You started out this year so little. I was so nervous to send you to school and afraid I would just miss you too much.
I did miss you and you have grown up so much this year! You’ve gotten taller, stronger, smarter, faster, braver and better at everything you have tried. I am so proud of you and all you’ve done this year!
You are so full of life – your smile and energy fill up a room when you walk into it. It’s like you light up everything around you! I love being with you. You have so many friends because you love everyone and you are nice to everyone. That makes me so happy.
I have LOVED watching you grow so much at school. You are getting to be such a good reader and you have learned a lot about math and science, too! You work hard in class and it makes me so proud when your teachers tell me you are a perfect student. It is important to be a good student and I’m so happy that you work so hard at school.
I know it wasn’t easy to get a new teacher but you were so easy-going and never complained. Whenever something is hard, you just keep going forward. You keep trying. You never give up. I know it is hard to do hard things and sometimes we don’t want to try but I’ve watched you try some REALLY hard things this year and be really great at them. For instance, choir and swim were both new and challenging and made you nervous but you did it… and you did it well.
You are a tough girl and I love that you like everything and can play with anyone. I love that you are confident in your abilities and that you speak your mind.
You are amazing, Sydney, and I can’t tell you how glad I am that you are my daughter. I am so proud of all the hard work you’ve done this year in school. I can’t wait to watch you continue to grow and learn!
I love you so much!
Love,
Mom
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Dear Aj,
I am so proud of you. You have overcome so much this year! We have had to work hard together but I think we’ve made a good team and accomplished a LOT.
You are so, SO smart. School will never be difficult for you. You are a natural problem solver and leader. People watch you. They LOVE you. You are fun, funny and creative and willing to take a risk. Your friends follow your example. I am so proud that you work so hard to make good choices and help your friends do the same. That is so important.
I know that having Mrs. VanBiljon leave and have Mrs. Mason be your new teacher was a hard adjustment for you. I know that Mrs. Mason expected you to be a REALLY good student ALL the time and that was hard sometimes. But, in the end, you have been able to meet her expectation and be the best Aj you could be. That takes a lot of work and I’m proud of you.
I love watching you draw and write and play. You have so many stories in your head and it’s so fun to see those come to life. You make me smile and laugh every day. You bring so much joy into my life.
I remember a couple years ago, you were scared to go to the outdoor pool because it was new. This year, you’ve rode new rollercoasters, tried out for a new soccer team and even tried new foods. I know it’s not always easy but you have made up your mind to not be afraid anymore and that is amazing.
YOU are amazing. I love your energy and enthusiasm for life. I am excited to get to be around that enthusiasm this summer and enjoy your laugh, smile and creativity. You are SUCH a great kid, Aj and I love you so much.
Great job this year. I am proud of all your hard work at school.
Love,
Mom
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Dear Gavin,
I cannot believe you are now a 5th grader! Crazy how fast time flies! I remember dropping you off for kindergarten and feeling so emotional but you have always been so independent. You barely spoke a word to me as you raced off towards the playground.
I’m so proud of you – I hope you know that. You have overcome a lot of challenges this year. I’ve watched you struggle with friends yet still maintain the confidence to be yourself. It makes my heart hurt to see you sad and I wish I could fix it but I know you will find a way to triumph over adversity and succeed. You always do.
I know it was hard to switch schools and come back to Snow Springs as the new kid. I know you missed some of your old friends. Third grade was such an amazing year and this year was tough, in so many ways. I was amazed at the ability you had to make a decision and never look back or second-guess yourself. You forged ahead and made the best of this year. You kept trying to make the relationships you have in your life better. You kept trying to make new friends. You listened to the advice of your parents and teachers, but most of all, you listened to your heart.
You are a remarkable young man who is wise beyond your years with a vivid imagination and an incredible intelligence. You impress me so much with your abilities and your memory. You can do things I could never dream of doing. I love your persistence and dogged determination. I love that you don’t quit. I love that when you find something you are passionate about; you put your whole heart and soul into it.
I am excited to spend the next couple of months just being with you and having fun. I am excited to watch you swim and have new adventures with you. You are just growing up so fast that I hope we can slow it down and just enjoy being together this summer.
I love talking to you. You are becoming a young man that I genuinely enjoy being around and spending time with. I love your insights and your ability to share your point of view with me. I learn so much from you all the time. You are such a kind, tender, insightful person.
You did a great job with school this year and I am so proud of all the hard work you put forth to have a successful year. Good job. I know next year will be even better… ‘Cause that’s what life is about, right? Making mistakes, having new experiences, learning and growing every day and continual progress.
I love you so much!
Love, Mom
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Last day of School - they all went together this morning.
It was delicious.
Kindergarten graduate! Hooray!!
Let the summer fun begin!!!
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