Hi All. This was sent to me today from my little guy's Kindergarten teacher.
Just wanted to share it with anyone who may relate.
Tomorrow is the day, little friend. In the morning you go to Kindergarten for the first time. A whole new world opens up to you then. You are ready to meet it.
But, I wonder how ready I am for this new life of yours? If I could, I'd hold you back just a little longer, close to me, where I can shelter your world and share your life. Tomorrow, when you take my hand to walk into the school, I will be the one who dawdles. "Just a few minutes longer," I'll tell myself,"only a few extra minutes to keep you all mine."
When we reach the door, you'll leave me, anxious to join the others. You'll walk through it without a backward glance. There, I'll stand, wanting to shed a few mother's tears because another baby is growing up. But I won't cry. I promise you, I won't.
Instead I'll concentrate on being proud. Proud that I've made you secure enough in five years to stand on your own for a little while before racing home to share the news of the day. How we've built so much security I don't know. All I've done is love you.
I admit I'm a little jealous. Tomorrow you will meet the ultimate authority. Soon you will tell me, with complete confidence, what has to be done because "Teacher says." I must surrender part of my position to that other woman who is about to enter your life and your heart.
But there is much to share this year you and I. Over cookies and milk, you will tell me what "Teacher said" and your friends did. And I will listen, enchanted, as I view the new world thru your eyes.
It's so hard to let you go, my little friend. For five years you've been my little companion. Yes, I hate to see you leave behind, the sheltered world of home. But I will always be with you. Love reaches beyond the doors of the classroom, beyond time and place.
In the morning, I will help you put on your new school clothes. And we will be on our way.
But tonight----tonight, for the last time, you are simply my baby. And I hold you now at bedgtime, just a little longer, cuddle you just a little bit closer, give you one more kiss before saying good night. In your excitement, you don't notice my stealing that extra kiss.
I need it for Kindergarten.
Condensed from "Family Digest"
Just got vacation pics added!
www.PictureTrail.com/kkali
Just wanted to share it with anyone who may relate.
Tomorrow is the day, little friend. In the morning you go to Kindergarten for the first time. A whole new world opens up to you then. You are ready to meet it.
But, I wonder how ready I am for this new life of yours? If I could, I'd hold you back just a little longer, close to me, where I can shelter your world and share your life. Tomorrow, when you take my hand to walk into the school, I will be the one who dawdles. "Just a few minutes longer," I'll tell myself,"only a few extra minutes to keep you all mine."
When we reach the door, you'll leave me, anxious to join the others. You'll walk through it without a backward glance. There, I'll stand, wanting to shed a few mother's tears because another baby is growing up. But I won't cry. I promise you, I won't.
Instead I'll concentrate on being proud. Proud that I've made you secure enough in five years to stand on your own for a little while before racing home to share the news of the day. How we've built so much security I don't know. All I've done is love you.
I admit I'm a little jealous. Tomorrow you will meet the ultimate authority. Soon you will tell me, with complete confidence, what has to be done because "Teacher says." I must surrender part of my position to that other woman who is about to enter your life and your heart.
But there is much to share this year you and I. Over cookies and milk, you will tell me what "Teacher said" and your friends did. And I will listen, enchanted, as I view the new world thru your eyes.
It's so hard to let you go, my little friend. For five years you've been my little companion. Yes, I hate to see you leave behind, the sheltered world of home. But I will always be with you. Love reaches beyond the doors of the classroom, beyond time and place.
In the morning, I will help you put on your new school clothes. And we will be on our way.
But tonight----tonight, for the last time, you are simply my baby. And I hold you now at bedgtime, just a little longer, cuddle you just a little bit closer, give you one more kiss before saying good night. In your excitement, you don't notice my stealing that extra kiss.
I need it for Kindergarten.
Condensed from "Family Digest"
Just got vacation pics added!
www.PictureTrail.com/kkali
