Dear Bently Elmer,

Kid, I love you. I love you so much it consumes me and I feel like I'm going to burst! You are my favorite little boy in the whole world and all I want to do is spend time with you. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Right now your Mom has to work 40+ hours a week, plus be a mommy, and a friend, and a wife. And I have to be a mommy not only to you, but to your very cute and very demanding little sister. As I sat here at work today, my mind was running over all the things I have to do the next couple of days. In the midst of the chaos in my mind I thought about you. My sweet innocent beautiful son who is often a tagalong to my many many errands, who is often ignored while I try and do the dishes, or finish a project, or work on the bathroom. My poor son who asks me "Mom do you want to play with me?" And while my whole heart wishes to exclaim yes, of course I do. I know my time is limited and there are things I have to do. As much as I hate it, I tell you no more often than not. Today, as I sat contemplating how much I miss you and just spending time with you, I decided it has to change. I can't do this anymore. I am making a goal for myself to spend more time with my Bently. To do more things that you enjoy. To make the sacraifices necessary to get the chance to play with you. I love you my beautiful boy. I promise to do better. I promise to spend more time with you. I love you little man!

Love,
Mom