Proud Mama

Every Fall my company participates in the United Way campaign.  One of the fundraising efforts, that has been an annual tradition as long as I can remember, is a pancake feed for all employees.  Staff members donate the supplies (griddles, pancake mix, juice, fruit, etc.) and even volunteer to do the cooking.  For $5 you get to take a break from your desk, put away as many pancakes as you can stomach and all proceeds go to a good cause.  Not a bad deal!

This year, I decided to bring Jack. 

He is a MAJOR pancake fan.  I knew he would love it.  I also knew the United Way committee wouldn't turn down another paying customer.  So this morning, he came to work with me for a quick breakfast before heading on to school.

Jack is a really good kid.  Of course, he has his moments.  But for the most part, he knows when circumstance require good behavior.  I attribute a lot of that to the amount of time we spend at the Country Club - where being a good listener and exhibiting manners and etiquette are a must.  I am never nervous about taking him to restaurants, stores or public places because he has never given me reason to be.  (I should retract that last sentence as I probably just put a serious hex on myself!) 

Today was no different.  He was so excited to be coming to "Mommy's office" this morning.  He spoke to my co-workers when they asked him questions.  He took off his hat when he sat down - because there are "no hats at the table, Mommy".  He ate quietly and didn't leave a messy trail behind him.  He politely thanked chef Eric when we were all done. 

He was a really good boy.

And I was a really proud mama!