KINDERGARTEN BOUND

Son, your mother is not taking this so well.  I have cried more times than I care to admit over you starting Kindergarten.  Last night, I got teary as you were reading me a story (yes, you now read to me) you looked at me, tapped me on the heart and said "don't worry Momma, I will always be your baby in your heart".

Your sweet nature and dazzling smile can make even the worst of the worst days all better.  You are incredibly smart, kind hearted, sympathetic and imaginative.  All of that combined is the perfect recipe for success and I know you will accomplish great things in life.  It's just the beginning.

I will try not to be that anchor, weighing you down as you tug me along, with my heels dug in, trying to hold back time.  It has crossed my mind that maybe we should have had another child so this wouldn't be so hard on me, but I know I am a GREAT mommy to you.  I fear that I would have only been a GOOD mommy to two.  So, there you have it.  You are an only child.

I love you bigger than Jupiter and back and will always have your back.  We have our own sign language so we can say we love each other from across the room, don't forget to stop and wave at your mother as you move through this life.