Hello, my sweet one,
You are blossoming before my very eyes into a beautiful young woman!
This morning I slept in and woke to the smell of frying pancakes that you had made from scratch. Thank you! The other night I was feeling hurried and stressed and you delivered water in a jar with an umbrella, ice, and three orange slices. Now THAT is good for the soul.
You are kind and giving and beautiful!
You have also started babysitting. You've now watched Finley three times during co-ed volleyball. Daddy has been absolutely beaming with pride at what a thorough job you've done. You are responsible and thoughtful and have earned every penny.
I noticed last night, though, that you weren't thrilled about it. You would have rather had a sleepover with a friend. Oh, my middle-schooler, I understand! You are growing up, and friends are so important to that growth.
I am thankful to be your mom. Watching you and being in companionship with you is a source of delight to me.
I love you, Bee,
Mom
Friday, April 20, 2018
Monday, March 5, 2018
Snow Day
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
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
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
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