Only five short years ago we brought you home from the hospital and tomorrow you will embark on a whole new journey. While maybe it shouldn’t be that big of a deal since you’ve been attending an all day program since you were 17 months old, tomorrow morning marks a different kind of a milestone. You will start your academic career which (I hope) will last for the next 14+ years. I am such a mixed ball of emotions tonight as I sit here and listen to you sleep.
Excited: I’m excited for all of the new things you are going to see, hear and learn.
Sad: Truth is, it makes me a little sad to see my baby boy growing up so fast. Tomorrow may only be the first day of kindergarten but it snuck up on me so quickly that I can only imagine how fast your elementary school years will fly by.
Nervous: I know what a caring & gentle soul you are and I am nervous that others won’t treat you right and that bullies will try to take advantage of you. I know that you need to learn for yourself who to listen to and how to stick up for yourself but the protective mother in me wants to shield you from all of that.
Proud: Our hearts are just bursting with pride when we think of just how successful you will be. You are growing up to be a sensitive, strong, independent, talented little man, who spreads joy to everyone who spends time with you.
I know we can’t protect you from everything. You will have good days, and bad days. You will get tempted to make bad decisions. Not everyone will want to be your friend and there will be times when your feelings will get hurt. I will help to soothe your broken heart and do my best to arm you with the tools you need to make your own decisions.
Always do your very best and treat others with respect. Remember your manners but don’t forget to come home and hug me tight every day after school (until you graduate from college).
I love you to the moon & back.
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