Leaves of Grass, Part Two
In Leaves of Grass, I wrote about my gratitude for Son #3. If you don’t know why I’m writing about this, read this first.
Now for son #2.
Dear Sweetie,
Sometimes I am astounded to realize I’m your mom. You’re such a good little boy. You have a deep desire to please me and just the thought I might be angry with you is enough to break your little boy heart. I try my best to discipline you with gentleness because I know it doesn’t take much and I’d never want to break a spirit as precious as yours. I love to have you come up to me and cover me with kisses. And it’s such a cute thing to hear you say you want to marry me when you grow up. I hope that I always deserve the love and sweetness you show me. You have a kind, sensitive heart and it’s my job to nurture this and help you become the man you’ll someday be.
You were named after a character in the movie, Legend of the Falls. In fact, it was that very movie I was watching when I went into labor with you. And how fast you came! The doctor didn’t even make it into our room. You were virtually delivered without any help. I don’t know what you’ll be when you grow up, but whatever it is, I know you’ll do your best. There is nothing you have to do to earn my love. There is nothing you could do to lose it. I know it’s important to you to feel this and to feel secure. I hope I can always be a place you can come to when you need comfort and strength. Someday, as you get older, you might not always want to kiss me on the cheek. It might embarrass you to be called sweetie. But know that I will always be here, without judgement, without criticism and with full support. I’m grateful to be your mom.
All my love,
Mommy
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