overprotective 101

Dear Avery, 

I have a confession to make, and it probably won't surprise you. You see, you start kindergarten in ten days. And I am freaking out. But let's get one thing clear, okay? It's not because I don't think you're smart enough/strong enough/talented enough/kind enough/whatever enough to knock the socks off of every single person down in kindergarten. That's not it at all. 

Here is my problem: kids are mean. Seriously, they are. And I know that you will make mistakes and I'm going to be here for you every step of the way. And, yes, "being there for you" does include letting you have it (it=consequences) so you can learn and grow from your mistakes.

But I'm not okay with someone messing with you or hurting you. In fact, I am so afraid for you to go to school because I am pretty sure that I will hunt down and cut any kid who makes you feel like  less than you are. 

...okay, cut might be a strong word. I would probably only just make some elaborate plan to scare them so badly that years of therapy will only begin to scratch the surface of the damage that I had done. Probably. 

Love, 

Mom

PS Do you think that, if your kindergarten teacher read this, I would be asked to abstain from helping at the class Halloween party? 

For her sake, I hope not.