My daughter is eleven – she’s smart, sassy, opinionated….pretty much the total opposite of me at that age. She’s in 6th Grade, which is middle school in our neck of the woods. I never realized how hard my middle school years were on my mother until my own daugter hit them. I wrote this note to her today after an especially tough afternoon. I felt compelled and had to share it with everyone – maybe just to save it for posterity’s sake. Maybe to inspire another mother or father to write a note for their child that will stay with them always. Formitive years dont last forever – take advantage of them.
Dear Maddie,
Every day you leave this house – remember I love you
Every time you are faced with a tough decision – remember I love you
Every time you’re stabbed in the back – remember I love you
Every time you brush yourself off and get up again – remember I love you
Every time you make the wrong decision – remember I love you
Every time you make the right decision – remember I love you
Every time you sass me back – remember I love you
Every time I raise my voice – remember I love you
Every time you ace a test – remember I love you
Every time you tank a test – remember I love you
Every time you walk in that door – remember I love you
I’m so very proud of the young woman you’ve become. It’s hard to be your age! You’re going through changes in who you are and what you stand for that will stay with you forever. There are times you will feel like everyone is out to get you. Take a deep breath – remember how much mommy loves you – give yourself a mental hug and push ahead. Never be a doormat, never stay quiet when you know it’s right to speak, and never – ever forget that I love you.
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