I know I already posted today but I also wanted to tell The Princess how proud I am of her! A couple of weeks ago we had our annual Activity Days Recognition Night. Each of the girls were supposed to come up with a short paragraph about their favorite thing about Activity Days or a favorite activity they had done. At first The Princess flat out refused. She hates public speaking as much as I do (and that's A LOT!). Finally, the day of the Recognition Night she decided she would talk about the time they went to her favorite leader's house and made lasagnas for the women in the ward who had just had babies or were otherwise in need of a meal. I remember that day. She did have a lot of fun! She loves to cook and she adores Ashlee (her favorite leader) so it was a really great day for her. Anyway, she wrote about how much she loved that activity then and how it meant something extra special to her at the time because I was pregnant and on bed rest and would soon deliver The Pea. She also threw in a joke about how now she thinks they should have made casserole or something because when we received dinners from ward members during that time we ended up getting lasagna 5 nights in a row (true story...) and none of them were even any of the ones she had made!
Well that night we got all dressed up (she looked SO cute and I forgot to take a picture-Darnit!) and went to the church. We helped set up(I'm a leader now), and she stewed and stewed. She was SO nervous. When the program started she excused herself to go to the bathroom and I honestly thought she might not come back! But she did and when she looked at me her eyes were all bloodshot, either from trying not to cry or from an upset nervous stomach. I told her she would do great and to say a little prayer. Before she knew it it was her turn. She went up there and dazzled em'! She was sweet, funny and actually looked quite confident! I was SO proud! I of all people knew what that fear was like. I knew how hard that was for her and although she was only up there for like 30 seconds I could not have been more proud. Over the last four years we have watched her battle MAJOR anxiety in different situations. She has seen a therapist for it and we thought at one point we might have to look into some medication for her (which I DID NOT want to do at such a young age) which thankfully we didn't have to do. This year though she has done so much better! That night, for her (and us), was such a big moment!
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Peach, I just want you to know how proud of you I really am. I know that took so much courage and I admire you so much! Your sappy old mom is actually crying as she writes this because when I think of how much I love you and how proud I am of you it all overflows out through my eyes :). You are so beautiful and smart and you are one of my best friends (and that's not just cause you like to shop with me and put up with my wacky sense of humor!). You are one of the kindest, most thoughtful people I know and I am so blessed to have you as my daughter! I love you!
Love, Mom
2 comments:
As a witness-she did a WONDERFUL job! I even remembered what her talk was without your account of it. I even remember how cute and funny it was-she totally made me laugh! Way to go!
**Originally posted by Ashlee-I just took out The Princess's real name**
I was very proud of the princess during that AD Recognition night. I know I am not her mom but I was also proud as her leader. The princess is a very special young woman and has many talents. I can also sympathize because I also hate getting up in front of people. I may put on a good act but I absolutely detest it. Way to go Princess! She will always be my favorite AD girl!
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