overwhelmed

dear son,

i don't know if i have to feel happy about it but at four years old, your attachment to me is quite overwhelming. each morning is a struggle for me to go to work because you would always beg me to stay! you are not even an early-riser but i don't quite understand how my noiseless attempt to get off to bed seem to wake you up. sometimes, when luck is on my side and i could get off easily, i would be surprised to see you up the minute i'm out of the door!

leaving is equally a hard battle. endless talk of me having to go to work amidst your endless whining for me to just stay and be with you the whole day. but after the meltdown, you would kiss me and let me go!

and today, just before you kissed me goodbye, you told me: "Mama, eat breakfast first!"
you are such a thoughtful kid!

love,
mama