May 5, 2003 Dear Grace, Happy 1st Birthday! I’m so glad you’re here. You make our family complete. I hope to write an annual birthday letter telling you about your previous year. Let’s start this letter at the beginning: the day I learned of my pregnancy with you. After five months of trying to conceive,…
DetailsMay 10, 2004 Dear Grace, Happy 2nd Birthday! I realized that your first letter included more description of my feelings rather than recollections of your first year. From this birthday forward, I intend to tell YOU about YOU! While I haven’t been as diligent about recording your milestones, I certainly won’t forget May 24, 2003: the…
DetailsMay 22, 2005 Dear Grace, Happy 3rd Birthday! Your own words say it best, “I’m a big girl now.” I sometimes think you’re 3 going on 30. This year you’ve demonstrated determination and independence. Milestone #1: language development. you went from speaking words to talking in full sentences, even paragraphs at times. Having a highly…
DetailsMay 15, 2006 Dear Grace, Happy 4th Birthday! This past year has been a terrific one for you given the many new things you’ve tried and the development you’ve experienced. Last summer, during our annual Chicago trip, we went to “Kiddie Land”. I fully expected to hang back with you while Harry and the Sindebar…
DetailsMay 16, 2007 Dear Grace, Happy 5th Birthday! Our little girl is growing up so quickly. We’ve had an incredible year, filled with ups, but downs too. You, my dear, are flourishing. You started reading, really reading within the last month. Most of this school year you worked on letter boxes whereby you practice…
DetailsMay 20, 2008 Dear Grace, Happy 6th Birthday! I’m late this year and not as well prepared as I should be. I believe I mentioned this last year and haven’t incorporated it yet, but I need a better system of tracking events because I seem to forget. For example, this year, I’ve noticed an incredible…
DetailsJuly 10, 2009 Dear Grace, Happy 7th Birthday! It’s the middle of summer and I’m finally writing your letter. We’ve had a wonderful summer with the exception of a rainy and cold June. You joined the Racquet Club Swim Team. I’m not exactly sure what prompted your interest but you appear to be having a…
DetailsMay 16, 2010 Dear Grace, Happy 8th Birthday! While lounging poolside at Red Mountain, I write this year’s letter. Watching children play in the pool reminds me of times you and Harry have played together in this very pool. Fond memories emerge of your 1st year on the Racquet Club swim team…you’re a Park…
DetailsJune 22, 2011 Dear Grace, Happy 9th Birthday! Can you believe I’m starting this letter nearly six weeks after your actual birthday? Although, you may recognize this paper from one of the souvenirs we bought at the Louvre? The good news, as I write on our flight from Paris to Boston (you and Harry…
DetailsMay 13, 2012 Dear Grace, Happy 10th Birthday! You celebrated your birthday by a hosting a “sleepover” with Bella and Ella. Q also came but she couldn’t spend the night. Alyssa was invited but later was grounded and couldn’t come and Sky wasn’t able to make it on account of a karate tournament. I…
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