Today my pride in my son knows no bounds.
Today he found a way to thrill my heart beyond its bounds.
Today he did something that I had only ever dreamed would be possible.
Today
he
spontaneously
vacuumed…
I kid you not.
He was neither asked, nor expected to vacuum. In setting up his newly repaired computer he noticed the desk was dusty so cleaned it thoroughly.
That’s not even the best bit…
When he had finished
he packed up the vacuum cleaner
AND
put it away.
The smile has not left my face all day.
This is the sort of thing that only ever happens to other people!!! wow!! x
Kind of like winning the lottery…
Lordy – I’m not sure my husband knows how to do that without prompting!
Mine does – really this is why Pip does. He’s got the very best male role model.
Wow! That’s been known to happen, even around here. Makes a mother swell with pride!
Would it be wrong to take out an ad in the paper??
Oh my…I hope someday Jaxon will be like Pip! Right now he is only good a *making* the mess…
Pip is not beyond making the odd mess. Luckily I would never photograph his room.
Hmmmmmm, I wonder what he did to prompt that self-punishment? I hope you don’t find out!
Best not to know.
AND put it away. That is brilliant.
Even I sometimes leave it out and walk around it for three days…
Does this qualify for “miracle” status?
It should… I’ll refer it on.
Fabulous! I hope he makes you proud weekly!!!
I’ll wheel the vacuum cleaner to his door to prompt it.
He deserves some kind of award, surely.
He’s had four days without World of Warcraft. The repaired hard-drive is his reward…
Its obviously a result of superb parenting …..
by his father…
What a good boy. You have brought him up well. And now you have photographic evidence to prove to him that it can be done… again and again, one hopes.
He was soooo happy that I took this photo. It’s lucky you can’t see his cranky face.
Very domesticated
Look at how much that hair has grown again. So young and healthy!
He almost needs a haircut.
This is a momentous day! I don’t think my husband even knows how to work our vacuum cleaner. And he’s 32. Go Pip!
Will Pip remember into his 30s? That remains to be seen.
Wow. I am speechless with admiration.
That’s quite a young man you’ve raised.
Mothers of daughters will be very happy to know young men like that do exist.
I’ll be letting all those daughters know what he CAN do!
Putting it away was the part that made my admiration swell to dangerous levels. Pip, I barely know what to say…um, Happy Birthday a little late, you Vacuuming Fool!
That’s the bit that got me too.
I take my hat off to you for raising such an incredible boy! Please let me know your secret – (I have three boys)!
Nagging?
Pat yourself on the back!! It must all be down to you, the Wonderful Mother!
I’d love to take that credit…
It doesn’t take much to gladden a mother’s heart, does it? See, he will be a survivor after all, Tracey>
If he just remembers to call me every now and then I’ll be happy.
OMG! that is a miriacle! my 15 year old daughter does not even do that!
again… nagging.
And now you’ve punished him by broadcasting it to the world! Hmmm maybe his friends don’t read your blog?
Oh I hope they do.
I, the mother of boys, admire him more and more every day.
Not too bad, huh?
Whoa, miracles CAN happen. I look forward to the day they happen around my place. Perhaps Pip can act as a role model to Master A??!!
You must be so proud