To brag about my DS

[CallipsoCool]

Okay, not really an AIBU but I really want to have a little boastful mum moment.

I have 2 wonder DC, my DS is 28 and moved to Australia several years ago, he spent 2.5 years there and came back late last summer with his lovely fiancée.

This week I went to stay with them in London and gosh I just couldn't be any prouder of the young man I've raised. I could compliment so many things but the one that I'm most proud of is they live in an old mansion block in London, it seems a few of the other residents have been there for a long time. Notably the mother of their landlord lives directly below them. Well I learnt that every Wednesday they invite her up to their flat and make her dinner. She is in her early 80s and still relatively fit but she was telling me she just isn't able to cook anymore, so she has one of those freezer meal subscriptions. She said that it all started as one day they brought her down some left overs and when she seen them again she joked about how nice it was and the next time they made that meal they invited her up to join them. She said since then every Wednesday they come down and get her and make her a meal. She was telling me how a lot of the people in the area are young, so she doesn't have much of a social life and that she really looks forward to joining them for dinner every Wednesday. She also told me that my son often joins her for lunch on his WFH days and they have helped her countless times either odd little tasks like sewing a button back on or taking parcels to the post office at Christmas. I've never ever been prouder of my son and of course credit to his wonderful fiancée who does most of the cooking. I've never doubted him being wonderful but it's truly filled my heart to know he is still the loving little boy I raised even when he is living in the big city with a corporate job.
Today as I was leaving I ran into her Son and daughter in law who were dropping off bits for her and they both said that it's brought them a lot of comfort to know there are people living close to her who will lend a helping hand and they are very appreciative.

So no real AIBU - but AIBU to want to brag about this!

Your son sounds lovely OP, you should be very proud 😊

That brought a tear to my eye, so lovely.

Ahh he sounds lovely OP.

This is so gorgeous, what a lovely son and partner ❤️ I would be very proud too xxx

Yes you should be proud, as a society we don't focus enough on the need for parents to instill values like care and respect for others, which you obviously have done!

Thank you lovelies!

In a time where I feel younger people are always advertised as being selfish and inconsiderate I thought it would be nice to point out that many of them are just as caring and kind as generations before!

Ah he sounds lovely op, and he's found a lovely fiance too. I wish more of this kind of thing happened!

I love a bragging thread 😊 And it's especially nice to know that the urge doesn't wear off when they are all grown up!

That's really, really lovely.

Oh absolutely, the want to brag seems to be getting stronger with age rather than less!

His fiancée is an absolute gem, I'm so glad he has found someone as lovely as she is, you can just tell they adore each other. Plus she has Mediterranean heritage so her Italian and Spanish dishes are second to none!!

Ahh he sounds lovely OP and you're right to be proud of him! 👏👏👏

Do keep an eye on this lady's son and daughter in law though, to make sure they don't take the piss in terms of how much they might start to call on your son's help, as she gets older.

This happened to me when my (now deceased) neighbour lived next door. Her family expected me to do more and more even though they didn't live very far away.

That's so lovely. You have every right a brag. I have 2 tween sons. Could you share some tips so mine grow up to be as kind and upright as yours?

Now that is something worth bragging about! He sounds absolutely lovely, what beautiful kindness!! Thank you for sharing.

I live next door to a lady in her 90s. She has seven children all living locally, a sister who is almost 100. Dozens of grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces, nephews. A huge family.

She picks up one daughters medication from the chemist and goes on the bus to take it to her. The daughter has a mobility car.

She walks over a mile to help her sister out who has an electric buggy. My neighbour just has a push along walking frame with a seat on.

I am, quite frankly, disgusted with her family and their lack of support. We chat for a couple of hours every day and she admitted this week that she's lonely and finds every excuse she can to knock on my door.

So, yes, be very proud of your DS. But be disappointed with his neighbour's family. Also, make sure your DS spends as much time and devotion to you when you need some care.

Ahh OP that's so lovely, how wonderful to hear the pride absolutely oozing from your post! He sounds absolutely wonderful, I hope I am writing a similar post to you when my little boy is all grown up 🥰