Dear Bently,

You have started getting so tired in the afternoons. You refuse to nap and you don't often fall asleep before 8:30, despite we usually have you in bed by 7:30. Yesterday you were exhausted. I know your tired when you tell me "Mom, I'm so tired!" We went to the store, where you sat in the cart the whole time, then I loaded you into the car. Every time we go to the store, I load you and Liv into the car and walk the cart to the drop off area. I do this, every. single. time. So I didn't think anything of it. I climbed back in the car and I hear your tiny voice say something. I ask "What?" You said, "I lost you!" That's what I always tell you when you wander away from me in the store. I turned and saw your little face, and your lip was quivering. I said, "I'm sorry! Were you scared?" You immediately burst into tears! I climbed out of the car, and hugged you the best I could with you in your car seat. I felt so bad! You were so scared! I told you I will never, ever leave you. Not ever. And I mean it! I'm always here for you my sweet son! I love you!

Love,
Mom