I can hardly believe that it has been about 6 weeks since I have posted something on here. The truth is I’ve been busy. With school, with home improvement projects, with life. I’ve also been avoiding you. The thought of writing just doesn’t appeal to me as much as it did before. I blame it on being back in school. But I ventured over here today and read through some old posts and realized that I miss you. I miss writing to the invisible universe. Eva turned 3 years old one month ago tomorrow. Here is a letter I wrote to her that I wanted to share with you.
Dear Evangeline,
Yesterday you turned three. We celebrated by taking you to lunch at Rainforest cafe and when we got there you screamed “My Animals!” and gave me a big smile and huge hug with the look of pure happiness on your face the way only you can. When you wrap your little arms around my neck and squeeze until you cut off my air supply, I am the happiest I have ever been.
When Daddy and I got home from school late last night we set up your new “big girl” bed in your room. It’s true that the transition from babyhood to toddlerhood is slow and gradual but yesterday you blossomed into a full grown 3 year old right before my very eyes. I can carry on a conversation with you like we are the oldest of friends. And really you are my best friend and I feel so blessed to be able to spend as much time with you as I do. I love being your “person” who knows every little thing about you.
I am so grateful to be able to spend every day with you but I realize the time is coming that you will need to break away from me and venture out into the world. You will go to preschool soon where you will play with little boys and girls your age and learn from your teachers who will teach you wonderful things about the world. And I will always be here for you to come home to.
Becca Johnson says...
I just want to say that this letter you wrote brought tears to my eyes! I have a 5 year old girl. I cried like a baby the day that she went to school! But as I did and you will also, you will come to realize that these will be the best days of her life! So be happy and listen to her every time she has something new to say about her day!
March 16th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
Tina J. says...
It’s amazing how much our little ones just steal our hearts. I have two little boys who are my life! What a wonderful letter, a great idea for birthdays.
PS-my three year old had the complete opposite experience at Rainforest Cafe! We can no longer talk or look at gorillas.
March 17th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
Heidi says...
That is the sweetest letter. You’re one awesome momma, Jill. A birthday at Rainforest Cafe sounds perfect … even to a 27-year-old.
March 18th, 2010 at 8:20 pm
Mom says...
Jill, I am soooo blessed that you are my daughter and you make me extremely proud!
March 20th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Christine says...
I love your site! I have two boys, Jackson (5) and William (2) and I treasure them more every day. Jack is my sensitive one and Will is my tazmanian devil and as much as they make me crazy, I am terrified of the day when they set out on their own. I’d love to add a link to your blog on my page!
-Christine
March 21st, 2010 at 11:24 pm
pixielation says...
It’s a wonderful age! Glad she loved the rainforest cafe, it’s a very immersive place!
March 22nd, 2010 at 1:36 pm
calista says...
Just stopping by to say hi! I’m blogging again I know it’s been awhile! See you around!
March 25th, 2010 at 11:21 am
Edie Mindell says...
Very touching letter you wrote to your little girl! When our children graduates from babyhood and enters the toddler stage, I think it is both the happiest and saddest episodes of our lives as parents. Happiest, because our babies are now a little grown-up; and saddest, because this means, less cuddles and hug-me-time moments due to our child being exposed to a whole lot of new surroundings that could take much of their attention away from you. But despite that, we should be happy and just be always there for them every moment of their lives.
April 10th, 2010 at 7:28 pm