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“You can let go now Mommy.”

I am feeling a little emotional tonight as I prepare for another “back to school” day tomorrow. To all those with velcro babies, and little ones starting school, I hope this post from last year might bring you some reassurance.

A few days after this photo was taken my beautiful baby boy was born. From the very moment he entered this world he let me know where he needed to be, with me. My gorgeous boy needed to stay close to me, and so he did. My boy has taught me more about the power of touch, the importance of trusting our children and following their lead, than anything I have ever read. “Stay with me Mommy” was the message he gave me, loud and clear. And so I did. I held him, I rocked him, I carried him in a sling, day after day, night after night, we stayed together. When my maternity leave ended he wasn’t ready to leave me, so he came with me! There were definitely times when I thought he would never be ready to leave me, sometimes that was hard. “This too shall pass”I told myself. Last year my velcro baby started primary school. I held his hand as we walked through the yard “You can let go now Mommy” he said to me, and so I did.

Tonight my velcro baby is asleep in my bed again. He doesn’t sleep there every night but on this back to school eve he knew where he wanted to be, so that is where he is. Children are very wise, follow their lead and watch them flourish.

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Lunch box love!! This photo just popped up in my memories. I took it on my daughter’s first day at primary school. She is starting second class tomorrow and I will definitely be including some lunch box love for her tomorrow too. Best of luck to all those returning to school this week, and to the big people doing the drop offs too! Maybe include a little affirmation in your own lunch too 🤩💕

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Lunch box love!! This photo just popped up in my memories. I took it on my daughter’s first day at primary school. She is starting second class tomorrow and I will definitely be including some lunch box love for her tomorrow too. Best of luck to all those returning to school this week, and to the big people doing the drop offs too! Maybe include a little affirmation in your own lunch too 🤩💕

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It’s a great day for an adventure!! I am looking forward to meeting our new 1st year MA students today. A true adventure definitely awaits!

I hope you find time for a little play and adventure in your day today too 💫⭐️ ... See more