"Your words will echo in their ears,"your Aunt told me. "I don't know if I've said enough words," was my reply.
We have been blessed to have spent 5 magical years together at home with each other. I know every detail about your life so far. I have had control to monitor the climate of your life, I have lived comfortably knowing this.
Anxiety and excitement and pure joy are the feelings I am feeling tonight.
We did all of the night before school rituals, packed lunches, picked out clothes, painted nails, and read important books.
As I read to you tonight, the words took over and the things I said mattered, I started to get emotional.
Ella, told me tonight that she is excited for school! We talked.
Ava, told me she was scared. We talked.
You both are so different. You both have tender hearts. You both have each other.
We said a lot of words throughout our night together tonight. I had a list of about 5 conversations we needed to have tonight before school started tomorrow. I know that it was important to talk about not running in front or behind a swing, and that you need to sit on your bottom when you are on the bus.
But, I hope that the other words echo in your ears too.
You are smart. You are brave. You are kind. You have a generous heart. You are forgiving. You are powerful. You are love beyond measure. Your words matter.
I hope it's true, that my words echo in your ears. I hope that you hear every ounce of love and faith that I have in you for the rest of your lives. Kindergarten is just the first tiny step into life. It feels big for you and I both. You already have power to be wonderful, kind, good people. The world is just now opening up to you.
I will keep saying lots of words. I hope you do too.
I will keep checking in with your heart. I hope you do too.
I will keep checking on you in every way, as long as I live...
You're welcome :)
You girls, are world changers. I will always be here, and so will my words...
The things we say matter.
All my love,
Mom
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