Dear Noa,
You are sound asleep in your bed. I watch over you as you hold onto your new tiger friend, as you breathe deep and burrow into your pillow. I am amazed at how much you've grown. And I hope you continue to learn, everyday, just how much I am proud of you, how I think the world of you, how I love you.
It's only been on a couple occasions that you have implied that you are a little bit nervous. At those moments I realize that you are still a little person, despite how big we all know you to be. At those moments, I realize that I still have a chance to feel your little arms wrap around me for just a moment longer, that your shy smile really is your armor, and that your strength really is so very strong. You are your own little man even though you try so hard to do everything your big brother does. I already know that you're figuring that out...I see you watching, learning and growing with your brother.
I think you are excited to be in the same school with him. I think you two will be better friends. I hope that you two are able to be strong for one another, to lift each other on not so good days, and celebrate one another on those really great days. And at the end of all those days, your little sister will be peeking out the car window looking and waiting for you, smiling and pointing as soon as she sees you.
I don't know how to tell you that I'm so glad to be able to see you go to kindergarten. I'm not really ready though. Part of me just wants to keep you really close in my arms. But I know you're ready to keep growing...and I want you to keep stretching. You are such a great kid! I can't wait to hear about your day when I come to get you. I can't wait to see all the things you'll do and learn this year.
Remember that I am always here for you. More importantly, remember that God loves you and He is always with you.
Love,
Mom
