How? HOW? Can this be?
I just tucked you into bed. You’re drifting off to sleep right this very moment and tomorrow morning you’ll be going to school. Your FIRST day of elementary school! You are a student. There’s no turning back. We met your teacher, she seems so nice. Your classroom looks so bright and cheery and I know you will have a great time!
But where is my baby? Where is my chubby little baby faced, toothless grinner? When you were a bitty baby I tried to imagine what this day would be like. I tried to fathom a world where your bald little head had pigtails and a world where instead of your sweet little babbles and coos you told me things like, “I love you mommy” and “Can I have a peanutbutter and jelly for lunch?”. I tried to imagine it. But I couldn’t.
My sweet little girl. My sunshine, my beautiful little bugga. You made me a mother and you taught me everything I know about being a mommy. And now you’re starting school. Now there will be new people to teach you and show you about this world. I’m a bit jealous but I wouldn’t ever deny you that. It’s the best thing for you and I will always make sure that is what you have. The absolute best.
I love you so much! Sleep well baby! I’ll see you in the morning.
XOXO
La mama
