Age 7

 Dear Noel, 

You are 7. You had a tough run returning to school for 1st grade after being on distance learning most of the year. Your first teacher was terrible, you didn’t like her, and even told me that she flipped another students desk snd threatened you and other students frequently. I filed a complaint against her and switched your teacher. I didn’t much like that one either though. Thankfully, you weren’t in her class for long. You’re on your way to 2nd grade now. You’ve also started therapy with Miss Allie. You like her and I do too. So far things have been going good.  

You’ve grown up so much this year, I guess a pandemic would do that. You’ve gotten through it all so well though and I’m so proud of you. 

You are quite the little artist, you love drawing and making super hero characters and animals. You love mine craft, adopt me, and some other video games too. You kiss daddy a lot when he’s at work and that’s hard for you. Video game time is your time to connect and when you don’t get it, it’s really hard for you. 

You struggle with self esteem issues, I’m not sure why but that’s why I have you in therapy. You’re harsh with yourself and sometimes literally beat yourself up. It hurts my heart. 

I love you. Im so happy you’re here with us and I can’t imagine it any other way. Please, never leave us. You mean the world to me and more.