Dear Mummy,
I just want you to know I love you. Hear me out…
Please don’t get irritable and irritated when I can’t settle and put myself to sleep…
Please don’t get frustrated when I’m crying, I’m only trying to let you know I need you…
Please don’t roll your eyes and mutter something under your breath, you are my hero and I need some extra comfort…
Please don’t shout at me when I don’t do what you want. I’m only a baby, a small dependant baby who needs your love…
I don’t cry or whinge to upset you…
I want to talk to you. I want you to know I’m sore or hungry or just need some love. I’m not here to ruin your life or make it unpleasant. It’s my way of saying help!
Please pick me up and cuddle me, rock me and look into my eyes. Give me reassurance and remember I’ll only be this small for short while.
Remember you are my world. You are my rock. You are my feeder and my cleaner and my everything.
The big world is ginormous for me. I miss our close intimate time when I was warm and cosy inside. So please take it slow, I need time to adjust to the world around me. The sounds, smells and colours. It’s all new and beautiful. But bare with me.
I know your world is busy and you got lots to do, but don’t forget me. I don’t understand waiting and later or give me 5 minutes. I’m used to having everything right here and now…
I know this time may seem forever, but I promise you it’s short lived. I will learn and grow up quickly, so hold me tight and cherish the moments. I know I’ve turned your life upside down and inside out, but I love you and you are my world. My everything. My reason for being. I look at you and know I am safe, secure and valued.