To My Daughter On Your First Day Of School.

My Lily,

Today is your first day in reception and although I’ve already let you go to nursery there’s something that feels a little bit different this time. I’m so excited for you to fully begin your accademic journey, for how much you’re going to learn, the friendships you’ll make and experiences you’ll have. Our time together during the week will be slightly more limited now you’re at school full time and I won’t pretend that I won’t miss you but thinking about how much you’re little imagination is going to develop, the friendships you’ll form that may last a life time and all of the memories you’ll make that will forever be imprinted on that precious little soul of yours.

You’re wise (and sassy) beyond your years and sometimes I forget that you are just four years young. You’ve been through, seen, and acomplished so much already in four years, from sailing in the Mediterrean Sea to becoming a big sister, to finding a love for rollercoaster rides to going on an aeroplane – just know that this is just the beginning sweetheart.

Some parents long for their children to become doctors, midwives, business owners, or teachers, I just want you to be happy, my babe. Happiness is the foundation for everything else you wish to do. It goes without saying that there will be times in life where you aren’t happy, people won’t be as kind, you will give more than you get back and you may even cross paths with some not very nice people – just know that when and if you do, mom is right there by your side should you ever need me. I’ll forever be your constant, your bestest friend and your biggest fan.

I am proud of you beyond words and have every confidence in you,

I love you to the moon and back,

Mom x