But we label it pride sometimes.... more a shared joy.
Chris,
That is correct my friend, shared joy.
Diana played her flute at my youngest sister in law's wedding. Now Diana is the emotional type. When the bride came down the aisle, she started crying. Tears streaming down her cheeks, she still played the most perfect wedding march. Daddy cried along with her.
Now Sarah, my youngest (Sadie's mom) played the DRUMS. If you ever met Sarah (or Sadie) you would know that would fit. She was also good at it (percussion section leader). Sarah was our only Valedictorian (talk about a "shared joy" *proud* moment). Diana missed Salutatorian by one "B".
Jimmy (my middle) didn't especially excel in school or sports, but he makes me proud every day as a hard working father of three, and a conservative. He is also an accomplished gunfighter (IPSC) thanks in no small part to myself.
I am a lucky man.
I used to be ashamed of weeping - maybe still am somewhat. But have become aware, maybe an age thing, that I am affected by many things sufficient to at least moisten eyes and generate that lump in the throat!!
Welcome to the club - I think it comes with age. It probably isn't PC to say so but I believe that the condition results from two things:
1) A reduction in testosterone levels in men as they age - we are whether folks want to acknowledge or not very, very subject to our hormones. 70%
2) Wisdom coupled with a self confidence that results in a "hey, that's how I feel - if you don't like it tough", attitude that permits us older guys to express feelings that younger guys are uncomfortable with. 30%