53

TheKnittedCharacter I'm glad your boys are out in the world and probably having a positive influence by ripple effect more than you'll ever know. No one needs to set the world on fire , just lots of small, kind interactions. I'm glad you're proud of them. I'm proud of my children in the same way.

socks1107 · 19/12/2023 22:09

My eldest hated sixth form but stuck at it despite being so unhappy and is now on her dream degree course.
My youngest struggled at gcse but is thriving in sixth form doing btecs. She's set for uni next September.
Their determination and resilience to things they find hard make me so proud

FraterculaArctica · 19/12/2023 22:19

DS1, aged 9 and not at all a sporty child, got a Merit award at school for "outstanding footwork while playing netball".
DD (7) performed in her first dance show - two incredibly full on days and late nights.
DS2 (4) is obsessed with doubling numbers and worked out up to 16+16 all on his own 🙂

thecatwiththesilveryfur · 19/12/2023 22:32

DS was the donkey in his nativity. I cried my eyes out.

gluenotsoup · 19/12/2023 22:38

Ah, I loved the Nativities. In her very last one (due to Covid) my dd was the best ever camel 😍

katmarie · 19/12/2023 22:44

What a lovely thread.

My ds, almost 6, was a wise man in his school play. He was very very nervous, scared that people would laugh at him. But he did his absolute best, and when he saw me and his dad in the audience his face just lit up, I will treasure the memory of that smile always. I am so proud of how hard he tried, despite being so nervous. I'm proud of him always but especially on that day.

My dd is 4, and she is a little pocket rocket, small and mighty. She is smart, funny, loving and fearless. Anything her brother can do, she is determined that she can do too. She also gives lovely cuddles, and is kind to her friends. She makes me proud every day too.

Useruser1212 · 19/12/2023 22:45

My nearly 7 month old DS just got his first tooth today! I know it happens to all babies but I was just so proud of him and was gushing with love for him.