May 8, 2011
Dear Matthew,
Happy 10th birthday! It blows me away that you were born a whole decade ago, and, remarkably, this milestone birthday just happened to fall on Mother’s Day. I’m glad we got to celebrate the day together. Congratulations on scoring the first goal for your team at your Lacrosse game today! That was fun to watch!
I am so grateful to have you for my son. Some believe that new souls on the verge of birth decide who their parents will be…..if that is the case, then thank you for choosing me to be your mom. I am honored. Thank you for letting me be such a significant part of your life. God knows I am far from perfect, but when you were a little baby, you made me feel like I was the best mother in the world. I loved you more than I knew was possible, and that love has grown every day for the past ten years.
I’ve seen you grow into a kind, intelligent, easy-going, graceful, confident, funny, attractive young man, no doubt a glimpse of what you’ll become in the next ten years. Even though I command you to “stop growing!” (ha!) I am kinda looking forward to what is yet to be. I’m thrilled that I get to witness it firsthand.
You’re now commencing your second decade of life and never again will your age be in the single digits. You are embarking on the years during which you will change from a boy to a man. You have so many adventures ahead of you, both trials and triumphs, and I want you to always remember that Dad and I are here for you, and we love you, no matter what. You’re really something, kiddo.
xoxo
Love,
Mom
