Dear Son,

I doubt you’ll remember it but I think I’ll always remember climbing into your bed tonight to snuggle with you when you were having trouble falling asleep. We lay there quietly for a few moments and then you started to giggle and I tried to resist but soon I was giggling too and before we knew it we were both laughing so hard the tears were streaming down our faces and our bellies were aching.

I asked you what you were laughing at and you said “My brains are telling me jokes” and it was just one of those moments that will stick with me. Maybe not the words, but certainly the sentiment. You are so full of simple joy, son. It is infectious and refreshing and I hope that joy stays with you and sustains you always.

Love,
Your Mother