It was so touching when Jack brought down a certificate for me just before bed that read as follows:
"Parent Award for (fill in the blank) for being the Best of the Best parents anywhere
To mention only a few of your many honorable qualities: (fill in the blank)
You will be held in honor forever by your loving and dutiful (Son/Daughter) (fill in the blank)
Signed and delivered (fill in the blank)"
I looked at it, and though he had not taken the time to fill in the blanks, (he is a 13 year old boy), it was so sweet that he thought to retrieve and present it to me. I mentioned that maybe I could put it on my desk and he could fill it in for me.
((hugs)) and off to bed he went.
Fast forward a few days. Said (blank) certificate is still on my desk.
We come home from an outing which had apparently stirred some affection for me from Olivia. Having taken notice of the blank certificate on my desk, she was inspired to fill it out and present it to me.
She filled it in thus:
If you can read through the scribbles, it says: "To mention only a few of your many honorable qualities: WHEN YOU YELL AT US"
(It wasn't scribbled when she handed it to me) Puzzled, I asked, "You like it when I yell at you?"
Olivia responded, "That's one of your horrible qualities"
Thankfully, when I told her the word was "honorable" not "horrible", she quickly crossed out her remark.
I guess the good news is, even if I yell (sometimes), they love me, right?
5 comments:
THAT is precious! Both the certificate, and Olivia's fill ins.
That is so hilarious!
Hahaha Tiffany this is so funny. I was laughing out loud!!! I love reading your blog :)
VERY CUTE!!! Really, that is very funny and sweet at the same time. I think your thoughtful certificate was well deserved - you ARE a great mom!
OMgosh, I'm laughing so hard!! That's hilarious!!!!
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