That's Our Boy!

So, as most everyone knows, Austin can be a bit of a handful! Most of the times I completely understand though as he is sandwiched in between two girls and is ALWAYS surrounded by estrogen! The past 2 weeks, however; have been a complete exception to his typical behavior. He has been wonderful at school, at Sunday School, and any other activity her partakes in. To say that I am so proud of him, I find to be a complete understatement! Last week he had a report come home from school that read:
"Best listener in the Busy Bee's class! Today, Austin was a leader :)"
I literally almost cried when I read it! The look of accomplishment on his face when I shower him with kisses, high fives, and compliments after receiving such praise is priceless!!
The past few weeks his Sunday School teacher has made a point to tell me how great he was and how much of a helper he has been.
Yesterday at CHEERS, Mrs. Patti, made it a point to find me and tell me(in front of Austin) how wonderful he has been in class and how great of a help he has also been.
Then, to put add the cherry on top, Austin got up in front of the entire Church congregation during the Children's Chat portion of the Lent service, and told everyone(via microphone) how he says Grace at the dinner table. I didn't get to witness this special moment(tear) as I was setting everything up for Lentapalooza, but my boss, Monique, told me that he did it and how great he was. He even volunteered to clean up the mess on the tables after we were all done baking chocolate chip cookies as part of out Great Grace Gala cooking lesson. He was rewarded with the 1st cookie out of the oven!

I have always said that out of all 3 of our kids, Austin has the most sincere heart, and he truly has proven it over the past few weeks! I LOVE that kid!!