Dear Just Son,
Around this time of year, a lot of mommies are sad. They're sad because summer is over and their children have to go back to school. I have to admit that I get a lump in my throat just thinking about the fact that you're another year older and will start the second grade tomorrow. But don't worry. Even though I get teary eyed, I'm not sad.
How can I be sad when I see how much you've changed, even just this summer. Whereas once when you wouldn't do things yourself because of weak fine motor and gross motor skills, you're now at least willing to try. Whereas once when you gave up so easily on your math, your reading and even your writing, you are learning now that "the more you practice, the better you get." You also are learning that it's OK if you make mistakes; everyone makes them. (Actually, I'm still working on that last one myself. ;-) )
These changes may be only subtle ones that most people wouldn't notice, but your parents notice. Even your grandparents notice.
As you start this new school year with brand new teachers, I see you starting a new phase in your life. I see you leaving behind some of the struggles you had and slowly becoming more independent.
I know you still need me and dad to help you along the way. You are a gift to us and we know it's our job to help guide you and be there for you while you learn to navigate your life. But I also can see you're not that helpless little child you once were.
No, honey, I'm not sad.
I'm proud.
7 musing visitors:
Even when they are 22 years old you watch them grow and learn their independence more and more.
Hoping JS has an awesome year and grows even more into the wonderful child he's created to be.
awwwww---that's sweet. and a bit too rational for this sad mama.
second grade is such a great year!
I am sad. Both kids gone all day every day. I am sad. :(
And proud you should be! I'm excited to see how much you all love second grade!
Yay for a new school year! Yay to growth and learning! Yay to self independence! Yay for still needing mom and dad!
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Awww - I love this post! You should be proud - you are doing a great job. I bet you'll still be a little sad though.
LOL! I said I'm not sad. I didn't say I won't miss JS. :-/
What a wonderful post, Aisha. What a treasure for your JS to be able to read this when he is a grown man and fully appreciates the kind of special parents he has been blessed with. Yes, it's important for us to want our children to grow up and become all that God intends them to become, with our help of course.
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