We are now a few days past your birthday, but life has been so busy that I haven't had a chance to write your letter. We had your birthday party on a Sunday, then I flew to Chicago that Monday, came home, celebrated your actual birthday that Thursday, then flew out to Boston the next Monday. Busy, but wonderful. Wonderful because now I'm home, and I'm with you and Ethan, and as your mom there is really no other place I'd rather be.
It's amazing to think that you are 4 years old. Not because it has gone by fast, because it has, but I also feel like I remember you at each age so well, so I don't feel like I missed out on anything. To me the beautiful thing about you growing up is really watching you grow. I look at how you see the world, how you think hard, and how you try to figure it out. It impresses me every day. I give you so much credit - I think you are going to do wonderful things - whether for the world, for a company, for your family, or for yourself. Or maybe for all.
If I think back to how you were when you turned 3 to how you are now... wow. You can now write your name so well, and are starting to figure this reading thing out. It's wonderful and exciting! You love to color/paint, and have a real passion for it. I see you figuring numbers out -- how much more is grandma's age to sapta's age (a conversation we just had in your room as I was putting you to bed tonight!). Math skills, reading skills -- it's so fun to see your brain click and learn and want to understand. Yay for that!
You have a wonderful heart and you love your brother so much. I see the way you look out for him. Sometimes you are also quite tough on him too! But that is the tricky part of having a sibling. You bit his cheek the other day - oy vey - broke skin and everything! Daddy and I were not the least bit happy with you and you cried for a solid hour, long after Ethan had said that he was fine and it didn't hurt anymore. I know it scared you -- realizing that when you act out in frustration sometimes you do things that you regret... wishing you could make it go away... but seeing that you can't. I hope that while these lessons are painful, you learn from them. Much easier to learn from biting your brother's cheek than god knows how many other more serious things...
I always feel it is really special how you are always looking out for Ethan - making sure he gets a toy that he likes, or a candy that he likes. If he really wants one of your toys 9 times out of 10 you give it to him - even if you really want it. I don't take that for granted at all. It shows that you have a kind, generous, loving heart.
You are a fun, active, quick on your feet girl. You aren't boring in the least. I see how the kids at school like you and want to hang with you and I love that! Go and shine and I am here in your corner cheering you on.
Happy birthday my beautiful Maya-le. You are my heart's sunshine and I love you so very much, every single day.
Lots of love,
Mommy
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