I am starting a list of things I want you to know, Sami… I’ll keep adding to this list as I think of new things.

1. I love you.
2. I will always love you.
3. You are my favorite person in the whole world.
4. Giving birth to you was the most incredible experience of my life.
5. Even though you were a surprise, I am SO happy that you are in my life now, and I will never, ever regret being your mom.
6. I will do my best not to put my stuff on you, and to let you be your own person.
7. I will do my best to follow my own dreams and encourage you to follow yours.