Gezabel Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 Oh what a FANTASTIC day at preschool today Forgive me but I just have to shout that a little chap jumped today for the first time this little fellow is four and a half and he has a diverse range of problems/difficulties but my goodness he could give us all a lesson of dealing/facing/coping with the cruel cards life has dealt him. Time and time and time again this chap has done his utmost to join his peers in any activity going. He loves the trampoline but has never yet managed to actually jump, his feet don't leave the trampoline so he kind of bounces but today he 'took off' and I am so thankful i was there to see his face it was utterly priceless and I nearly cried! He shrieked 'I jumped, I did i did i did ....' His utter delight was almost tangible and I had a huge golfball in my throat as I shared the news at hometime. I can't quite put into words what an achievement this is and I have come home with that lovely warm feeling that makes all the stress/paperwork etc etc etc etc pale into insignifcance - today is what it's all about :wacko: Sorry just had to share :rolleyes: :unsure: Quote
Cait Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 How WONDERFUL - it's what makes those rubbish days bearable, isn't it! Quote
louby loo Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 It's good to be reminded of the 'good things' about our job - bet you keep smirking! xxx Quote
sunnyday Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 Geraldine - that is wonderful - thank you for sharing - bless him onwards and upwards for him now! Quote
HappyMaz Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 Just lovely, Geraldine! And all the more fantastic because he has such caring practitioners for whom this is worthy of celebration. I'm sure you'll bask in the rosy glow of this triumph for some time! Maz Quote
Guest Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 What a brilliant day for you all; I filled up as I read it Quote
finleysmaid Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 such a great story - rather better than my own - a little girl in the setting sneezed loudly then came running up to me and in an exciting manner shouting "LOOK *** NO SNOT" How lovely!! Quote
Gezabel Posted April 21, 2010 Author Posted April 21, 2010 "LOOK *** NO SNOT" How lovely!! :wacko: :rolleyes: :unsure: aren't all our little treastures just wonderful!! Quote
Guest Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 I stopped 4 little ones running round the room, we spoke about where we run and where we walk; "Billy" says I "do we run indoors", "no" says Billy "but I wasn't running I was chasing!!!" No answer to that one!!!! Quote
Rea Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 Thats a lovely story Geraldine. Arent those moments wonderful? Quote
Guest Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 Now that's what a "WOW" moment is all about!! Nona Quote
Guest Spiral Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 One small step for mankind...........! What a great leap, big congratulations spiral x Quote
Guest Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 hi geraldine lovely story! bet you wish you had your camera with you for that wow moment ! unsworth Quote
dublinbay Posted April 22, 2010 Posted April 22, 2010 What a wonderful achievement for this little boy. I must admit to a lump in my throat when I imagined you telling parents at hometime. Your story has set me up for the day........anything is achievable! Quote
Guest Posted April 22, 2010 Posted April 22, 2010 How lovely, I have to admit I welled up too as I read it. Isn't it great when children are proud of their achievements! Quote
SueJ Posted April 22, 2010 Posted April 22, 2010 Absolutely fabulous - as lots of others have said it's moments like this that help you keep the faith. Quote
SmileyPR Posted April 22, 2010 Posted April 22, 2010 Happy for the child, his family and also for you ! Quote
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