I'm such a proud mommy, I just have to share... Yesterday Jake did his oral in front of his teacher and 28 classmates. He's hated practising it over and over again and it's been tough motivating him to do it, but it's all paid off. By the time Jake had to stand up in front of his class mates, he knew his lines and did his oral well.
Walking to the car after picking him up from his classroom yesterday afternoon, Jake proudly told me that he'd done his oral and that we didn't need to practise it any more. I didn't quite believe him, so we went back so I could ask her if he really did do it (knowing how much he'd hated practising, I wasn't sure). She said that he spoke beautifully and she was very chuffed that he'd volunteered to speak first. He said that he was the only one that offered, so I think he was quite proud of himself too!!
When he practised his oral in front of our family at Danie's house on Sunday, I'd told him that if his teacher asked who wanted to go first, that he should just get it over and done with. I also told him that his teacher would think he was really brave if he offered to go first and that, once he'd done his oral, he could sit and relax while all the other kids worried about doing theirs. And, for a change, he actually listened!
When I had Jake, Jacques and I both agreed that the biggest gift any parent can possibly give their children, is the gift of confidence. I've worked very hard at that and I think that this little story speaks for itself. I think I could quite literally crush anyone breaks down what work I've so hard to develop in my child. YAYAYAYAY - well done Jake, I'm super proud of you. Keep up the good work! I love you lots!!
Love Mommy XXX
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Im so relieved Susie. ive actually been fretting for him!! Im too fragile to be a parent LOL
So pleased he did so well .
I agree confidence is everything. I too want Lily to always believe she is fantastic and beautiful and gorgeous and talented
xx
That's our boy. As you so rightly say: all you need to give your child is love, discipline and self confidence and he will be ready for the world. You are doing so well and we are so proud of you, Sue. Mum Moelans
Well done Jake!
I totally agree that a good self-esteem is vital for children to grow into functional, happy adults. Well done to you too! big hug xx
Excellent advice Sue!
Bravo Jake!
;o)
- Lee
Well done Jake Sounds like he is adapting well to big school. Hope you are well and would love to catch up sometime.
Sue
It sounds like Jake is going to do fine if he keeps listening to his mum!
Last weeks post was wonderful. Sometimes we dig deep and soldier on, but every now and again, something comes along that has the potential to bring us to our knees, a snatch of a song, a date remembered, a re-discovered card kept in a book.
I think Jake is very lucky ;o)
Thanks everyone!! He is doing so well and I am very proud of him.
Wendy - thanks for the concern, I have been thinking about Lily so much too. Hope that things are going better for all of you.
Nicki - would love to catch up
Roo - Thanks for the positive encouragement! Glad you enjoyed last week's post - very true how a moment in time can be recalled by something so simple. It's nice though...
Take care everyone, have a good week.
Sue X
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