07.27.06

To Maddy, just because

Posted in Maddy at 12:18 pm by tina

Dear Maddy,

You’re my sweetest big girl!  With Livy being the high-maintainance baby sister, sometimes I feel so bad not having extra energy and time to spend with you.  You take it all the strike, although I do see the little long face and teary eyes once in a while.

You climbed into mommy-daddy-bed the other morning while I was exhausted.  You used to wake me up anyway but lately you let me have my rest.   I closed my eyes next to you, and you pecked my head and gave me this sweetest kiss.  I think I said “I love you too” in my head and fell asleep.  Nothing gave me better dreams.

Livy was in my arms when you came in this morning.  I knew you wanted to give me a hug and kiss but couldn’t.  We both knew better not to wake up you-know-who.  We sent each other blow kisses instead.  You’re always so loving with Livy, never showing any hostility even if it meant that she gets mommy or daddy instead of you.

You’re so proud of being a big sister.  When we go to our usual restaurants or when I pick you up from school, you like to annouce “This is MY baby”  I hope you two will become best friends growing up.

We did tease you a little bit too much this morning.  I told you that if you woke Livy up, you’ll have to stay home and take care of her.  You broke down crying “I want to go to school.  I don’t want to take care of Livy.”  It was pretty funny but I’m sorry for making such a serious joke knowing that you love going to school.

I see that you added new crew members at school.  It’s nice to see that you’ve made new friends since you’re really private as a person like me.  I think we will have an intimate birthday party for you this year.  Birthdays are big deals and it should be celebrated with YOUR close friends (I would want it that way.. a little celebration with all my close friends instead of a big party with everyone I know).  You wanted a Curious George Birhthday Party and that’s what we’ll have.  I think it’s a great choice considering more than half of your crews are boys and your girlfriends are not the girly girly type.

I love you sweetie.  Thank you for making our transition to a family of four so easy.  Thank you for not having any regression of any type to add to my stress.  Thank you for simply being you.

Love, Mommy

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