Letters to my Littles | February 2015

It’s time for another Letters to my Littles blog circle.  After you enjoy my words to my children please go to my friend Jess’ blog to see the words she has written for her little loves.

Dear Caleb & Liam,

February has been all about family.  I hope this month has brought you memories of wonderful times that you will always remember – not because of the events, but because of who you shared this time with.

We spent the Family Day weekend at a wonderful and relaxing house on the water – which you two have dubbed “the mansion”.  Our whole extended family stayed together under one roof  enjoying each other’s company, eating, relaxing, play games, watching movies (and hockey), fishing and canoeing/kayaking.  Caleb you caught a lingcod with Uncle Regan – you were both so proud of this first catch.  Liam, you set up Monopoly Junior and taught poh-poh how to play.  I love that we had this special time with her and the whole Sunday dinner clan.

Your great grandmother has taught me some very valuable lessons in life.  The most important lesson is that family is everything.  Spending time together with those you love, and having rituals together, make family bonds that bind tight together.  Poh-poh has taught me to cherish not just the big holiday traditions, but also all the little moments too.  She has taught me to document and remember all the little moments.  Time goes fast, she always says.  Enjoy life.

Enjoy life… this is something we are trying to do a lot of.  Especially in these next few weeks and months – I want you to really enjoy and appreciate the life you have.  There are going to be some big changes soon, and sadness.  So for now, enjoy life.

We get busy.  But we will always make time for family and friends.  You both enjoy spending time with your social circles.  Some of those friends you have we now think of as family too.

Liam you always know how to make your friends laugh.  Have I mentioned you also have a new found love of hair coloring?  I’m so happy you are such a loving and accepting friend.  You try to include everyone into your games.  You love to make people smile.  It’s no wonder people love to be around you.

Caleb you are a loyal and devoted friend.  You are also someone who is accepting of others and tries to get everyone included.  You have such a kind heart and gentle soul.  People are drawn to you too.  I’m so happy that you have some very close best friends.  You and B have been friends for almost 5 years now.  I love overhearing conversations you two have about being roommates in the future and living an apartment with heated toilet seats.  I’m so glad you that you have Cub Scouts together, and still spend so much time together, even though you no longer share a classroom at school.

I hope as you both grow older you will also see the value in being friends with each other.  Although you fight – a lot… I know you do love each other.  I know it’s hard for you to be affectionate, and Caleb you are indeed having a hard time hugging your brother back.  But family is everything.  No matter what changes life brings – you will always have each other.  Remember as brothers, you’ve got each other’s backs.

I’m glad we’ve been able to have some fun together as a family this month.  I love that as we make present memories we are also reminiscing about the past.  You are learning about your family histories and a little about your culture.  Caleb you have finally embraced the fact that you are half Chinese!  Liam, you like to tell this fact to people.

Life is an adventure, especially with you too.  I’m so glad I get to enjoy life with you.

Love,
Mama
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