Jon's First Love Note

This was too cute not to share.

My son came home with a "love note" yesterday. A little pink piece of paper, folded in his pocket.

When I picked him up from KINDERGARTEN, he jumped in the car with a wide grin.

"Ali, likes me. Actually I think she loves me...and I love her too." Jon said a little sheepishly.

He pulled out the note and the pink bear eraser she had given him.

"I had a dream about her too. Teens stuff, you know Mom?

"No, I don't know? What kinda "teen stuff"Jon?

"Going out on a date Mom. Maybe even giving her a kiss!"

"I thought all your kisses were for me Jon?"

"Well, I'll always have some for you."

Jon then changed the subject to the dinosaur cookie in his backpack.

Later that night he asked for a blank piece of paper and asked if I could cut out a heart. He sister helped him cut out the heart and then he asked," How do you spell LOVE Mom?"

He proceed, in his best handwriting, to write

"Ali, Love Jon"

"Mom, can I wear jeans two times in a row so I don't forget my note?"

"Sure."

This morning he frantically searched for his note...his sister came to his rescue and helped him make a new one. He asked if I would make his hair look good.

He tucked the note in his folder...and left with a smile.

I didn't get my KISS as he got out of the car...

REALITY CHECK

The sweet 6 year old little boy I cherish will someday be cherished by another woman who will steal his heart. And while I will always have a place in his heart there will be a time for me to step back, and watch his soul flourish without me. This is how it should be.

I am not raising a 6 year old boy...I am raising a man. A man that I want to be full of:

"love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, ²³ gentleness and self-control." Galatians 5:22-23

My children are my gifts - my blessings - and our future.

Are you trying to hold the future back because you are not ready to see their growth? Or are you helping them learn how to become Men and Women capable of greatness?

Be well today! And help your kids be well too!

Kym Lamb
Motivational Wellness Coach