Eleven. You are Eleven! Wowza!
Another year, with all the ups and downs and many trials and tribulations. I continue to feel so incredibly lucky to have you in our lives - lucky to be getting to know you each year as you change, grow, and stay everything that makes you YOU!
The past year has seen you set and achieve many goals - most notably in swimming. First you set a goal to make the swim team, and you did. More recently, you set a goal to earn a ribbon in a swim meet. And you did. It hasn't been easy, but you've worked at it hard and now those ribbons really mean something!
It's also been fun creating art and other projects with you - and listening to you remind me that things don't have to be perfect. Indeed, things are better when they are complete, and that doesn't necessarily mean perfect. And you're completing more and more things - learning that sometimes if you want something done you have to do it yourself, rather than wait for the ever-busy adults to do it (or not). Like last night - you knew you didn't have to wait for a parent to help you make cookies for your class -- you just did it! (and they are delicious!)
This past year also saw you go to sleep away camp for the first time, take an amazing trip with your grandmothers (no parents!), begin your last year of elementary school, pick your middle school, write many many books, cards, and other mini-projects, and grow your hair longer than it's ever been before (an accomplishment due to the hair brushing drama that goes along with your hair).
And your little sister continues to look up to you, love you, totally annoy you, and excite you. You two make up ridiculous dances, funny handshakes, and crazy games in between all the regular bickering and negotiations. You've been walking (or scooting!) her to school almost every day this year, and while it's not always easy, it is wonderful for us to watch the two of you practice your independence.
I know the next year will continue to see more independence, creativity, strength, and fun. I can't wait to see what you have in store for us all!
love,
mama
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