Some think that I need my kids to achieve excellence in their studies before I would feel proud of them. Some think that Brendan has set high standard for my expectations to be elevated.

Correction: There is no scale of measurement in my definition to assess excellence or extent of achievements. I feel proud of our boys for every little improvement and new milestones.

Call me silly…but I truly felt proud when my elder one lifted his fingers to clear garbage into the rubbish chute and started to wash up his plate and spoon. For simple details in life, I feel proud whenever our boys are learning new life skill and a step nearer to being self-equipped.

The truth is our boys’ every little achievement COUNTS and means THAT MUCH to me…not necessarily assessed by academic excellence or achievement certificates.

Just the other day….

I was running through my photos on my phone and saw this.

Darren with his creative way of spending time to come out with this beautiful piece of  “work”. According to him, there is a building, tunnel and bridge.

[I am sure some of you would also discover great photography created by your kids (using your phone) every now and then.]

To me, these little pieces are enough to make me so marvelled over his little creations and be proud. Most impressed that our young one has learnt to exercise patience when doing things that he likes.

Seriously, they don’t need to shine the brightest to be my pride.

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