Dear Louisa,
When I think about you, my first reaction is always a smile.
Since the beginning, you’ve always been the funny one in the group; the one
with the jokes that didn’t quite make sense. I’m so grateful that you have
never been above a bit of slapstick humor, but you have been just a bit too
dignified for the fart jokes. Thanks for keeping it classy around here.
10 is a big milestone to be sure. While a collection of my
friends are bemoaning the loss of their “little” girls, I for one, am sort of
excited to step through this doorway with you. I’m excited to see who both you
and your sister will become. I’m excited to give you a touch more freedom and
responsibility and watch you take charge. Mostly I’m just excited to start
taking you on “big girl” dates.
I love that your plan for birthday week was full of fun
things for you to do with the people you love. Instead of making a long list of
gifts to receive (just Legos for you this year), you and your sister have been
dreaming about ways to include your friends and family in your celebrating. Baking
dates with buddies, crocheting dates with Grandma and her friends, dinner dates
with your parents and brothers. Ok, I might have made you include your brothers
in your dinner plans, they don’t have to know.
You are a sweet girl, and your siblings are so lucky to have
you. I think intuitively you already know how important it is for you to be
close to your siblings; even the one who is a little more special than normal.
The road ahead will be rocky. The friends you make might not always be that
trustworthy. But the relationships you’ve managed to cultivate not only with
your twin but also with your brothers will keep you afloat through the
turbulent years that come. Stick together. You’ll be fine.
Love you big,
Mom
1 comment:
Awww, she sounds like a real gem! To understand the value of family at such a young age is a treasure!
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