Science Project
Although there is much to write about in the world today (like China wanting a global currency, or the poignant resignation letter from an AIG employee, or Obama’s threat of the government taking over private companies, etc.), I’m taking a small break from that train of thought today and just giving way to my mom side.
For the last few days, my daughter has been working on a big school project. Her group had to learn about and present a report about the Nervous System. The last two nights were spent with her putting cardboard together, pasting construction paper, cutting felt paper, drawing arrows, creating labels and generally just putting this thing together to her satisfaction.
Yesterday, when we finally finished (11:30 p.m. – and yes I know that is late), we stood there admiring the work. My daughter smiled and she looked so proud of the thing. I was sitting on the couch and she rushed to hug and kiss me – “Thank you mom, I would have never finished without your help.”
Simple words – but they meant everything to me. As a mom (especially a single mom), sometimes you stay up at nights wondering whether you are doing a good job, whether you are doing enough, or too much. To have the little moments like this when you know you did something that they appreciate and will hopefully remember makes the long nights worth it.
