Dear Quinn,
You are 6 years old now! It seems like
you were a baby so long ago, and yet it seems like just yesterday.
Here are some things that I love about you right now:
- Your willingness to share. I have never met a kid who is so kind and sharing and giving as you are. You share food. You give away artwork. You share your toys. And you give away lots and lots of hugs and kisses to me for free!
- Your imagination. You have always been an imaginative, artistic girl who loves creating worlds for her stuffies and pretending she's various animals. You can make everyday objects seem magical with your creativity. Pattern blocks become food. A piece of tissue paper is a picnic blanket. And taped together pieces of construction paper become fashionable clothes for your stuffies. You are always creating.
- Your love of learning. You picked up reading easily—you've always LOVED to be read to and loved to hear books that were for older kids. You listen to stories over and over on your headphones. I'm so impressed at the words you read when we're out and about—words I thought you didn't know! You're also great with numbers, can easily count to 100, and love to observe the world around you. Keep loving to learn!
- Your bravery. You have a quiet confidence that I really admire. You talk to the kids in your class. You approach kids at the park to ask them to play. You don't go along with other kids when they're doing things you don't want to do—or things you know you're not allowed to do. You quietly and bravely stand up for what is right. It is one of my favorite things about you.
- You are my daughter. No matter how you change over the years, I will always love you more than words can say, simply because you are my daughter. In times you are feeling weak or scared or angry or don't know what you feel, remember that I ALWAYS love you. I love you when you make mistakes. I love you when the sun rises and when it sets again. I love you when the moon glows all night and when it is hidden by clouds. My love is so strong that it will always be with you. You are my heart of hearts and my dearest daughter.
Love,
Mom
