I wasn’t really going to do a question of the day today.  I was just going to say something that made me proud about each of the guys in my life, but then I have to say I am curious about what makes them proud as well.

R-WAY too many things, if I am being honest!  But it comes down to, I am proud of him..period.  He stands up for what he thinks is right and those he loves.  He doesn’t like confrontation, but he won’t back down from it if need be.  He is loyal, and hard working.  He likes the ‘finer things’ in life, but he doesn’t acquire them at the expense of his family.  he is forgiving, and loving.

C-Like R, he is loyal.  We might annoy him, we might push his buttons, but he stands up for those he loves.  C and I are close, and I think the idea of anyone hurting his mom or saying something negative about her, sends him off.  he can be sarcastic and snarky, but underneath all of that is a young man that wants to be loved, and when he lets his vulnerability show through, he is just the sweetest thing.  And let’s not forget he is a SMART guy!

J-his sensitivity.  He is a very rational guy, overly so sometimes.  If he can’t see it, he doesn’t buy it, but that leads to a very level head.  He is patient and kind with his younger brothers-for the most part!  One thing I particularly love to see, if I am cooking dinner, not feeling well, etc…and I ask him to help H with his homework, he is SO patient.  He explains it to H, doesn’t ridicule him when he has a hard time.  He is always willing to run around outside with the two youngest boys, or take out the puppy for me.

A-his sense of humor!  A can be a handful, and I think sometimes I let that get to me too much, but when things are calm, and we are sitting around..A is hilarious!  his sense of humor is, at times, very sophisticated for someone his age.  And every once in awhile,he will surprise me with a little note, or just a hug to remind me how much he loves me.

H-he is branching out.  I thought H would be my last little one, and for awhile it was just he and I at home.  We did everything together, I took him almost everywhere with me.  R would tease that he was a Mama’s boy, but since he started kindergarten I see him growing up.  No longer does he constantly need my attention, or to sit next to me.  Sometimes, if we go out, he is even ok staying home with his older brothers!  There are moments when I dislike seeing how quickly ALL the boys are growing up, but for the most part it just makes me so proud.

D-he is starting to talk and show his own personality.  D is at the stage, where he wants to do what his older brothers are doing, but at the first sign of a boo boo, or being tired, he runs to mommy.  I am proud that he sees his dad and I are here for him, but also that he is secure enough to explore with his older brothers.  He isn’t afraid of the unknown. Not always a good thing, and that has required more than one trip to the ER, but it shows he is learning, and that reminds me that R and I are doing somethings right.

All my boys are smart, kind, good kids.  They have big hearts.  I am so happy I don’t see a lot of that teen/tween attitude in the boys.  They are still cool going out with us.  They still give me hugs in front of their friends, they still say I love you simply because they do.  And I know that whatever arguments we might have, R and I have created a good home for them…filled with love, laughter and promises of more to come.