Between Here and There.

Dear Gabriel,   It might be too early to write you this now.  After all it would take a few years before you learn how to read but I think you need to know...  The time will come when you and your mom will argue, it might be about something big or entirely petty.  Whichever it is, it does not matter. I know it will happen.  A lot. After all, you are my son. In those times you will try to be eloquent, rational and maybe a little dramatic.  You will speak with conviction. You will be logical.  I hate to tell you this now but, you will never win. Don't feel bad, she means well.  She only has your best interest at heart. She will correct you a lot. Be at your heel about the smallest of things. Ask you to tidy up your room. Take up all your space with the knick knacks she will hoard. Be on your case about school, your dirty socks, pester you with the identity of your crush. She will get on your nerves at least twice a day. But... Never tal...