Tonight's early bedtime should bring early rising,
Tomorrows adventure will be new & surprising!
For you have reached 4 and school time is here.
You're full of excitement (while I'm filled with fear).
For we have been blessed with time to share,
And crammed it with excitement beyond compare.
We have travelled so far, took in many an attraction.
We have biked, swam and skated and filled life with action.
Now I have to step back, let others help you grow,
To unleash the force of nature that I've nurtured. And so
When you skip into class, I hope you do it with glee,
And ask only that you do not look back at me.
For the tears that I'm crying are only a sign,
That I'm coming to terms with sharing what's mine.
I will miss you with all of my heart darling xxx
