To my beautiful Little Man
We all know how I love to document the special stages of your life and no doubt in years to come, when you read back over all of these, you will probably cringe a little. But I’m not going to apologise. I need to remember all of these moments, and I hope it gives you an insight into just how much you are loved and treasured.
I’ve known for the last few months that I would write this particular post and I knew exactly what day I would write it. Yet this time, part of me doesn’t want to write it. Because, little one. Mummy’s finding this one really hard.
Tomorrow you start at ‘big school’ and tonight as I put you to bed, it will be the end of an era for you and I.
For the last four and half nearly five years, my life has been all about you. From the moment I wake up to the moment I go to sleep. And of course, that will remain as it will do for many, many years to come. But things will be different now. I won’t see you as much as I do now. I won’t have to rush home from work anymore. I won’t get those precious afternoons with you as I have done for the last four years. You will be elsewhere doing ‘big boy’ things.
You have grown up so much and it frightens me to think about how fast the time has gone since I held you in my arms for the very first time as a newborn, wondering how on earth I was going to do the whole ‘Mum’ thing. It’s no secret that I was never the maternal type and I was petrified. Petrified I was going to break you in some way, or do everything wrong. And whilst it hasn’t been easy because being a parent isn’t, you have made it so easy for me to love you in a way that I never knew possible.
You have brought out the best in me. I found my calling when I found you.
The thing is Little Man. I know you are ready for school. More than ready. You are excited, whilst nervous. I can see that. And I know you are going to do brilliantly. But whilst I know all of this. I hate to say it, but, Mummy’s not ready.
I’m going to miss you so much. Even though I know I will be collecting you from the school gates every day to the same big cuddle I always get when I come home to you. I’m struggling with the fact that you are growing so fast and time is passing us by so quickly. Where did my baby go?
I won’t lie. I have been extremely emotional this week. I’m reluctantly getting your school things ready. Preparing your school uniform with a heavy heart. Sorting out lunch boxes whilst mentally searching for the pause button. And I know I can’t stop this and I really shouldn’t want to. Because it’s your time. But I can’t help it. No matter how hard I try. I just wish I could keep you at home with me for that little bit longer. Just you and me.
But you are growing up Little Man. You are clever, funny and intelligent and I know that you need this now. I have seen such a change in you over the last couple of weeks. You are such amazing company and your erratic behaviour has settled down and it seems somehow cruel that this happens now that I won’t be with you as much to enjoy that side of you.
I know we are only talking about a couple of extra hours a day, but to me, it feels like so much more. I know I am being silly and I tell myself this all the time. But equally, I know I need to feel these things. Because it’s these feelings that remind me that I am a good Mummy to you. Despite the doubts I frequently have. I know I am a good Mummy because I care THIS much.
I realise that I won’t feel like this forever. But at the moment I do. Just know sweetheart that I have never been more proud of you as I am today. My Little Man is starting big school and is at the start of his next adventure.
So the time has come to send you on your way with school bag and lunch box in hand to start on this next journey. I will be smiling with encouragement and waving you good bye with the promise of a huge hug when the bell rings. But inside I will feel a little empty for a short while.
Mummy loves you so much, Little Man. Don’t ever forget it. Now, go enjoy yourself. Have fun. Don’t think about missing me, just go and do the best you can at everything and Mummy will be right here waiting for you. Every day. For always.
See you at the school gates beautiful.
Mummy xxx
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This is just the sweetest letter…. I totally feel the same way mama…. I little princess is heading to school in the next couple of days for the first time and I can’t stop the feeling of loneliness.
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Thank you. We all survived! If it makes you feel any better, I’m sure the build up is worse than the actual day! I was still rushing to the school gate though! 🙂
This has me choked up. I’m about two years away from this moment and yet yet it still feels like life is rushing by in a blur. If you find that pause button, let me know. #triumphanttales
Ah bless you. It does go so fast! Thank you.
I’m a year away from this but nervous already… #triumphanttales
Just make the most of this last year. It goes so fast!
Aaaah bless, such am emotional post tippy cam feel the love in every word. My eldest goes to school this Sept too. It really is going to bbq much tougher on me than it is on him! I’m sure we will get used to it eventually 😂#triumphanttales
I really hope so. It feels easier knowing day one is done and dusted. Thank you.
Oh gosh it must be so so emotional. I don’t envy you lovey but it will be my time next year and I will no doubt be feeling all of this. It does feel like an end of era doesn’t it!? I hope he has a fabulous first day and settles in well – I hope you do too #triumphanttales x
It well well thank you lovely. I am relieved the first day is over. I swear the build up is worse than the actual day!
Awww this post is beautiful!! Hope he enjoys his first day, my little man has been counting down the days until he starts year 2, he loves school.
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That must make life so much easier! Today went well thank you!
Awwww beautiful, I hope the day goes good for both of you X #triumphanttales
Thank you. It went well. I’m relieved the first day is over!
#triumphanttales okay, i was fine until..’ see you at the gates beautiful’ then i wept, i need to drink something more than a camomile tea lol! hope it went well lovely. what a day, I’m shattered
Go grab yourself a gin!! It went better than I could have hoped. I have a happy boy and I’m, a relieved Mumma. I hope it went well for you too! Sending hugs xx
This is just beautiful and such a lovely photo of you both #TriumphantTales
Thank you. It is a lovely shot, isn’t it? One of my favourites 🙂
Gosh what an emotional post. I hope that the first day at school went well #triumphanttales
It did thank you. Long may it continue! I’m still adapting! 🙂
Aww lovely. This is making me emotional. No doubt I’ll feel the same next year. How did he get on? xxx
Thanks lovely, he did great! 🙂 X
This is lovely. You do feel such a gap in your life when they start school. I am sure he will love school x
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Dare I say it, so far so good?! Thank you.x
It’s such a big step Jaki. I vividly remember walking her to school on her first day feeling like it was the end of an era. She was going off into someone else’s care 5 days a week and I felt like she was being taken away from me! She was more than ready and loved it and now I’m ok with it, I look forward to the holidays though. How did it go? x
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It went well thank you. Each day will get a little easier, it’s just weird not getting to spend that much time with him. The weekends will be so precious now 🙂 X
I love the way you put your feelings into words, and know that someday your son will love having this to read.
Thank you, I do hope so. 🙂
very sweet Jaki. I had a really hard time when mine started full day school last year. This year I was counting down the days! #triumphanttales
Thank you! 🙂
All the best to you both… here’s to a new era, as you put it.
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Thank you. That’s kind.
Just popping back to say thanks for joining at #familyfun and I am glad the first day went well, I hope it stays that way xx
Thanks lovely. Me too! X
what a lovely letter I feel the same about my boys and i miss them terribly while they are at school plus I have the added weekends that they spend at there dads I feel like I never get to spend quality time with them I think when they start school they really change but most of it is for the greater good #fortheloveofblog
He is loving it so far, I just hope it stays that way. Such a big change. X
Ah beautiful post, I hope he had a lovely first day at school! #TriumphantTales
He did thank you 🙂
How lovely! Made me cry a little. All my children are at school now. My girls are in year two and it’s amazing how much they’ve grown in the last two years, especially when you see how small the new reception children are! #triumphanttales
He seems to have changed so much in the two weeks leading up to it, I just know he will grow so fast now! Thank you. X
Awwww what a beautifully written, heartfelt letter. I hope the first day went really well for you both. I remember dropping my eldest off a couple of years ago like it was yesterday! xx #ablogginggoodtime
It went well thank you. So far so good – I knew he would be fine, it’s just me that’s been emotional. I just hope he keeps enjoying it! X
Will be right there – Jane, our youngest, starts in a week. #coolmumclub
Oh good luck to you! The build up is worse, I’m sure! X
This step is a big one – it really does feel like the end of an era. I still miss my big girl when she is in school, but it does get easier, especially as they start to tell you all about the fun they’re having. I hope he’s settling in well and that you are starting to adjust to the change #triumphanttales
I’m already enjoying hearing about his day! 🙂
Aw this is beautiful to read, mine has just started big school too and I don’t know what I’m going to do with myself when he’s starting to do full days next week! #SharingTheBlogLove
It’s hard isn’t it? You take them for granted when they’re around all the time! Good luck!
I don’t eat him to go now! But I do, but I don’t. It’s so lovely to have so much love. What a journey you are describing for the both of you, captured so well. #TriumphantTales
Thank you. It’s been an emotional week, to say the least!
oh bless this is lovely, i really hope he is enjoying being in school #triumphanttales
So far, so good – thank you! 🙂
Ah, this brought back so many memories of how I felt last year. For what it’s worth, a year on I couldn’t be prouder of how far we’ve come, She’s reading, writing, growing fast…and yet the holidays come round so quick and often that they never really feel too far away. These growing minds need the space and time to develop, and whilst it’s bitter sweet, the best is yet to come xx
Thanks for sharing with #coolmumclub
Thank you lovely, that’s really reassuring! 🙂
Such a rollercoaster of emotions! Anya starts on Monday, she is more than ready for it as she is a September baby but I’m not ready for her to grow up! #triumphanttales
I know exactly how you feel! I hope it goes well tomorrow. Good luck! X
Aww what a heartfelt post! It’s so hard to see them head off to school but at the same time it’s a blessing to watch them grow up & develop! Thank you for sharing with us at #BloggerClubUK
This is exactly it! He has a great first week, I’m hoping the second week goes just as well! X
What a sweet letter! I start school on Monday and my mummy is feeling emotional already! Popping over from #SharingtheBlogLove #DreamTeam #TwinklyTuesday
Awwww! I hope you had a wonderful time! 🙂
Aww this is lovely. You must be so torn emotionally – sad that your baby is growing up, but proud of the person he is growing into
Thanks for linking up to #AnythingGoes 🙂
Debbie
Absolutely! He made me very proud last week. Fingers crossed for this week!
This is so beautiful. I love how you said you have found your calling… such a great way to describe it! Thank you for linking up to #ablogginggoodtime 🎉
Thank you. He made me very proud last week!
This is a beautiful post. It’s such a change for both you and him and I’ve struggled when all three of mine started. End of an era but start of a new journey. #AnythingGoes
Thank you! So far, so good! Fingers crossed it remains that way! 🙂
Aww man, the pregnancy hormones are getting me! Beautifully written.Hope he got on ok and you both adjust well. xx #FamilyFun
Thank you. So far, so good! Although I’m not tempting fate! 🙂
What a beautiful letter! I hope he had a great start to the school year and it’s not been as difficult for you as you feared. I have to admit I’m dreading this time next year when my tiny little boy will start school. I’m sure it’s a mistake – he’s never going to be ready! (Or I suppose what I really mean is, I’ll never be ready!) Thanks for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove
Thank you lovely. If anything, I would say the build up is so much worse than the actual thing! Just make the most of this last year, it goes super fast! X
Beautiful! My eldest daughter started school last year and I felt like I was loosing part of her, which I did. I handed her over and I the same girl was never returned. It’s such a big milestone in their little life. Sending all the hugs! Thank you for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove
It’s huge isn’t it?! Thanks so much!
Oh lovely this is so beautiful! Hope it’s all been going well – sounds like you have such a beautiful bond <3 Thanks for linking up to #dreamteam x
Thanks lovely, so far so good! Fingers crossed it stays that way! X
Such an emotional time. Thanks for linking up to #fortheloveofblog
Thank you! 🙂
I think kids starting school is such a great milestone, and so exciting for them Hope it’s gone well for him #sharingthebloglove
So far, so good, thank you 🙂