jack goes to preschool

he may have been just a little excited to go to school

dear jackers,

today you started preschool. i never thought this day would actually come. i remember bringing you home from the hospital. the thought of you going to school seemed like decades away. you have grown up so much. i am so proud of you, jack. you are such a special little boy. you're my best buddy. i'm the luckiest mommy in the world because i have you for my little boy.

on our way to school you were just grinning from ear to ear. you kept saying, "i'm so excited to go to my school!" i was excited for you too! but, i had just a tiny ache in my heart. on the short walk from the car to the school the last 4 years flashed before my eyes. i saw sleepless nights filled with pacing the floors with a crying baby. i saw a lot of tears and a lot of smiles. i saw your first steps. i heard your first word. i saw your first tooth. i saw your first hair cut. i saw you attached to my hip at all times. i saw that where ever i was you were there too. you have been my shadow. you and i have been through so much together. just you and me. though hard and frustrating at times i have loved every minute of it. its been just the two of us for so long. partners in crime. but, i realized as i was walking you into school that your life is now changing. and mine too. you are starting a new journey. i now have to let go of your hand and let you experience life. meet new people. try new things. i will always be right there cheering you on. i'm your number one fan. it's time to let your light shine, buddy. i hope that you will always be a good example to all your friends. always be kind and loving.

i love you, jack. i will always be here to help you out along the way. you make me so proud. i know that you can do anything.

love,

mommy

and remember...

i'll love you forever

i'll like you for always

as long as i'm living

my baby you'll be

mommy loves you, jack!