Mummy's Boy

They say you’re a “mummy’s boy”.

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You look for me everywhere.

You cry when I turn my back to you.

You beg me to hold you.

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You have a softness about you right now.

And it’s beautiful.

So natural.

A reflection of who you are becoming.

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You love to cuddle.

You ask for kisses.

You can be so gentle.

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And I hope it never fades.

Even when you’re older,

Even when you’re no longer a little boy.

Especially when you feel like being called a “mummy’s boy” is no longer a compliment.

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Because you will always be my boy.

I will always be your mum.

And we will always have parts of each other.

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So my darling boy,

My little lad lad,

My one-day-your-own-man,

It makes no difference.

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My arms will always be open.

My heart will always be waiting.

You will always have a key to my front door.

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Because I’m your mum.

And no matter what,

I will always love you.

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