Nine Years Old

 9 Years Old

Dear Millie, 

Happy Valentine’s Day. I want you to know that you truly make the world brighter just by being in it. My favorite memory of you this year was the video I got from grandma that you only wanted me to watch and no one else. You were telling Grandma what you packed and why that made you mature. I laughed so hard because you were so proud of packing a bra and that made you mature. You are such a goof ball in such a good way. My favorite part of your personality is your ability to have fun. You are a creator of joy, fun, and sunshine. Whenever you go, you have the ability to turn the place in a game or sing and dance along a path. You are so fun to be with and it really lightens up those around you. I am so proud of you for the hard work that you have put into the piano. You have been taking lessons with Sister Bland for just a 1 ½ and have learned so much. She even notices your eagerness and hard work and has asked to see you longer at lessons. The music you make is truly beautiful. Our greatest gift is your strong, independent nature. You are great about doing your work without reminders, you accomplish the goals that you want to set, and even though you love hanging out with friends, you are very comfortable just being yourself. You are going to accomplish big things in the world with that gift. You definitely add excitement to our family. You pick awesome dance music when we are cleaning up the kitchen, you are so giddy when we are reading Harry Potter, your creativity with paint keeps us laughing, and you really do come up with fun games for you and JoJo to play. I like you because I laugh more when I am with you. I love you because you are my daughter always. You were born with such a strong, sweet spirit. I feel so blessed to have you with me.

I love you more than chocolate, Mom