letters to my kids

August 18, 2014
1st day of school benediction

As the first day of school approaches, these are the words I give you. May you have a heart of gratitude. When each class ends, I hope that you say thank you - to the teacher that encouraged you, the student that made you think, the volunteer that passed out the paper plates. I hope that […]

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April 30, 2014
Dear A, 2 Years Old

Whenever I ask you how old you are, you still hold up your fingers and say "one." For some reason, you don't want to say two - even though your birthday has come and gone. These are the things I want to remember about you in toddlerhood - You love to sing, flinging your head […]

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April 4, 2014
Dear O, 5 years old

"When I grow up, I'm going to be a writer like you," you say, peering seriously over your breakfast cereal. I believe you. At just turned five, you have a gift. To say you are a wordsmith would be an understatement. Your little snippets of prose are far beyond your years. You'll grasp your two […]

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October 2, 2013
Dear K, 7 years old

Dear K, You had it all planned out. For your 7th birthday, we would hike Seven Falls. On September 7th, we met at 7:45am and hiked approximately 7 miles. 10 adults, 11 kids. You led the way as you do. Running. Scrambling. Laughing. Tough as nails, but tender as they come. I picked you up […]

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July 30, 2013
A Letter to My 1st Grader

Lately, I look at you and catch my breath. How did we get from there to here? In 2006, you were a tiny 7pound bundle with notably perfect skin, a sweet-smelling head, and effervescent blue eyes. Now, you have blonde curls that frame your face, two missing front teeth, and long limbs that propel you […]

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March 16, 2013
Dear O, 4 years old

Four somehow snuck up on us. It's unbelievable, really. You're so grown-up now. Jumping high. Standing tall. Running fast. Being so perfectly, astoundingly, radiantly YOU. My solitary child. You love to play with dolls and read books all on your own. Of course, you also adore your sisters and cousins and grandparents. There's no doubt […]

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