The proud mama and a school year completed

Today was Kalei and Mason's last day of school! Thankfully we had a beautiful, sunny day filled with friends, slip-n-slides, ice cream (and margaritas for mom!;) They both came home with wonderful report cards, I honestly couldn't be more proud, such hard working little students they are! My little social butterfly, Kalei, never ceases to amaze me with her charm, intelligence, and humor. She has always been very polite but also outgoing and not afraid to be social. My little Mason on the other hand has grown so much socially and emotionally since he has started elementary school. The timid, shy, very emotional, and cautious little boy he once was, has now grown into a caring individual who can now carry on a conversation with someone, speak in front of the class, and make new friends. Though he is still very shy, he has come a looong way! I believe he has really benefited from his sensitive ways. His total consideration for classmates and loved ones is almost unreal. He has the biggest heart out of all the 7 year old boys I've ever known, he just melts me from the inside out. So today when I learned that he had won the Humanitarian of the Year award for his class, I was not surprised:) The teacher said he demonstrates "pono" which means be kind, be safe, and be smart. I think this award was just what he needed to help boost his confidence. Mason has learned to take his shy, sensitive and emotional side, which at one time was of concern to me, and turn it into something extremely useful and meaningful, something that will shape him into a gentleman and benefit him in future relationships. Mason, you've come a long way and mommy is so proud of you:)