Feeling Like A Rock Star

I have a special routine that I do every Friday for very selfish reasons. Since July, every Friday I wake up early, put on my mommy uniform (matching jogging suit) and volunteer in David's class for a few hours. I could lie and say I do this to help out his teacher but in all honesty I do this because I feel like a rock star! You see, I don't think there is a better feeling then when your kids show pride in sharing you with their friends and having you in their lives. I LOVE the smile David gives me when I'm in his class and he looks up at me. I play over and over in my mind how he says "Hi Mom" every time he passes me to put something away.  I know someday David will be embarrassed by me but until that day comes, I am going to milk this for all that its worth!(: I know my days of feeling like a rock star with Lena are numbered...but I did see a glimmer of hope the other day when I did the unthinkable. Lena came home pretty depressed because their color guard coach had quite which means until further notice there will be no more parades or performances. I saw her sadness and wanted to fix it, so after thinking about it for 3 days, I composed an email offering to take over as the color guard coach. But before hitting the send button  I called Lena over and read her the email not really sure what kind of a reaction I would get from her. I was so surprised because as I read it to her a huge grin came over her face. It was followed up with "mommy I love you!" Lena still loves me!!! At that moment I seriously felt like a rock star!! I would do anything to have her look at me that way, even work with a group of 12-13 year olds!! Side note, I haven't heard back from the coach. Think it has something to do with my stalker behavior during parades??? Hmmmmm.....(;
So there you have it, someday I know both my kiddos will ask me to drop them off a few blocks from school, walk two steps behind me in a mall and prefer to spend more time with their friends than with me. But until that day comes I'm going to revel in these Rock Star moments!

Hugs and Raspberries
L