Letters to My Son

Dear Eddie,

I started this blog because I know as much as I talk, and as many stories as I tell you, I will never remember to tell you everything. I didn't start this to be morbid. I just know there are things I want to tell, things that are very important for you to know. Some of it will be about me, some of it will be about things that you are doing as I'm writing. When you were born I began to realize that I was not invincible. Somehow becoming a mom made me realize that I was but a mere mortal. That being said I don't ever want you to wonder how I feel about you. My hope with this blog is that when you go off to college I will bind it in a book and send you off with a novel about your mom, your family and yourself. I hope that it will be a reminder of who you are, where you came from and all that you can be. I know that my dreams for you will never be as amazing as the dreams that you have for yourself. You are about to be 6 now and I see so much determination and drive in you. I watch you problem solve, and I see your brilliance. This blog is essentially my love letter to you. I know it sounds corny and you are probably thinking "Gosh mom you are such a dork" But when you are a father you will understand what I mean. I hope that I am able to capture how grateful I am to be your mother, what a wonderful journey it has been and pass on traditions and memories in a tangible form that you can share with your children and grandchildren long after I am gone. I love you today, tomorrow and always.