Drawing Nana's Cottage

Dear Evie,

This is how Nana's cottage in the mountains look like--according to Evie.

This morning, you called out Dada and Mama into your room to show us your drawing-- Nana's cottage! You named each one that you drew: Nana's cottage, windmill, grass with the elks' poop, mountains, apple tree, sun, and clouds. Do you know how active your imagination is? And do you know how good of an artist you are? I am amazed how what your imagination and hands work together. They make wonders. I believe you are an artist. It's innate in you. I see it in all your drawings. I hope that you will continue to hone the talent as you grow up. Dada and Mama will always support and encourage you.

By the way. you didn't get any snack today. Dada was not happy with how you ate your dinner last night and your breakfast this morning. Dada said you can only have a snack or treats when you eat your meals well. Sorry about that. We'll see how this works.

Another illustration of yours.

I love you with all of me,
Mama

Dear Fi,

Big, happy girl on the toy box.

  Hello my little, "big" girl! You climbed and sat on the toy box today. It;s the first time I saw you do it (though you already climb on a lot of things).  It reminded me when Ate Evie spent her time there when she was younger -- probably a little older than you are right now. You doing it brought me back beautiful memories. And here you are. I am sure that whenever I look at that toy box years from now, it will always bring a smile on my face. Makes me wonder now if we should keep that toy box for life. Ha! The lid is actually falling apart. Dada should fix it. We got the toy box from your Nana and grampa before Ate Evie was born. I think they got it from a garage sale. I know some people will say it is "just" a toy box. But it is no ordinary toy box. It is a very special toy box. It creates a lot of wonderful memories with you two. That made the difference.

You're wearing your Minnie Mouse outfit today. I love that outfit on you. So cute. Dada got it for you months ago. Sometimes, Dada has "good taste" for girl's clothes. :)

So amused watching Dora the Explorer.

I love you with all of me,
Mama