Singing

Dear Logan,

The other night, you lay in bed screaming a Halloween song you learned at Elaine's house. I sat downstairs listening to you sing through the monitor. A smile was on my face as I heard you sing it over and over again. Such a little singe you are! You've got the music bug, that's for sure. I can't wait to see your face when you open your iPod for Christmas. I've just started making a list of "girl songs" to download onto the iPod. I suspect it will be your favorite present ever!

I love you,
Mommy

1st Grade

Dear Jackson,

What a smart and wonderful boy you are. You are doing just fantastic at school. You're reading has taken off as well as your math. A mind like a trap is what you have! There's nothing you forget. I think you even look forward to your homework. You especially like the extra math timed-tests that I bring home for you to do. Of course, you want so desperately to make your goal each time. Always shooting for the stars. I love that about you.

I love you,
Mom

Sick Logan

Dear Logan,

For the first time since I've had you kids, you and Jackson went away with your Dad and I stayed home. Of course I was a little nervous and sad to be alone, but everything went fine. Until...your dad called me when you were on the way home and told me that you threw up 7 times that night at Minna's house. Poor baby! Daddy said you were typical Logan...very brave. Puke and rally is your what you've always done.

Love you,
Mommy

Jackson's Fish

Dear Jackson,

Just the other day, you were counting out 6 fish-food pebbles for your beta-fish, Finny, when you said, "Agggh, having a fish is a lot of work. It's six pieces every day."

You are so funny!

Lovc,
Mommy