So much going on!

Dear Liam,
Last week, your class went on a field trip to a farm for a children's farm festival. I was able to leave work for a couple hours to help chaperone your class. You guys got to ride a bus, and have a sack lunch! You were so excited. We got to see animals and go on a hayride. It was so much fun, and I'm so glad that I was able to come too. You were so well-behaved, and such a good listener. I'm always so proud of you, sweet boy.

You've been playing soccer this fall. I think you only have two weeks left. You're also a really good listener at soccer. You follow the coach's directions so well. Daddy bought you a soccer goal and Liam-sized ball a few weeks ago, but you rarely want to play soccer at home. I wish you'd play more! But, it can be hard to find time to get outside. We are so busy in the evenings, and everything is such a rush. It's exhausting just getting dinner ready and Libby and you put to bed each night. I do the best I can for you, Liam. I try so hard to be a good mommy to you.

You're having problems sleeping still. Nothing seems to make you want to sleep by yourself. You just seem completely incapable of falling asleep without me in the room. I've been sitting there with you for over two years now. My whole evening is taken up by dinner, putting Libby to bed, giving you your bath, washing bottles, pumping, and putting you to bed. It's just so much to deal with. I know you'll start sleeping by yourself once your ready... and I really hope that day comes soon.

Yesterday, two boys at school were mean to you. When I got there to pick you up, you were heading behind a tree. You told me that you were going there to cry. You said that they kept running away from you when you tried to play with them, and they called you a baby for sucking your thumb. I'm so sorry, sweetheart. It breaks my heart to see you cry. I hate that other kids can be so freaking mean, even at 4 years old. I would do anything to make you happy, and to stop your tears.

Love you,
Mommy