Ms. Muscles

Dear Mackenzie,

I was putting groceries in the fridge the other day and you, as you often are, were very eager to assist. ("I can help you!" is a common phrase of yours!) There were two boxes of tofu on the counter and I said, "You can hand me those, and you can do it one at a time if it's too hard to pick up both of them." You replied in your usual can-do attitude, "I can carry them, I have muscles!"

Another day, I gave you a big, long hug and said, "I'm so happy I have a wonderful daughter." You hugged me back tightly and said, "I'm so glad I have a beautiful mama."

You are the best!

Love,

Mom

Rain Date

Dear Mackenzie,

While JieJie and Second GuhGaw were at math tutoring yesterday, I took you to a coffee shop to hang out until they were done. We sat at a table and when I looked at you at one point, you had your hoodie on, you were chewing a piece of chocolate chip cookie and you were bopping to the music playing over the stereo system. You just looked so comfortable, unselfconscious and CUTE! You also looked adorable later on, when you were clutching your umbrella and charging through the rain with a big smile on your face. I love my little Kenziebear!

Love,

Mom

Charge!!!

Dear Mackenzie,

You were playing in the living room when I did my squat stance at the end of the dining room. When you saw me, you smiled and said, "Yay, run hug!" Then you went to the opposite end of the living room and charged at me with your arms pumping, your feet stomping and the BIGGEST grin on your face! I love it! Even though your running charges kind of scare me a little now, hahaha! I also love it when you want to increase the distance of the charge and tell me, "Go backer! Go a little more backer!" So cute!

Love,

Mom