Friday, September 18, 2009

Needs No Editing

My daughter wants to run for student council.

She mentioned it last week, brought home a form to fill out about it. I told her we'd work on it over the weekend. Came home today from a wonderful visit with Clarissa to find it's all done.

"Mom, can you help me edit this?" she asked.

She had to list four things about herself. This was what she came up with:

1) smart
2) sensitive
3) kind
4) brave

Her platform will be one of healthy food, and treating others with respect. Of course fund raising for field trips and parties will be of utmost importance.

She has to give a speech to her class on Tuesday, stating all of the above.

My daughter wants to run for student council.

Insert breath.

If she's going to be brave about this, so am I.

13 comments:

Lydia said...

Riley, you GO! It's so awesome that she can see all those qualities in herself... because she totally has them. But to be able to see them in yourself at her age is pretty amazing!

BONNIE K said...

I also think this is very cool. I wish her (and you) luck!

drama mama said...

From the mother of one incredible young woman to another:

You Can't Stop the Beat.

You cant stop an avalanche
As it races down the hill...

'Cause you cant stop
The motion of the ocean
Or the sun in the sky
You can wonder if you wanna
But i never ask why

Wanda said...

Damn. Crying again. I think I need a spoon.

Anonymous said...

She will be great!

Peaceseeker

kario said...

All this as she waits for the dog. Just imagine the things she'll be willing to try in a month!

Rock on, Riley!

Amanda said...

OMG! Go Riley indeed!! Can't wait to hear how it all goes.

Btw, also glad she's yours not mine, I couldn't stand the anxiety!!

Kim Rossi Stagliano said...

Fantastic!

Carnal Zen said...

OMG I see the "girls on the run" group endorsing their fave candidate and wearing "Run for Riley" t-shirts :-)

Carrie Wilson Link said...

Ditto Wanda!

Michelle O'Neil said...

Wow CZ! Great idea!

naomi said...

Hurray Riley! Can I add 4 more qualities to the list? You are also focused, empathetic, creative, and a leader! And braver than me!

Jerri said...

Love.