My Mum is proud of me!

I am 38 years old and today for the very first time my Mum actually said the words "I'm proud of you". After 38 years I can say that it's never too late. It's a moment I won't forget in a hurry.

Don't get me wrong, my Mum is a great Mum but not the demonstrative type. I know she loves me and I hoped that she was proud of me, but now I know! I didn't even realise that this is the approval I have been searching for my entire life! Talk about a light bulb moment.

I married someone who tells me how great I am all the time, I work for people who tell me that I'm doing a good job, I get recognition from the various committees and community events I'm involved in, but I've just realised that the one I really wanted to be proud of me is my Mum. In some instances we never really grow up do we.

I guess the lesson in there for me is to make sure I tell my kids when I'm proud of them and that I love them, don't just assume that they know. I'm sure they do know, but I'm also sure that they need to hear it.