Saturday, October 16, 2010

Superhero Day



Yesterday, our school had Superhero Day. All the students were encouraged to dress up as their favorite superhero. Or, even better, their real life super hero.

Sloane told me that she wanted to dress up as a teacher because "teachers are for sure SUPER heroes." Awwww... YAY!

So, I helped her. Lent her my clipboard and whistle. She asked to wear my name tag and I gave her that, too. She wore her cutest skirt and polished her new glasses.

A few minutes after we got to school, Sloane's teacher stuck her head in my room. She said, "I love it that Sloane came to school dressed as you."
WHAT?!??!



Sloane told me later. "Mommy, I'm not just any teacher. I'm you. My own superhero."



What do you say to that? How does one respond to such a gift?
Me?
I said, "Thank you, Lord. Thank you."

38 comments:

Char said...

that ma'm is the stuff that hearts melt over...i know you are so proud

Beth Eaton said...

That would make any momma smile! It sounds like you are doing the right thing!!

Joanna said...

It doesn't get much better than that!

x

Marilyn Miller said...

Tears would fill my eyes to have a child tell me those words. How beautiful and very fortunate you are.

beth said...

awwwww... that is just the sweetest !!!

i hope she feels that way about you when she's a teenager....but soak it all in now, just in case.

i have a feeling though that she will always look up to you and that her love for you will always be present and wide open !

KTW said...

Awwwwwwww!!! :) How sweet! You are a very blessed mom. :)

Heart2Heart said...

Relyn,

This is the best thing to ever hear from your child that YOU are there superhero.

Love and Hugs ~ Kat

Jennifer Richardson said...

My heart is melting
right alongside yours:)
-Jennifer

Meri said...

Oh how fabulous! Write it down in the memory book (someday she'll be a teenager and you might need a heart hug).

Rita said...

No greater compliment could be afforded you than the one Sloane gave you. I am proud of the both of you. I love you. Aunt Rita

dulcy said...

First of all.... a big THANK YOU for post.. 3 sweet comments all at once! Yes, it's a shame this seems to be our only means of communication. Sloane told me she was going to be a teacher for Super Hero Day. She's had the perfect role model.... Also, your photos are absolutely fantastic! Way to go girl! So glad you're finding such a wonderful avenue for all that creativity you've got bubbling up. xo dulcy

Jeanne said...

Love all you share
Love you

Rosaria Williams said...

Oh, that child knows a good thing.

S. Etole said...

what a gift for a mama's heart ...

Unknown said...

That is the ultimate compliment! Feels so good to know our kids love us. I hope you took a photo of her and record this for remembering later.

Erin Wallace said...

so wonderful. that's one of life's great moments.

xo Erin

Debby said...

Ahhhhhhh, so sweet.

Sweet Tea said...

What a "warm & fuzzy" moment between you and your DD.
Love it!

Lara Neves said...

That is awesome. What a great mom you are, and what a wonderful daughter to recognize your super hero abilities! :)

susanna said...

Awww ! Are you still floating on air after that? What a special relationship you have with your daughter.

Cindy said...

Well that just made me cry, how wonderful for you to hear that from your child...just makes my day to hear this. big hugs...this was a hallmark moment. I feel like I just watched one of their movies. take care.

HKatz said...

That's super that she looks up to you with admiration as her role model and hero.

Maybe she'll also want to be a teacher when she's older... the world needs good teachers :)

Simply Mel {Reverie} said...

My heart skipped a beat when I read this ~ wow! That's all I can say (along with ~ Good job mama for raising such a WONDERFUL girl!)

Amy said...

So precious ... *sigh*

Gayle said...

Oh, Relyn, that is so sweet!

GailO said...

oh sweet gift!

Unknown said...

That is so sweet--aren't daughters the best!

spread your wings said...

aww that is the sweetest thing ever. THE best gift a mother could EVER receive. you have a special daughter.

Jeanie said...

Go, Sloane! What a hero!

Unknown said...

Wow ~ now that, that is a truly Priceless moment!!

meandering pearl said...

she's right, you are wonderful!!! this is really beautiful!!! a bundle of the glorious!!!

Elizabeth Halt said...

Truly one of those stories that melts the heart.

linda said...

precious! don't ya just love it!!

Gigi Thibodeau said...

This made my heart melt. I'm not surprised one little bit that you are your daughter's superhero. You two make one dynamic duo! xoxo g

Jaime said...

That little girl of yours is an overflowing fountain of love. She's a gift to you and to our hearts as well.
And yes....superhero you are, my friend.

Patti said...

You made me cry Relyn- yes you did...

Anita said...

This story is just too precious. You must be so proud of your little girl.

gkgirl said...

awwwwww...that is absolutely beautiful...sooooo sweet!

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