05/25/2026
I’ve always had the softest spot for the sweetest little boy. Since becoming a big brother, I catch myself putting so much on Rudra sometimes… “Rudra help your brother with his shoes, Rudra get your brother a straw, Rudra open the door for your brother,” and my son does it all without a second thought. He loves his little brother so deeply and so naturally.
But every now and then, he’ll stop me in my tracks with the funniest little reality check… “Mom, that’s not my responsibility. You’re supposed to take care of both of us.” 😂 And honestly? I love that he says it.
My son has always had the space to speak his mind. Even when I’m overwhelmed, upset, or not being my best self, he’ll hit me with a quick, “Okayyyyy calm down… don’t be rude.” And I can’t even be mad because he is so me. He’s the version of me that gets to say things out loud instead of holding them in.
I will always protect that in him. I will always be my son’s safe space. He will never have to shrink his voice, hide his feelings, or be afraid to speak his truth. I pray he always keeps that fire, that honesty, and that confidence.
And no matter how big he gets, he will forever be the little boy I’m endlessly in love with. My Rudra. My heart outside my body. 🤍
