A little note to a little lady

I guess I've know for a while that relationships need different levels of care at different times. And, that sometimes I have far more emotional capacity to give than other times. And that these two thoughts can be terribly incongruent.  Today I am acutely aware that our (no longer littlest)baby girl is in need of some nurturing. So to help get myself in a place where I can give her what she needs I am writing a little love letter to remind us both how special she is. It feels like the writing may have the same power in it as the reading. 

Beautiful Miss Three,

 

There are so many things that I love about you, and in the busyness of life perhaps I have forgotten to say them.  I love that you lunge at life – that you approach every event with enthusiasm and force. And that you feel everything feeling in its entirety.  I love that you are determined and courageous even if it involves saying no, a skill that will serve you in years ahead!  I love that you are curious about so much and so open to learning. I love that you are kind and thoughtful, that there is always a hug or a toy for a friend who is down.  I love that this is a list about a three year old, because I marvel when I think what a beautiful soul you will continue to become as you grow if this is what you are capable now.

Mum x