Our future ambassador?

I know I have many past-due blog posts in my file ... our October trip to Florida, Halloween, and fall soccer to name a few. Heck, I don't think I even blogged Brady's 7th birthday. [sigh] All in good time.

Regardless of my backlog, I wanted to make the time to share my pride (and Bill's) with the little man Brady is becoming. While there are certainly still moments when I think to myself, "Have I taught you nothing?" those moments are now fewer and far between.

We have always known that Brady wears his heart on his sleeve. He feels deeply, and he loves fast. He wants the world to be his friend, and he has rarely met a stranger.

Yesterday I stopped in at school to pick up Parker's St. B's Kindergarten Application (Seriously? Ahh, that's another blog.) As I was standing in the office the Director of Admissions Mrs. S., who is a kind friend and fellow mom, came around the office to share her story with me.

Apparently there was a little 1st grader who came to St. B's to visit yesterday for the day. His parents are considering a mid-year transfer, and they wanted him to experience what school at St. B's is like, as it is different than many traditional schools. He would transfer into Brady's homeroom class, so that's where they placed for the day.

When Mrs. S. entered with the boy and introduced him, Brady immediately got up and introduced himself, reached out his hand to shake the boy's, and then encouraged his classmates to come up and do the same! He took the new kid under his wing, so to speak, and made sure he felt included and informed all day! He was an ambassador for St. B's - without being asked - and he did it because he felt it, not because he was told.

Hearing the story from Mrs. S was wonderful, and as we discussed Brady's loving and kind behavior at dinner last night he beamed with self-satisfaction! Parents all know that proud smile that can't be faked or brought out upon demand. It truly comes from within.

This morning Principal Willis stopped me in carpool to tell me the story again (he didn't know that I knew.) He relayed to me that Brady made Mr. Willis and all of St. B's very proud. His kindness, openness, and friendliness made a positive mark in the little visitor's day, and he showcased his school in the best possible light.

Future politician? Maybe. Future ambassador? Sure!