My Little Girl, I Promise To Love You Fiercely & Deeply Forever, No Conditions.

i will always be mom

Hey, you. Yes, you, screaming at me with all the frustration your little body can muster.

Hey, you. Yes, you, refusing to hold my hand – the same hand you clung to not so long ago.

Hey, you. Yes, you, telling me to “go away” and leave you alone.

Hey, you. Yes, you, skipping into school without a second glance.

You can take it out on me. You can test boundaries and unload your big emotions. You can push me away.

I’ll be your constant. I’ll be your safe place.

And I will ALWAYS be your mom.


Kendra Barnes

No matter how old you get – or how old I get, for that matter.

No matter many times you scream, “I hate you!” when teenage hormones rage and you don’t care for my boundaries.

No matter where life takes you and how far away it may lead you from my home.

Through broken hearts, broken bones, and broken dreams.

On your best and your worst days.

When you forget that I’m your greatest ally and your number one supporter. And when you finally understand the weight of this parenting thing firsthand.

I will stand beside you when you let me, and watch from a distance when you need some space to test out life on your own.

And no matter how hard you push or what life may bring, I’ll be there.

I’ll watch you with pride.

I’ll share your pain.

I’ll guide and protect you the best way I know how.

I’ll cheer in the stands when they say to hold your applause because my heart will be so full of joy that it can’t possibly be contained for another second.

I’ll show up for you.

I’ll forgive you freely, and I hope you’ll do the same for me.

I’ll love you; fiercely, deeply, and forever. No conditions. No disclaimers. No takebacks.

And I will ALWAYS be your mom.

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