Happy Mother's Day! The school year is almost over and my time with your children is drawing to a close. I hope and pray I will see you and your children next year, but I know that isn't always possible. I have grown to love and care for your children this year, and I will miss them!
So as the time nears for us to say goodbye, and in special honor of Mother's Day, I wanted to take a moment to tell you something.
You're doing a great job.
I have kids myself and I know that you might not always feel that way. But I am here to assure you that you are raising fine little people.
Your children are funny. They make me laugh every day. They crack themselves up; big belly laughs and hysterical giggles. They tell me jokes with punchlines only a 4-year-old could create. And they often think I am hilarious, which may or may not be the actual truth.
Your children are good friends. They love the friends they have made this year in school. They play together, they hug each other, they share with one another. True, it's not always unicorns and rainbows, but when they have a disagreement with a friend, they apologize and offer forgiveness. They truly care about the friends they have made this year.
Your children are loved. Daily I hear stories about how Mommy took me to the playground, or Daddy loves to wrestle with me. These are the things that they treasure - memories with you. You love them with a fierce love, and they know it and flourish because of it.
Your children are happy. Ok, maybe not all the time, but for the most part, your children relish life and bounce happily into school with a smile and hug goodbye for you. And if your children are a little sad to say goodbye, you know to give them one last kiss and hug and send them in promptly, knowing they will be fine before you make it down the hallway.
Your children are secure. They are secure in their knowledge of your love, of who they are and their place in your family. They feel safe, knowing Mommy and Daddy love them enormously.
Your children know Jesus. I am always blown away by how much your children know about the Bible and their Savior. They know how much He loves them, even when they might make choices that don't please Him. They know He loves them so much that He died on the cross for them, and they can tell you the whole story. You teach them about Jesus, and they, therefore, know Jesus.
We all know just how hard motherhood is. The daily monotony and frustrations and exhaustion can begin to wear down even the best-intentioned mamma. But I want to remind you something: your work is sacred. Mothering these little people, as I have watched you do this year, is your calling. God has called you, and only you, to be your child's mother, and God knows you are the perfect woman for the job. On the days when the task of motherhood seems just one step further than you can manage, remember this: God gave you these children to raise and He doesn't make mistakes. And He is helping you every step of the way!
Soon I won't get to see your little ones every day. But I know they have big things ahead of them. So keep up the good work, mammas. You're doing a great job.
Love,
Your child's teacher
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