Zacarayah, age 4.5

 

OK, a year ago, I was all worried about my 4 year old. He was 3.5 then. His vocabulary was behind, he had no interest in reading, and he seemed limited in his verbal skills.

Of course, compared to my other two children, he seemed so far behind.

So, I made myself relax and not stress out and not push him. I knew my oldest two children were reading by age 3.5, but that he was different. I wanted to push, but I made myself relax, reminding myself over and over again not to push, that he's only 3, for goodness sake, and there is nothing wrong with him, despite my inner fears and insecurities.

So, I just let him be a little boy.

And today, I got this lovely little note, and I just had to share here.

I'm so proud of him.

Translation, for those who can't read 4 year old:

Mom,

I Love

You Very

A Lot

So Much

Zacarayah.

OK, so we have to worry on letter R formation, spelling, spacing, and especially how to spell his name.  But, for today, this little note is simply enough, and I just had to share.

I'm so glad I let him come along in his own time.

And I could have saved myself all that worry and stress, which obviously was for nothing.