Dear Katelee,

We had a great day today. Library, park, sprinklers, many rousing games of Hungry, Hungry, Hippos, a funny dinnertime conversation, and cuddles while we watched Beauty and the Beast together. Yes, it was a very nice day, one of those days that you want to happen over and over again. I love the way your little hand fits in mine and how you let me hold it everywhere as we go on all our errands together.

Tonight, as part of your sweet bedtime prayer, you said:

"...and please bless that we won't grow up so slowly and that our birthdays can come more fastly..."

Oh, Katelee. If you only realized that I constantly pray for the exact opposite of that. Stop growing up so fast. Please.

Love,

Mom