We are home today on an unexpected three-day weekend. I found an old blog post about what a snow day was like when you were two. I read it out loud. It included things like, "Bop Baby Adam on the head with a wooden spoon. Say sorry." You laughed and laughed.
You are so grown up now! I already miss the little girl who drove me batty on a snow day, but I certainly love the young woman you are becoming, too.
Grow on, Bee! You are so beautiful.
Love,
Mom
Monday, March 5, 2018
Saturday, January 6, 2018
Successes
Dear Abby,
Around Christmas you had several successes!
1. You received a letter from Mrs. Lentz about your character and class performance. You are so grown up!
2. You were hired by Mary to make origami table favors for our extended family Christmas. You took your order so seriously and delivered exactly as asked. I love how trustworthy you are.
3. You had a lead role in the church program "We Three Spies" with a solo verse of a song. You learned your lines completely on your own and said them with expression! You received so many compliments from our church family. I was so proud of you up there, Bee!
Love you - whether you've having successes or not, it doesn't matter - I'll love you always and forever,
Mom
Around Christmas you had several successes!
1. You received a letter from Mrs. Lentz about your character and class performance. You are so grown up!
2. You were hired by Mary to make origami table favors for our extended family Christmas. You took your order so seriously and delivered exactly as asked. I love how trustworthy you are.
3. You had a lead role in the church program "We Three Spies" with a solo verse of a song. You learned your lines completely on your own and said them with expression! You received so many compliments from our church family. I was so proud of you up there, Bee!
Love you - whether you've having successes or not, it doesn't matter - I'll love you always and forever,
Mom
Emerging
Dear Abby,
You are so beautiful! Sometimes I just like to stare at you with your fine features and your sweet smile. You are emerging into a beautiful young woman.
The other night I was so tired after coming home from working at the school. I knew I still had an hour or more of grading, three bags of groceries, and dishes to you. You popped out of bed and ran to the kitchen to help. You put away all of the groceries while I did the dishes.
I love the way you see what needs to be done and just help out! Thank you. It means so much to me. You are a hard worker! You help around the house so much.
I love you like crazy!
Mom
You are so beautiful! Sometimes I just like to stare at you with your fine features and your sweet smile. You are emerging into a beautiful young woman.
The other night I was so tired after coming home from working at the school. I knew I still had an hour or more of grading, three bags of groceries, and dishes to you. You popped out of bed and ran to the kitchen to help. You put away all of the groceries while I did the dishes.
I love the way you see what needs to be done and just help out! Thank you. It means so much to me. You are a hard worker! You help around the house so much.
I love you like crazy!
Mom
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Origami Craze
Hi, Bee,
Right now you are in an origami phase! Our house is covered with paper and scissors and many, many folded things. It's fun to watch you create! You are careful and precise and good at following directions, and you have success in origami because of these qualities.
The other night we had Adam's family party and welcomed Bob, the punching dummy, into our family. You were so helpful with getting the party ready! You started in on the work at 3:30 and didn't let up until guests arrived at 6:30. Thank you for being such a hard worker. You help our family out in so many ways, big and small.
You are absolutely a joy! I love you!
Mom
Right now you are in an origami phase! Our house is covered with paper and scissors and many, many folded things. It's fun to watch you create! You are careful and precise and good at following directions, and you have success in origami because of these qualities.
The other night we had Adam's family party and welcomed Bob, the punching dummy, into our family. You were so helpful with getting the party ready! You started in on the work at 3:30 and didn't let up until guests arrived at 6:30. Thank you for being such a hard worker. You help our family out in so many ways, big and small.
You are absolutely a joy! I love you!
Mom
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Tiny Things
Hi, my darling,
Right now you are enamored of small things. In stores you buy anything if it's miniature. I love this quirk about you!
You are creative and live a life full of color. You can often be found watching YouTube videos and getting ideas for new crafts.
Keep this up for your whole life!
Love you,
Mom
Right now you are enamored of small things. In stores you buy anything if it's miniature. I love this quirk about you!
You are creative and live a life full of color. You can often be found watching YouTube videos and getting ideas for new crafts.
Keep this up for your whole life!
Love you,
Mom
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Volunteering
Hi, Doll,
Yesterday was your first day of volunteering for this summer - second year, though - at the care center. We went in together so you could find your new area of responsibility. As we walked in, you said that you just wanted to give back from your talents and skills to others instead of watching a screen. I nearly cried at that! I am so glad that you are willing to give and serve. You are on the right path!
It's been fun watching you write songs lately, too. You write a lot of Christian praise songs. You say that sometimes a phrase runs through your head and you just have to write it down and turn it into a song. I did not do this when I was little; this is a special gift that you have, my dear! Keep praising the Lord with it!
Love,
Mom
Yesterday was your first day of volunteering for this summer - second year, though - at the care center. We went in together so you could find your new area of responsibility. As we walked in, you said that you just wanted to give back from your talents and skills to others instead of watching a screen. I nearly cried at that! I am so glad that you are willing to give and serve. You are on the right path!
It's been fun watching you write songs lately, too. You write a lot of Christian praise songs. You say that sometimes a phrase runs through your head and you just have to write it down and turn it into a song. I did not do this when I was little; this is a special gift that you have, my dear! Keep praising the Lord with it!
Love,
Mom
Saturday, June 17, 2017
My Peacemaker
Hi, Doll,
You've been really busy lately with sleepovers and playdates. Today was Rally in the Valley, and we were busy with the parade (sat by cousins), lunch, library, museum, shoe store, antique store...what a day! We spent it with Jody and Abby Schnaidt.
At the end of the day we spent time reading books and taking about the day. You are such a peacemaker, my sweet girl. You always find a way to iron things out between friends. Example: convincing Claire to give her extra frisbee to Abby.
Whenever we're finally back home alone, I look at you and am just so thankful that you are mine - that YOU are the kid I take home at the end of the day.
I love you like crazy!
Mom
You've been really busy lately with sleepovers and playdates. Today was Rally in the Valley, and we were busy with the parade (sat by cousins), lunch, library, museum, shoe store, antique store...what a day! We spent it with Jody and Abby Schnaidt.
At the end of the day we spent time reading books and taking about the day. You are such a peacemaker, my sweet girl. You always find a way to iron things out between friends. Example: convincing Claire to give her extra frisbee to Abby.
Whenever we're finally back home alone, I look at you and am just so thankful that you are mine - that YOU are the kid I take home at the end of the day.
I love you like crazy!
Mom
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