Well, today was a sad day for Mommy. I put a note in Caden's lunch everyday and I always sign it I love you, Mommy. This morning while getting Caden ready for school he asked me if I put the note in his lunch. After telling yes he asked me if I could change it. He did not want me to put I love you on it! I guess when the other kids see it they say, "Caden loves his mommy, Caden loves his mommy!". Is that a bad thing I asked? No, it is just embarrassing. Trying not to get upset I asked him if he wanted me to stop sending notes. He said he liked the notes, but did not want the other kids to see that part. Uh, it was like a knife to the heart. But I stayed strong and we came up with a plan.
We decided to come up with a code word for I love you. That way I could tell him without the other kids knowing. He loved that idea. First thing I thought of was elephant shoes. Remember that? When you say it silently it looks like you are saying I love you. He was excited for that idea so today his note says, elephant shoes, mommy. I guess I should be happy he still wants me to send the notes at all. My little boy is growing up. I won't lie and say it did not make me sad. I guess I would have to face it sooner or later. I was just hoping for later. Lol
Awe. He is definitely getting big. And those other boys are probably just jealous their Mommy does not put notes in their lunch box!! I remember Elephant Shoes...too sweet!
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