I am so proud of my son, I think my heart has stopped!
By kbourgerie
@kbourgerie (8780)
United States
April 2, 2008 3:31pm CST
My son just brought home his first report card for the time since he has been living with me. He got straight A's and not only that he got an award from the school for Superior Achievement & Excellence of Performance in Academic Effort. I am so proud of him that I can't stop crying. We promised him a puppy, and a puppy he will have. This is the first time that he has ever brought home a report card of this standing, let alone an award for academic excellence. I can't begin to tell you how very proud I am of this little boy. YEAH JACOB!!!!!
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@winterose (39887)
• Canada
4 Apr 08
that is absolutely wonderful,
and I am happy he is happy too, he is one great little boy.
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
7 Apr 08
Yes he is wonderful. Thank you so much for saying so.
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
7 Apr 08
I told him all about this post, all the congratulations, all the well wishes and he is very happy to know that people care the way that they do. Thanks.
@Debs_place (10520)
• United States
4 Apr 08
That is wonderful. you must be very happy. How old is he? What grade is he.
Good job! you too deserve a pat on the back!
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
7 Apr 08
I am very happy. Jacob is 11 and is in the 5th grade. He should be in the 6th, but I held him back in kindergarten, because I just didn't think he was ready socially.
@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
2 Apr 08
I can't begin to express how happy I am. Its really made a difference for all of us having him here. I'm off to my appointment now. Wish me luck.
@Alfie1970 (257)
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2 Apr 08
Your right to be proud and your son is a credit to you! Congratulations to you son, I hope he enjoys the St Bernard (just a suggestion lol) puppy :)
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
3 Apr 08
LOL. I think a St Bernard would be just a bit large for a two bedroom apt. I'm thinking more along the lines of something like a pug or a chihuahua.
@Ohara_1983 (4117)
• Kuwait
3 Apr 08
wow! congratulation to you, your really best mom & give your son a best support. his lucky to have best mom like you.
@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
7 Apr 08
I think we both are lucky to have one another. Thanks Ohara.
@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
7 Apr 08
Yes, he is a source of great pride for me. But then again even if he didn't get A's I'd still be proud of him, because I like him so much as a person.
@suspenseful (40192)
• Canada
3 Apr 08
Good for him. He must done a lot of studying to get those As. I also hope he enjoys the puppy. Seems being with you did him good. How did you do it?
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
7 Apr 08
I did the only thing I could do, I showed him how much I love him.
@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
7 Apr 08
At this point, it looks like we'll be getting the puppy in 9 days. You bet he'll be counting them down. LOL.
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
3 Apr 08
I'm so happy for you-and your son-kbourgerie! The knowledge that our children are doing well academically does tend to make us preen a bit. I know that you will reward Jacob for a job well done.
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
7 Apr 08
I was so proud that I told him I was going to tell everyone. So I kept my promise and even told the bus driver. LOL.
@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
7 Apr 08
Thank you very much. Jacob and I sincerely appreciate your well wishes.
@lolalolacherrycola (899)
• United States
3 Apr 08
Woo Hoo! Congratulations to your son Jacob.
He has worked hard and deserves a pat on the back.
I know how proud you must be.
What kind of puppy are you going to get?
Will you go to the local rescue center or buy one elsewhere?
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
7 Apr 08
Yes, we will be going to the Humane Society. To buy one elsewhere is much too costly. Have you been to a pet store lately. They want a couple of thousand for their dogs.
@mnsrwt123 (2057)
• India
3 Apr 08
Wow, A grade is really feels proud to you and many many congrats to your Son, and ofcourse you too...
Hope he perfom like this in future too...
Have Fun!!!
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
7 Apr 08
I will certainly let Jacob know that you and everyone else sends your best wishes. Thanks.
@ellie333 (21016)
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3 Apr 08
Well done Jacob and well done you I can understand how proud you must be feeling right now, just goes to show what encouragment and nurturing by mum can do eh! A puppy hey thats lovely, if I had the time for walking a dog and being at home to play with and train I would get one tomorrow but thats for sometime in the future. Ooooh big congratulatory hugs. Ellie :D
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
6 Apr 08
Thanks Ellie. I told him all about this post and how many responses I received. Now he's more proud than ever. LOL.
@gemini_rose (16264)
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2 Apr 08
That is fantastic, you have a right to be proud! He should be proud of himself too, excellent and what a lovely reward he will get, no wonder he worked so hard! The only trouble you have now is finding another reward to offer him to make sure he keeps it up. My boys always try their hardest at school, at the moment they are only 6 and 7 so I offer them cash for good rewards but I am going to think of something more interesting to offer them just as an extra incentive I think! Not a puppy though, I have not got the time to look after it and I know that is what would happen!!
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
4 Apr 08
We have already decided that the next report card it will be a bike. He had to leave his bike in California and doesn't have one here. Every 11 year old boy should have a bike. LOL. I hope you come up with something creative for your children.
@clowdine (1402)
• Philippines
3 Apr 08
Congratulations! Now, you might want to treat him, say, Mc Donalds or Kentucky Fried Chicken or perhaps, buy a gallon of ice cream. I'm sure your son will be more inspired to maintain his good academic standings because he saw how he made you so happy with his achievement. I wonder what kind of puppy it will be. A chehuahua would be cute. Or maybe he already specifified what breed he likes to have.
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
6 Apr 08
I did end up taking him out for chicken that night and I bought him a new toy. The puppy will have to wait until next payday unfortunately, but it will be a smaller dog. He likes pugs.
@Ldyjarhead (10233)
• United States
2 Apr 08
Good job, Jacob! Kathy, you have every right to be so proud of him.
May this be the first of many! How old is Jacob, what grade is he in?
Can't wait to see pics of him with his new puppy!
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@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
4 Apr 08
Jacob is in the 5th grade, he should be in the 6th, but I held him back in kindergarten because I didn't feel he was socially ready to advance. As soon as he gets his puppy I will post a picture of them together.
@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
6 Apr 08
I'd like to take some credit for it, but I haven't been able to spend as much time with him as I like, due to working. I've told my new boss though, that when he's making my schedule, I'd like him to consider those factors into it.
@kbourgerie (8780)
• United States
6 Apr 08
Well considering where he was and where is he now, the grades he brought home are a marked improvement.