On Preschool

Dear One,

I promise to make as big a deal over you starting Kindergarten as I have been over your brother starting. 

Love,
Mom ;) 

On Kindergarten

Dear One,
      So. You started Kindergarten today. Daddy and I have been building up this day for months now, in anticipation of how hard change is for you sometimes. Hoping beyond hope to make it as easy a transition as possible for you, our sweet boy. It would seem that some of that effort should have been directed at ourselves. At me, in particular. Thankfully, you were too excited by all that was happening around us this morning to notice how my smile trembled from time to time. Not a tear dropped until you were safely in your seat and I was safely out of sight. Someday you'll appreciate what a feat that was for me.
       I am so proud of you Dear One. I am overcome by the boy you are, and looking forward to meeting the boy you are about to become. Here's hoping you remember at least some of the lessons and truths I've tried to pass on over your "just you and me" years. Such as:
1) Hold God's hand
2) Be Kind, to yourself and others
3) Give the benefit of the doubt
4) Listen
5) Respect
6) Appreciate
and most importantly...

7) You are a joy to me. No matter what you ever do. Or don't do. Just because you ARE. Just because you're you.
You are a joy to me.
I delight in you.
You are precious to me.
I love you.

Forever yours,
     Mom