Glitter, Tutu’s, and Soccer Shoes

Being a mom is not all roses and sunshine.  In fact, many days it’s weeds and clouds (maybe add in a thunderstorm too). Moms who say their kids are perfect and that each day is such a gift and then the clouds part and the sun shines through and you can faintly hear a choir singing hallelujah. THEY ARE LYING! Don’t get me wrong, the good days definitely outnumber the bad, but I have news for this mom with perfect children who never fight - I’m calling you out.  There is no way on God’s green earth your children never fight, never talk back, and I’m here to tell you that reasoning with a child is just not done.....well.  Tears are shed, begging happens, bribing, and when it gets to the point you can’t take it anymore you make a promise that you will soon forget in the morning, but your kids will not.  Take this as a warning - don’t make promises you won’t remember because they will ALWAYS remember. Today, is one of those days - I can’t wait for school to start ...

My dear daughter, You are about to embark on a new and exciting journey into kindergarten where you will see old friends and make new friends. But, this letter is not to you because I know you will be amazing and tackle this journey head on. No, this letter is to me, your mom who said she wouldn’t cry on your first day. Your mom who is holding back my tears as you walk away into your classroom learning to be more independent. Your mom who loves you more than you will ever realize. No, this letter is for me to read years later and remember the times you put a y at the end of your name simply because you wanted it to have one.  When your eyes lit up every time you went to dance class, or really anywhere because you love to go places. All the little things you did and still do to make life exciting and oh so enjoyable.  All the times we went to the library, the zoo, the park....those are the times I will remember. And if I’m being honest, all the times we fought or I h...