6.

oh my sweet sweet boy. 

you just went to bed for the last time as a 5 year old. 

im unbelievably proud of you. 

you are tender and loving, caring and smart. 

you LOVE your sister fiercely. 

you always make sure she has enough in her life. 

you love your mom and dad. 

you love school. 

you are smart, so smart. 

you love coffee dates and hey strangers and youre the best artist i know. 

you are, absolutely, my favorite boy in this whole world. 

youre my soul mate, through and through. and though 5 had its ups and downs in our relationship as you navigated emotions, im always here for you. i will never ever leave you or turn my back on you. i am your mother, and every single day of this 6 years, 39 weeks and 6 days, i have been SO grateful that you were give to me, entrusted to me. youre my beautiful boy. 

always follow your dreams. always listen to your heart, really listen. sometimes your mind will try and interrupt, but really listen. 

eat healthy. dont do drugs. take care of others and yourself. 

know what real Love is and only give that to others and accept it for yourself. 

always love your mommy and daddy and know you can tell us any and everything. 

this family we have is beautiful, even with its imperfections. 

know that we are a family forever. i love you. daddy loves you. maya narae loves you and you are the best thing we could have. 

im SO proud of you. 

so so proud. and so so in love. 

excited for our date tomorrow, my sweet JudeBug. 

Love forever and after, 

my sweet sonshine.

Mahmee.