may you always make new friends as easily as you do now
[Right now you have a new "bff" every day, or so it seems. That makes my heart happy.]
may you always value your old friends so
[You see neighbors and pre-school friends on the bus, in other classrooms, and in the hallways each days, and are so excited to smile and wave. You've got your buddy Courtney on the soccer team, and another pre-school friend that waits for her little sister at dance class the same way you wait for Stella. I feel like you are constantly surrounded by sweet friends, and that is an amazing way to go through life.]
may you always wake up so excited to start your day.
[The first day of kindergarten you hopped up and smiled saying, "Yay, I have school today!!" Everyday since has been about the same. As much as you love to sleep, I know there will be days in your teenage years (or sooner) that I have to beg to wake you up, but I hope you are always so excited about life.]
may you always be so excited about reading.
[At age five, you surprise your mom and dad (and lots of other people too), about how well you can read. You are always so eager to learn new things, and I hope you always are.]
may you aways be so successful at the things for which you work so hard.
[You are kicking butt at this kindergarten thing. There are 40 words you are supposed to learn by the end of the year - you knew them on day 1. I taught you to count by fives in a day. Today they tested your letter recognition skills and were very impressed. I just know you have many amazing successes in your future.]
may you never give up when things become difficult.
[This makes me thing of the Dr. Seuss book, "Oh, the Places You'll go":
Wherever you fly, you'll be best of the best.
Wherever you go, you will top all the rest.
Except when you don't.
Because, sometimes, you won't.
I'm sorry to say so
but, sadly, it's true
that Bang-ups
and Hang-ups
can happen to you......
things will not always be easy, and I wish for you the determination and confidence to persevere. I am doing my very best to keep you challenged far beyond what is requested of you in kindergarten, but that is no easy task with you, my friend!]
may you always know how loved you are.
[You are such an incredible little girl. We love how you hum and sing 24/7. We love that you request brussel sprouts anytime you get to pick the vegetable. We love that you have such patience and passion for learning. We love that you still sleep with your blanket, Cubby, each and every night. So incredibly loved you are, my dear Sylvie.]
