A- is for "always" making me smile.

N- is for "neverending" that's the amount of love I see in you.

N- is for "nestling" with me. I can never get enough of it! :D

A- is for "allowing" me to be your mother. I must've done something good to deserve you my love.

We had parent teacher meeting with you. You're in 1st grade and Mrs. Kilmer says your reading level is 9 points shy of completing a 3rd graders level. That's fantastic my love. Teacher says you're very charming, loving, and friendly. Your math needs some work but we will get on it, I have no doubt, because like I said "you are very intelligent" and I know you can be anything in this life. Mrs. Kilmer says "Anna, you will have many opportunities to be anything you want because your parents care about you.

You love when I read a book to you at night before bedtime. Tonight we read about a boy who took his sister with him near a river to fish and play. He said he had a feeling that he should tell his parents but thought they were too busy to be told. Later he found out that even though they had fun, they were in danger. He learned also that he should always listen to his parents because they know what's best. Always remember to talk to us. Mama and Tata love you every single day and want you to be safe and happy. Be good my love, as you always have. I'm so proud of you and all that you do.

Have a wonderful day at school tomorrow. And do your best. :)

love,

Mama

Well, here's a funny one about you. Just last night, you took a shower on your own as usual, and I was doing the last minute laundry and folding. Well, you came over to me in an apologetic tone, hands around my leg. "Mama, I'm so sorry, please don't be upset with me". While I'm folding the clothes, Tata is sitting on the bed. You have our attention now. I calmly say "what did you do?" and you say "promise not to be mad at me?" I said "just tell me Anna." Suddenly, you show me your thumb. it was cut. I asked, "what happened?" and you said in a quiet, almost in tears voice "I used your shaver". :D Tata and I dropped what we were doing and I stayed calm while your Tata started to laugh. You began to cry even more. I laughed inside so hard, it was hillarious! You asked if you were going to die and I said no. :P I think you learned your lesson. But here's the best part. I asked, Anna, where did you shave? and you said so innocently and serious "on my arms". I looked at your arm and there was ONE STREAK going all the way up your arm. We laughed sooooooo hard, it was HILLARIOUS! Of course, you didn't feel the same. It's not like you have a lot of hair, but there was a faint line up your arms. I still can't stop laughing over the thought! But you won't let me take a pic! lol I love you!

Hello my Love,

Today was "pajama day" at school. How cool is that? I never had a pajama day, course, some of the kids looked like they just woke up and came to school lookin' like they had. hahaha. I thought you looked so cute today along with the other kids coming out from school with their pajamas on. This was made possible from you and your students efforts of reaching 2 million minutes of reading time. You said that once you reach 3 million, your school has promised to have a "water fun" day and somehow, I think you will absolutely love that! :)

This second picture of you was taken today after your ice skating practice. It was time for homework and you were telling me about the bengal tigers and how large they are. I love this picture because of the way the sun hits your beautiful skin. You are an excellent student. Continue to study hard my love and be a good girl. Always remember the best part of our day. what is it? That's right! "right now" :) with you. Keep smiling and doing everything you want to do. Be Happy and I will too.

Love you Anna,

me, Mama.