What: Love You Forever, by Robert Munsch
Website: www.robertmunsch.com
Rating: 1 out of 5 stars

I have heard great things about this book for years. A number of mothers have told me that it's their favorite book, and they can't get through it without crying.

I agree that telling your child you will always love them is very important. I appreciate the sentiment of knowing that your baby will always be someone with whom you share a special bond, even as they grow into adulthood. This book, though, seriously creeps me out.

Yes, I watch my son while he sleeps. Yes, I rock him while he sleeps. Yes, I will miss the days when he's no longer small enough to hug and cuddle and rock.

But no, I will not drive across town when he's an adult, climb a ladder to sneak through his window, and pick him up out of bed to rock him.

He will NOT always be a baby. He will always be someone I respect, care for, and love like no other, but part of a parent's job is knowing when to set your children free.