Saturday, July 9, 2016

Maya, Away at Camp

Dear Maya honey,

My sweet beautiful girl. We celebrated Ethan's 6th birthday today. You are away at sleep away camp. It is your first time. It is Canp Hess Kramer in Malibu. You are there for 2 weeks with Hannah.

You've wanted to go to sleep away camp since last summer. I am so proud of you. You are so confident, outgoing, and friendly. They post pictures to the camp website everyday and when I see you my heart soars because you look so happy, glowing, and beautiful. You look so happy and fulfilled, and as your mama, that is my ultimate goal for you.

Honey, I love you and I miss you, but my heart soars with happiness for you. I can't wait to see you a week from tomorrow, but until then live it up, love it up, explore, enjoy, and just be. You are my sweet angel honey, and I truly have nothing but love for you.

Hugs and kisses,
Mommy

Ethan, 6 years old

Dear Ethan,

Happy happy birthday my love! It has been a few years since I wrote in this blog. Life gets busy, one thing after another, and willingly or unwillingly, we forget intentions that we once set. Talia reminded me of this blog a few months ago, and I thought, on Ethan's 6 birthday, I will write him a letter! And so here we are.

We had your birthday party today. It was great fun. It was a boys only party, as per your request, at Ultrazone Laser Tag in Sherman Oaks. All your best buds came, which was great. It was a lot of fun. Turning 6 is a big deal. It is the first birthday party I really remember, and it sets the stage for being a real big boy. Next year comes first grade, and a whole lot of wonderful growing experiences.

I love you so much sweetheart. You are such a special boy, with a sweet heart of gold. You are a true little lover, with sweet blue eyes that pierce everyone with their beauty, and a smile to soften even the toughest of faces. You have grown so much this past year. Started at Lanai, learned so much at Huntington, been reading and writing so beautifully, made so many new friends, learned how to ride a bike, how to swim well, and how to skateboard. You've had some great role models (Coach PJ) and an incredible teacher who loved you so much (Mrs Mayberry). Your closest friends are still Devon, which is so sweet and special, and Jackson, Jayule, Troy, and Logan. You love electronics - iPad and Xbox, but also building and creating with Legos. Your favorite books is the "Ready Freddy" series.

This summer has been great. You are in camp at Camp Funtime, and while Maya is at sleep away camp at Hess Cramer, you have been going to camp with Devon at Sierra Canyon. You take the bus so beautifully, like a real independent big boy, and I am so, so proud of you.

Keep shining my beautiful boy, you are wonderful, and I am so, so proud to be your mama.

Love always,
Eama