In honor of Ryler’s first day ever at daycare today, I’m sharing a poem I wrote reflecting on the incredible transition I’ve been able to witness being home these past few weeks with him every day as he goes from baby to toddler. I’ve been mostly home with him since he was born, even when I worked the night shift I was home with him until mid-afternoon each day. Many times my head hit the pillow wondering if I’d done enough, keeping my eyes open just barely enough to reflect on everything I’d watched him learn and do that day. This week starts a new routine, new friends, and new beginnings all around for both of us, and while I’ll miss having so much time with him, I couldn’t be more in love with the little man our boy is growing to be 💙
Emmalyn Reid 