Promise

Dear Maddox,

I promise to always treat you with respect.  This does not mean I will not be firm or disciplinary but I promise to always treat you as I would like to be treated.  I promise I will be stressed.  I promised I will be frustrated.  I promise you will make mistakes.  I promise I will too.

But I promise, promise to always respect you and to try to see where you are coming from.  I will always try to think of your emotional and physical well-being when speaking to you.  I promise to try to never talk down to you.  You are a person, just like any other.

I love you,
Mama