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On The Edge of Kindergarten: A Letter to My Little One
Dear Sweetheart,
I can hardly believe we’ve reached this moment. You’re peacefully asleep—your favorite toys scattered around, a sprinkle of kindergarten magic on your pillow, and I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s a hidden binky tucked away, ready to quiet any nighttime fears. I know the routine well; each morning, I find it when I make your bed. I tuck it back under the pillow because, while I understand it brings you comfort, it also allows me to hold onto a piece of you just a little bit longer. Keep my secret, and I’ll keep yours.
Tomorrow marks a significant milestone: your first day of kindergarten. Just typing those words fills me with nostalgia and excitement. I’ve anticipated this day for six whole years, and now it’s almost here. While I know you’re more than ready for this new adventure, I can’t help but feel a bit of anxiety about letting you go.
I’ve often pondered how to caption that classic “kindergarten, here he comes” photo. Should I go for humor about what your teachers are in for, or express disbelief at how fast time has flown? As I reflect, the most fitting words I can find are simply: thank you.
Thank you for being the light of my life. Thank you for helping me discover my purpose. Thank you for making me a mother. You teach me to cherish the small joys and, ironically, how to embrace the art of letting go.
You will always be my greatest achievement, my first glimpse of unconditional love. It may sound cliché, but watching you grow is like witnessing my heart beat outside of my body.
Parenthood is a complex journey. In the beginning, it’s all-consuming, with a tiny being utterly dependent on you. Those early days can feel overwhelming, filled with routines and doubts. I once read a mother say, “One day, I’ll realize I put you down and never picked you up again.” I remind myself of those words daily, cherishing every fleeting moment because I know that soon, those sleepless nights and tantrums will become fond memories, and I’ll be standing next to an emerging young man. That’s when the hardest part begins—letting go.
Letting go is tough. It requires faith and courage, and I often feel short on both. The past six years have been a journey for me as I navigated my free-spirited approach to motherhood. The pictures, the blogs, the adventures—each moment has been a treasure. But as you step onto that bus tomorrow, your own story is about to unfold. You’ll take a step closer to being the big kid you were destined to be, and a step away from being my little boy.
I’ll miss our daily escapades, your little hand clasping mine through the grocery store, and our cozy “Curious George” marathons while the twins (pretend to) nap. But I know that what lies ahead is worth it. I look forward to hearing about the friends you’ll make, your new teachers, and “the way we do it at school.” It’s a bittersweet day; that bus is taking you closer to growing up, and all I can do is sit back, watch, and pray that I’ve equipped you with what you need to tackle the world ahead.
You’ve got this, champ! If anyone is ready to take on the world, it’s you! “Oh, the places you’ll go!” You embody everything I ever dreamed of in a son—intelligent, funny, and a natural leader with a unique flair. Most importantly, you know how to embrace who you are, and I hope you never lose that. So, when you board that bus tomorrow, I won’t cry because you’re leaving me; I’ll shed happy tears of pride for the incredible young man you are becoming.
Tomorrow, you wake up as a kindergartner. I wish you a school year filled with wonderful experiences! Make new friends, learn exciting things, and always remember Mommy’s rules: Be kind to everyone, question everything, and (most importantly) always be yourself—just leave out the “poopy butt” talk and gun obsession.
Love you to the moon and back, and more than all the stars in between,
Love, Mommy
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Summary: This heartfelt letter captures a mother’s bittersweet emotions as she prepares to send her son off to kindergarten. Reflecting on their time together, she expresses gratitude for the joy he has brought her life and acknowledges the challenges of letting go as he embarks on a new adventure. With a mix of nostalgia and excitement, she encourages him to embrace this new chapter while holding onto the lessons learned along the way.