Mum writes an open letter to firstborn child: "I miss us"


A mother shared her unique bond with her first born through an open letter to her son. Can you relate to her letter?

There's no shame in parents saying that they share a unique bond with their first born child.

It doesn't mean that they love them more, and their other children less. It's just that the birth of their first child marked an important point in their life, and a parent will never forget that moment of holding their baby for the very first time.

Nothing can compare to the transition of being man or woman to becoming a dad or mum. That's why it's safe to say that when you see your first born child, no matter how many kids you've had after, you'll always think back fondly to the times you shared when it was just you and them.

Sarabeth Stone, a mother of two and contributor for Scary Mummy, took the time to express her feelings for the time that she and her first born shared before being joined by yet another loving child. In the guise of an open letter to her son, we see just how much she misses the time they shared when it was just them against the world.

Here's a look at what Sarabeth Stone had to say in her open letter:



I miss you being able to be loud whenever you wanted. Now you have to “Be quiet! Brother is trying to rest!” You can’t stomp around the living room, laughing as boisterously as ever. You can’t yell “Mumeee!” whenever I happen to step around the corner out of view. I am so desperate to get No. 2 to sleep, again.






I love you both with the deepest love that could exist.







What do you think of Stone's letter, parents? Do you share her sentiment?

READ: “Your wife needs you”: An open letter to all dads




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