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Post by eversograceful1 on May 18, 2016 16:57:08 GMT
DD's teacher just told me that DD is going to win the Most Academically Improved Award for her grade (2nd). But it's on a day that I already have a work-related trip, which I cannot reschedule as I'm giving training to a group of 25 and some are travelling to get there. DH will be there and I will get video and pictures for sure. I am so very proud of her, she has pushed herself and really blossomed this year. I'm thinking of leaving a card with her teacher to give to DD after the ceremony. If you have other suggestions, I'm open to them. I know she'll be ok and these things happen but I am going to miss being there  |
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Post by 950nancy on May 18, 2016 17:00:36 GMT
I think a card will make her happy. It is a work trip that you can't reschedule. While it is a great award, kids do need to know that sometimes stuff just happens. I think those kinds of things build character with kids. Make a big deal of it when you get home and she will be good.
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Post by twinks on May 18, 2016 17:07:47 GMT
That is a hard one. I would make sure to make it a big deal for when you get home. Take her to dinner or celebrate the way your family usually celebrates big occasions. You can watch the video together that night.
Congratulations to you daughter. That is a great award and definitely a proud Mom moment.
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Post by Dori~Mama~Bear on May 18, 2016 17:10:41 GMT
Send her a bouquet of her favorite flowers and or balloons to the school so they arrive right before or during the ceremony.
This will be your presence at her awards ceremony.
and hopefully it will make you feel that you are a part of it even though you can't be there.
edited to add. You could also do one of those edit bouquets. that way she can share with her friends after the ceremony...
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Post by Basket1lady on May 18, 2016 17:11:57 GMT
It's ok and it doesn't make you a bad mom. If her dad is there, that's great. No one would say dad was a bad parent because he didn't take off work to attend his 2nd grader's award ceremony. Take your DD out for ice cream when you get home and she will be thrilled!
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Post by mommythree on May 18, 2016 17:13:29 GMT
aw...congratulations to your daughter, what a great accomplishment. I missed a few award ceremonies myself, your husband will be there, so there will be a familiar face to see when she looks out into the audience. Why not send your DH with a few mylar balloons, flowers...etc....with a card from you. he could even paste a pic of you on the front of the balloon. I know it stinks for you....I'am sorry.
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Post by leannec on May 18, 2016 17:15:48 GMT
I would take her to dinner later and give her a small bouquet of flowers ... having your dh there is enough so don't feel to guilty  |
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Post by cadoodlebug on May 18, 2016 17:18:37 GMT
Don't beat yourself up, life happens. Like others have said, her dad will be there so that's great. Unless it is customary, I think having flowers or balloons is a tad over-the-top for this occasion. Taking a 2nd grader out for ice cream is more appropriate. JMHO of course. |
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Post by whopea on May 18, 2016 17:28:04 GMT
Congratulations to your daughter! That's wonderful. I would find a little memento that she can carry in her hand or pocket for the day and know that while mom isn't sitting in the audience, she's right there with her. I would do a little celebration at home then, either ice cream or dinner out.
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Post by 950nancy on May 18, 2016 17:29:13 GMT
Don't beat yourself up, life happens. Like others have said, her dad will be there so that's great. Unless it is customary, I think having flowers or balloons is a tad over-the-top for this occasion. Taking a 2nd grader out for ice cream is more appropriate. JMHO of course. Oh my, I worked in an elementary school and flowers and balloons are actually quite poplar (but still can be excessive). One year a parent ordered her son and a few friends a limo to take the kids out for ice cream on the last day of sixth grade. I remember this because the limo was blocking my car and we had 30 minutes to get back for meeting and none of us had brought lunch. She refused to move the limo because it was such an important day. The limo driver was much more reasonable. |
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Post by cadoodlebug on May 18, 2016 17:34:47 GMT
Don't beat yourself up, life happens. Like others have said, her dad will be there so that's great. Unless it is customary, I think having flowers or balloons is a tad over-the-top for this occasion. Taking a 2nd grader out for ice cream is more appropriate. JMHO of course. Oh my, I worked in an elementary school and flowers and balloons are actually quite poplar (but still can be excessive). One year a parent ordered her son and a few friends a limo to take the kids out for ice cream on the last day of sixth grade. I remember this because the limo was blocking my car and we had 30 minutes to get back for meeting and none of us had brought lunch. She refused to move the limo because it was such an important day. The limo driver was much more reasonable. Egads, she hires a limo for a 6th grader what the hell does the kid have to look forward to. <just shaking my head> I guess I failed my son as all I did was clap when he got an award for best hugger in kindergarten. That and best mathematician ~ his teacher said he would have a career in numbers and he is now an accountant.  |
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Post by my2apps on May 18, 2016 17:47:19 GMT
Don't beat yourself up too bad, there will be many more award ceremonies to attend. (and yes, I know that doesn't take the sting out of missing this one) I think the card is a great idea! She will know that you are in her corner, cheering for her, even if you can't physically be there. I also think a celebratory dinner or ice cream trip is in order. |
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Post by amom23 on May 18, 2016 17:56:15 GMT
Don't beat yourself up, life happens. Like others have said, her dad will be there so that's great. Unless it is customary, I think having flowers or balloons is a tad over-the-top for this occasion. Taking a 2nd grader out for ice cream is more appropriate. JMHO of course. 'Um yeah sending in flowers and balloons for a 2nd grade award ceremony would definitely make you look like the freak parent where I live LOL! Dad will be there and going out for ice cream sounds much more appropriate. |
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Post by gmcwife1 on May 18, 2016 17:56:31 GMT
Don't beat yourself up, life happens. Like others have said, her dad will be there so that's great. Unless it is customary, I think having flowers or balloons is a tad over-the-top for this occasion. Taking a 2nd grader out for ice cream is more appropriate. JMHO of course. I agree cadoodlebug, all three of my kids made it through all levels of school without parental flowers or balloons being delivered to school. Ok, youngest is a junior in high school right now, but I don't see me doing either in the next year |
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Post by lucyg on May 18, 2016 18:05:21 GMT
Sorry you're going to miss this big moment for DD, but I agree flowers or balloons would be over the top. I vote for ice cream after the fact! |
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Post by 950nancy on May 18, 2016 18:17:36 GMT
Oh my, I worked in an elementary school and flowers and balloons are actually quite poplar (but still can be excessive). One year a parent ordered her son and a few friends a limo to take the kids out for ice cream on the last day of sixth grade. I remember this because the limo was blocking my car and we had 30 minutes to get back for meeting and none of us had brought lunch. She refused to move the limo because it was such an important day. The limo driver was much more reasonable. Egads, she hires a limo for a 6th grader what the hell does the kid have to look forward to. <just shaking my head> I guess I failed my son as all I did was clap when he got an award for best hugger in kindergarten. That and best mathematician ~ his teacher said he would have a career in numbers and he is now an accountant. I'm in same boat with you. That mom was a crazy mom. Best hugger, by the way- Awesome! My son got the Best Boy award in sixth grade for the top boy in his class. It was not an academic award but the award for all around great kid with great potential. He had straight A's, but this award was much better than one for grades. Thankfully I saw him get the award and gave him a hug and later that week we went out for dinner to celebrate. I told him I was proud of him and knew that he would be getting many more awards. He just texted me his grades from his second semester in college and had straight A's again. I told him I would pay for his garage door opener ($25) since our just broke yesterday and we are having the actual opener replaced today. Ha! Thankfully he is the kid who wants to do well to make himself happy. Well, that and that we are paying for his college. |
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Post by Country Ham on May 18, 2016 18:31:28 GMT
I am starting to feel like a bad parent because I do nothing to recognize these achievements other then a hug and a "I am a proud of you". No flowers, no special dinners, no ice cream, no money, no gifts. Like most pea's kids my kids are straight A overachiever types so I have had plenty of opportunity to make a big deal.
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Post by cath4k on May 18, 2016 19:29:28 GMT
Congratulations to your daughter!
I'm sorry. I understand. My daughter just graduated with her master's degree and while she chose not to participate in graduation ceremonies, she did have an honors night (she was chosen as outstanding graduate student for her department) and her master's paper presentation. We were going to attend both. We got the flu instead.
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