8th Grade Awards

A. had her 8th grade Awards Day. She kept trying to convince me that I really didn't need to go.  I told her when my kiddos get awards, I go. It's seeing my offspring succeed that makes my mother's heart sing. I told her I'd be wearing my cheer outfit and pom poms. I even showed her my cheers and jumps...maybe that's why she kept telling me I REALLY didn't need to go.  I went.  (I don't have any cheerleading gear.)

She was awarded the Presidential Award for maintaining a 90% grade average for all of middle school. It's signed by President Obama. She was also one of 10 students from the 8th grade student body nominated by a team of 8th grade teachers for outstanding Citizenship and exhibiting the values of the school (I can't remember any of them--but in a nutshell "Be Nice.") HURRAY!  WAY TO GO!!  YAHOOOOOO!

When she walked across the stage, she scanned the audience to find me and smile. I mimed a tiny, silent cheer. As if I wouldn't go! My mother's heart sang.

One of the Young Women in our ward (congregation) designed the medal. I was so proud of her too.  So many talented, amazing youth today!