My Brooke has a way she expresses her feelings to me when she is upset and doesn't want to talk. She writes.
This week she has had a virus for days that has left her without energy and feeling lousy. Without a fever, I try to push her out the door to school. Thus, the letters begin:
{A large mountains and a little mountain}
Large mountain: "Rise and shine my little baby. Today we have a busy schedule."
Little mountain: "Ok mommy. But to be true I don't feel good."
Large mountain: "Ok then, but remember I love you this much." (Over a giant sun that is rising between the two mountains.)
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{A mommy & a little girl walking hand-in-hand}
Dear Mommy,
I love you so much. I couldn't ask for a prettier, thin, nice, funny mom because you're the only one. I could never pass a mom like you up.
Love, Brooke
You give me a big smile! (A giant smile, includes braces)
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My girl writes to express herself. She also gets bonus points for adding the magical word "thin" into her card to me. It's a word she likes to use with me when she is being super loving.
I was surprised to see nice cards. Usually, she writes down her frustrations of how she is feeling.
Once upon a time, I used to write my thoughts and feelings when I couldn't express myself the way I wanted to. These were usually emotional and touchy letters. Poor Bobby has been the recipient of these through the earlier years. When I would get angry, I would often hear him say in sarcastic tone, "You should write." I did.
When I began this blog 1-1/2 years ago, I really didn't think I would have much to say.
Then I wake up to another day.
