high praise from a 10 year old boy

cantjustcant

here's a long drawn out story.....last night was my youngest's football banquet. They had pizza but one of the football moms brought me salad (which was awesome of her to think of my journey). I got so many comments on my weight change (how much have you lost now? what are you doing?)

Then we went to the store so I could pick up my HRM. While we were there my son asked if he could get some running clothes. So he carefully picked out black and red pants, under armour shirt and of course matching jacket (that all matches his shoes). When we were checking out he was telling the cashier all about our walks and our upcoming 8K on Thanksgiving. I was acting busy doing other things but listening to his words. He told the lady that he likes it on nights when I am off work because we get to train. He told her "my mom used to just sit around the house at night and watch tv but now she works out all the time and she's lost almost half of my body weight. So I have to get new running clothes because I can't let her beat me at the race". He then went off to ride the toy horse thing and the lady turned to me and said "that's one proud boy you got there". I just nodded to her as the tears filled my eyes.

This was us after our 5K October 18th

elissascotland

How lovely!

BGabbart

now I have tears in my eyes and I am at work. God bless you both.

premiumchilenita

That's so beautiful, we as mothers are often proud to be their parents but what a blessing to have your son be proud of you. Good on you, that's what this journey is all about, showing our children that there is a healthier alternative for life. DOUBLE THUMBS UP TO YOU :bigsmile:

MOOOSEEE3

What a proud boy you have there. Thank you for sharing this.

judif63

that is wonderful! I got teary eyed reading your story. Good for you! Super kid you've got there.

mtbiker1069

That's Awesome! Good Job, and it sounds like your raising a good young man there!

Mawskittykat

Awesome

BethG39

What a great story! Congrats!

Elle_Jamaicangirl81

aww... very nice

Hoppymom

Tears of happiness for you are filling my eyes! What a great example you are giving your son. WTG!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

scottppa

That's really cool! This has to make you feel pretty pumped up! Sounds like you're doing a great job and your son's really proud of you. Way to go!

Juliebean_1027

So glad you shared this. He is definitely proud of you, and you should be proud of you, too! For losing the weight, but also for raising such a sweet and observant boy. You're doing great.

Sallycinnimon

That's so sweet!!!

Fitwam

I have tears in my eyes as well! I have a 10 year old boy...and I can just picture this interaction!
Awesome ....just simply AWESOME!

losinit_4_good

what a sweet story. My eyes have totally welled up. thanks for sharing :flowerforyou:

trailgetter

Great story, thanks for sharing.

Momt18

What a wonderful boy you have!

u2fergus

It made me tear up a bit, as well. That tells me that not only are you doing a brilliant job on your weight loss, but that you are also doing a phenomenal job raising your son. What a sweet kid.

TwinMumCork

now I have tears in my eyes and I am at work. God bless you both.

Ditto. How excellent!!

cptnjck0209

Such a lovely story I'm too soft, my eyes welled up for you. Children can be so amazing.

Afaida

What a great, great story and what a wonderful way to start my day. Thank you for posting.

Mustangsally1000

Beautiful. Not only is he proud of you, but he is learning fabulous lessons and is on the right road to a healthy lifestyle for himself..to pass on to future generations. Proud right back at him. Lovely! :bigsmile:

amdsdc

So sweet!

CathiAnne

How utterly sweet and thoughtful is that son of yours! Amazing job of parenting I'd say and setting an example. From your profile picture I can certainly see why he's proud of you. Good job, mom!

noneya2010

Awww! That brought tears to MY eyes!! lol How sweet!

dru_howard

That makes me so proud of you and so inspired. I'm doing this for my kids too - not so they necessarily outwardly recognize my accomplishments, but so that they think being active is just a normal part of life. How wonderful of you to include your kids in your amazing journey. There is no better praise!!!

Loula2011

That is an amazing story. I got a bit teared up myself when I read it. You are doing an awesome job. There is no better praise than that from a child.

tiggerbounce411

That is a sweet and precious story..made my eyes a little watery!

Phoenix24601

i definitely teared up when i read this. go you!

StrengthIDidntKnow

So sweet, my eyes are tearing up too.