I loved my son's toddler years so much and as he was growing, I was wishing so hard that time would slow down so we could enjoy those days together forever. I was a stay at home, full-time mommy, never hired a babysitter for him. Still haven't, actually.
Now he is 12-1/2 years old and in the 7th grade. Middle School, the years I kind of dreaded. I wasn't exactly sure what to expect from Beau.
Well, Beau is not anything like his 3 half brothers. He has never gotten a detention, and in fact yesterday, he was given a reward for getting no office referrals at all this year. He's half-way through middle school and so far, has a squeaky clean record.
He did very well academically on his report cards in 6th grade, honor roll twice and then the big finish - high honors to end the year! I was astounded and amazed. And beyond proud.
Pre-algebra was the recommendation for him for grade 7. The honors math that he was in for grades 5 & 6 were okay, but they wanted more of a challenge for Beau. He dreaded pre-algebra; thought the homework would be atrocious and his grades would slide. Well, he still doesn't love the class, but nothing about it is atrocious!
Last Friday, he came home with his first trimester report card. I wasn't even aware that it was due out already. I want to share with you my son's achievements:
Tech Ed 1 / A
Tech Ed 2 / A
P.E. / A-
Health / A+
Music / A+
Language Arts / A-
Reading / A-
Social Studies / A
Science / A-
Pre-Algebra / A-
The teacher comments are all 'Pleasant to have in class', 'Has positive attitude', 'Consistent effort', 'Valuable class member', and 'Highly motivated and enthusiastic'.
He received High Honors, with a GPA of 3.826
I am beyond happy for him, and sometimes I just can't believe he's MY KID!!!
That's so excellent!
ReplyDeleteYou should be proud of him, mom. :)
XOXO
Go Beau! Aunt Martha is so proud! :-)
ReplyDeleteI can so relate to this entry Phin. Let's see, my daughter moved off to college without ever having a babysitter. The boys are in high school and middle school - still no babysitter. Most people think I'm totally insane. I just think I have my priorities straight.
I still cringe when I hear someone mention the terrible twos - from the day my babies slept through the night until they had to enter the "real word" (school) were my favorite times with each and every one. I look at them today and swear it was all just yesterday. I miss those days so much too.
Wow! What a report card! You must be very proud and you are definitely blessed to have a great kid like that! Keep up the good work! Hugs and continued blessings, Lisa
ReplyDeletePhin,
ReplyDeleteOf COURSE he's your kid! Everything you adore about him, I'm sure he got from YOU.
Love ya,
Nance