Dear Hijo, Last night you performed at the spring program for your preschool. You performed wonderfully! After the second of three songs you politely interrupted your teacher saying you needed to use the bathroom. She told you to go and even waited for your return before starting the final song to perform. I am so […]
Small Surprises
Last week Hijo rediscovered a number of stickers he’d forgotten about. He awarded me one. A thick puffy one of a buffalo. At the time I was wearing my yellow hoodie I reserve for chilly evenings. He proudly attached it to my chest, and I carried on with my night. Last night I felt chilly […]
Growing Forward
Dear Hijo, I feel anxious. I feel scared for you to go to kindergarten. So many fears boil up within me when I sit and think about things to come. And so many fears haunt me from the past five years of your life. However, I choose to continue to engage and stay present with […]