I make no apologies but this week has been an emotional rollercoaster. 😊😫😢

I’ve been going through my album and wondering where the heck did time go?!

I literally feel like I just gave birth to you yesterday.

You’re excited because you are officially a teenager.

For you, you translate that to more freedom and having such a badge of honor to have the word “teen” at the end of you age.

I’m happy, sad and scared because I feel like I can’t protect you in the same manner that I once have.

You desire more time with your friends, you’re on your phone more and girls 😩🤦🏾‍♀️ …. I’ll leave that subject alone (for now).

There’s such a fear in raising a young, black son. (We’ll talk about that more in detail) but I’m truly relying on my prayers to keep you.

I’m very proud of the man that you are becoming.

You are such an intelligent, compassionate and well mannered young man.

STAY THAT WAY! ☝🏾

Don’t allow bad influences to change the core of who you are.

The next few years will be filled with many lessons.

You will learn about decisions and how much of an impact that have on your life.

Rely on that inner voice to keep you.

I’m so proud of the YOUNG man you are developing in to.

Happy Birthday Young Prince!

Today I celebrate your very existence.

With deep Love,

Mommy 💛🌻