I feel like words can't begin to describe the pride I felt last week when Adrey performed in his end of school show with his class. I had been telling Adrey all week that we'd be coming to see him at his show... so when he walked in the door he immediately started waving and panned the room until he made eye contact with me. And then he smiled the biggest, proudest smile imaginable. And when he then noticed that Gigi, Boppa, Aunt Sarah and Uncle Kerry were all sitting next to me (unfortunately Daddy was out of town on business and couldn't be there) and were there JUST TO SEE HIM, he was on cloud 9. As I type this my eyes are welling with tears because I know how good he felt and I felt that same rush of emotion then and I still feel it now remembering it. Any good parent knows this feeling all too well. It's emotions, feelings and memories like this that I hope stay this vivid in my mind for the rest of my life. Because this, right here, is what life is all about.
Adrey was all smiles. He knew that the only reason we were there was to see his beautiful smile and to see him shine. And he did just that. And then some.
Once the show started he didn't take his eyes off his music teacher, Ms. Karen. And if I were 3 I wouldn't either. Ms. Karen has the best energy and is one of the most enthusiasic people I've ever met. Her voice is a little high, but only because she's just so excited to be there and so very passionate about her job and the little people she is helping to mold into creative, intelligent bigger people. She makes you want to jump out of your seat and sing the "Peanut Butter Sandwich" song too. She's just that kind of person and it makes my heart all warm and fuzzy that Adrey is lucky enough to have her as a teacher. His eyes were glued to her and he sang every single song and did all the little body motions perfectly. My cheeks hurt from smiling so much. I felt so proud of him. If I could bottle up the feeling I had during that 20 minute show and sell those little bottles, I'd never have to work another day in my life. It felt THAT good.
I love the movement in this next picture... And see his eyes locked on Ms. Karen?
I ran into Ms. Karen at school the next day and thanked her for the good job that she does teaching our children music. I told her that Adrey couldn't take her eyes off him. Her response? She said, "Oh, Adrey. I just love Adrey. He is such a sweet boy. He loves music and always sits right up front. And he can't take his eyes of me??? I can't take MY eyes off HIS eyes they're so beautiful and mezmorizing!" Proud mama moment for sure.
I'm so proud of you, Adrey. You are such a blessing and I love you to the moon and back. I thank my lucky stars every day for being blessed with you. You are my love.
John, for Mother's Day, surprised me with a framed photo of the boys that he took. He said he just kept snapping away and these are some of my favorites.
And THIS is my new screensaver at work.
And I can't stop staring at it and laughing!!
Doesn't Adrey look 3D like he's coming out of the screen?!?!
Mother's Day was spent at the water park, just the four of us (and a bajillion people we didn't know) and then the most mazing women in my life joined us later in the day (with the guys and kids too) for a cookout to celebrate motherhood and the blessings we have in one another. I am so blessed to have the mother I have. I feel like I got a two for one special as I have a mom and a best friend all in one. Same goes for my sister. I love you both so much. Thank you for being the beautiful women you are, inside and out.
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