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Homework- Brag List

This teacher was recently given a homework assignment of her own.  At first, I had mixed feelings.  But I'm always up for a challenge.  My assignment was to create a BRAG List about myself.  I was told to make a list of all the things I am really good at.  I'm not sure that everyone would agree with this list (that's my insecurities speaking) but i decided to go with it anyways.  As I started to make the list things would pop into my head about things others have said about me, making me second guess myself.  I thought it might be fun to ask my boys a similar question.  I asked them to come up with 5 things they think I'm really good at.  (this was surprising but at the same time, not surprising at all)
Here goes my list in no specific order... no judgement please...
  • Great Teacher
  • Loves Others Hard
  • Compassionate
  • Being a mom
  • Baking ( muffins, cakes, breads, cake balls, cookies)
  • Giving more than 100% to those I care about
  • Multitasking
  • Time management
  • Taking care of myself physically
  • Taking care and meeting my boys needs
  • Keeping house
  • Cooking healthy well balanced meals (and sometimes just delicious)
  • Party Planning
  • Crafting
  • Sewing (I make the best Halloween costumes)
  • Great Co-Parent
  • Sense of style (both home and clothing)
  • Respecting others boundaries
  • Thoughtful
  • Loyal
  • Honest
  • Secret Keeper
  • Routine creator
  • Understanding
  • Great Listener
  • Very dependable
  • Passionate
  • Great Friend
  • Great Sister
  • Generous with my time
  • Good at forgiving and giving second chances (especially to those who hurt me)

My Boys list looked a bit different: (They added a 6th and 7th for good measure)
  1. Cooking
  2. Very Nice
  3. Loves Me
  4. Cleaning
  5. Taking me to school
  6. Good Friend
  7. Good Teacher

I once dated a man that claimed to have a list of over 100 things he liked about me.  We see how well that ended. 🤣

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