Loving School

Dear Mackenzie,

When we were getting ready for bed last night, you told me, "I love going to school. When it's time to pack up, I feel sad. When it's the afternoon, I feel sad because I want the day to start over from the beginning. I don't want it to end." It was the sweetest thing! I'm so happy you enjoy school so much! I told you that at least you do start a new school day again the very next day, except on weekends. You replied, "I don't like waiting two days. It takes forever!" May you always be this passionate about your studies!

Love,

Mom

Favorite Mama

Dear Mackenzie,

This morning, you sang a song that went like this: "I love Mama, I love Mama, she is my favorite, she is my favorite, she is my favorite Mama!" A couple of weeks ago, you told me, "I can't stop looking at your face, it's too pretty!" You are always so sweet!

Love,

Mom

Playground Drama

Dear Mackenzie,

There was some drama at recess yesterday. Your friends Taylor and Adriti each wanted to play a different game with you and not with each other, so they apparently spent the period fighting over who got to play with you. You said that Taylor was yelling at you to play with her at one point, so you said, "If you keep yelling at me, I'm not going to play with you and I'm just going to go play by myself." Whoa. You told me that they couldn't come to a decision and then recess ended. I hope today's recess went more smoothly!

Love,

Mom

Comfort Zone

Dear Mackenzie,

I like the way you say "meet-ium" for the word "medium." I also like that you always want to hug me! You constantly ask me, "Can I hug you?" and it is so sweet. Yesterday, we were hugging after you came home from school and when I tried to let go, you held onto me and said, "I'm not done yet!" Then you closed your eyes, pressed your face against my stomach and looked so content while we hugged for several more minutes.

At night, you are doing really well sleeping on your own in your room, though you do wake up at least once every night and call out for me. I often wake up in the middle of the night to you calling, "Mama, can you come?" You always sound scared, but you calm down as soon as you see me enter your room. I usually hug you and tell you to go back to sleep and you smile at me and say, "Okay, Mama." Sometimes, you ask to do our nighttime routine again:

Me: Good night! I love you!
You: Good night! I love you!

Me: Sweet dreams!

You: Sweet dreams!

Me: See you in the--

You: Morning!
Me: Who's my favorite little girl?

You: Me!

Me: Who's your favorite mama?

You: You!

And then we link our pinkies and kiss them. I love how our mantra calms you down. I also love that my hugs, kisses and even just appearance can make you feel better--and I hope they always will.

Love,

Mom