[Sometimes I feel like a crappy mom, and I'd just like to get Alex's attention for 2 mins to tell him what I think about him. Today, I decided I'd write him a letter]
Dear Alex,
When I dropped you off at school this morning, I saw that
look I see on your face sometimes. That “defeated” or “depressed” look that I
feel I put there with my homework reminder.
It breaks my heart every time we talk and you get that look.
It makes me sad that my words made you feel that way.
I love you. I love you more than you’ll ever be able to
conceive. That’s what mom’s do, they love their kids. Dad’s love their kids
too.
What you may not know, or understand right now, is that we
have a job. Our job is to raise a child who can go out into the world and be
confident, successful and happy. If that means we yell sometimes, to get a
point across, then we yell. If it means we punish or take things away when what
we asked to be done, isn’t done, it’s because we’re trying to make a point and
trying to guide you to better choices.
You are NOT stupid. You are a WONDERFUL child. You are my
heart and soul.
All I ever want for you is your happiness. I want you to
know what I know, that you are a wonderful person. I want you to think good
things about yourself so that when someone else tries to make you feel bad, you
can laugh it off and ignore their taunts. I want you to KNOW what I KNOW about
you. I want you to BELIEVE what I BELIEVE about you.
You are loving.
You are kind.
You are smart.
You are funny.
You deserve from life, all your willing to ask of it.
You will always have me in your corner.
You deserve to be happy.
Love always,
Mom
