Some of these are really lovely and inspiring.
@marykissmouse, thanks.
I am really proud of her; she's not always the easiest child, but she has a heart of gold, and outsiders always tell me how polite my DC are.
She even made sure that although some cider would be available to drink at the party, no one would be under any peer pressure to have any alcohol, and that she wouldn't tolerate any teasing.
She also had a 'stand' with freshly made hot chocolate with all the toppings etc, for people to have, which was really popular, as well as the usual fizzy drinks, etc.
There was also a child with an allergy attending, so she made sure they were catered for by buying and cooking separate food for them (a family member has the same allergy so we know how to prepare their food, etc, ). His mum was really surprised, and quite touched, that she didn't have to provide his food, which is what usually happens.
My 15yo acts as an agony aunt to her friends and is always advising them what behaviour not to put up with from BFs. That they deserve better, etc, and that if someone likes you they'll treat/support you well and make you feel good about yourself.
I'm so proud of her for being assertive, having self worth and for caring about others, because I've always struggled with self worth and being assertive (I'm more of a people pleaser, even to my detriment), so I wanted better for them. Sometimes I think she's 15 going on 40, as she's really got her head screwed on.
MaybeMaybeNotJ, I understand that feeling. We've had loads done, and I even lived in the shed for a while, yet I've managed not to bury my oh under the patio, despite it taking over twice as long as he promised it would.