You are not late. You are not behind. You are not "too old."
There is a grief that comes with this, too. A quiet, private one. mature mom
I say "I love you" like it’s punctuation. I take the video even when I’m embarrassed to be the oldest one at the recital. I sit in the floor even though my knees will hate me tomorrow. I say yes to the cookies. I say yes to the cuddles. I say no to the unnecessary stress. You are not late