[Time for another big squeeze and kiss. There's no shortage of motherly affection here.]

Never stupid, dear. Being scared often overrides absolutely everything else going through our heads. We try to do our best, but no one can blame you for struggling as you did. I wish you'd come to me sooner, only so that I could remind you of how much I love you and how that will never change.

Who else will come make messes in my home and eat all of the snacks in my fridge, hm?