The day we left Oklahoma was another “PROUD MOMMY MOMENT” as I just knew Charlie was going to have a meltdown in front of everyone and lose it. But he didn’t, and I was so proud of Charlie and just couldn’t wait to leave my dad’s so I could tell Charlie.
Let me tell you what happened and why I was so proud of Charlie. And more than that surprised at what he did and didn’t do. David and I had gotten Charlie a phone a little over a week ago. So he would be able to reach us at all times. And so he could play games on it on the way to my dad’s and to put learning apps and stories on for school.
And Charlie’s phone was his prided joy. And he wouldn’t go anywhere without. And I am so glad he had it as he was able to play some games with my nephew who doesn’t take much time to do things with Charlie as he is so busy.
And then at my dad’s Charlie and my brother was wrestling in a recliner my dad has. And Charlie had his phone on him. Which I didn’t know, or I would have taken it and laid it on the table. And they wrestle and wrestle and then I hear a noise.
Charlies phone which Charlie dropped and got under the chair and Gerald put the chair down on it. And the phone broke immediately. And wouldn’t even turn on. And even though my brother started everything he told Charlie it wouldn’t have happened if he hadn’t been acting like a “JACKASS” which neither Charlie nor David heard as they was checking out Charlies phone.
But that comment made me mad as a mom and I wanted to say something but we were in my dad’s house, so I let it slide. As I knew I needed to check on Charlie and his phone. And he hands it to me. And I tell him not to worry as there is insurance on the phone and I can get it fixed for him.
And then David and I wait with baited breath for Charlie to go off on my brother and start to yell and call names. As this is what Charlie does a lot of times. But Charlie didn’t he says it’s OK my mom will get my phone fixed.
I must tell you my legs when out from under me. And I could feel my breath rushing out and I almost feel. As things like this usually set Charlie off. But he was acting more grownup that the grownups. And I was so proud of Charlie. And can not stop telling him. And thanking the Lord as I know he was watching over our family that day.
And now we are out $25 replacing the phone but the fact that Charlie didn’t have a meltdown is worth so much more than that. That I do not mind having to spend money to replace the phone. As this shows Charlie, he can stop a meltdown from happening if he tries.
Thank you,
Glenda Cates
