TASTY LOVE LETTERS TO KIDS... 

From Victoria to her daughter, Lizzy...

My Angel

She was born May 27th 1998 (I consider one of the luckiest days of my life!)……..The birth was relatively easy except for the last hour when we lost the heart beat and then she emerged umbilical cord wrapped around her neck twice…not breathing.

My Husband did everything in his power to keep me calm whilst a lot of commotion was going on all around. I lived in that hospital for a week prowling the ICU corridors like an anxious lioness that is visibly disturbed, relief was in sight as Elizabeth slowly recovered and came home.

This letter is to her….

My Darling Daughter Elizabeth,

I want to thank-you for bringing the utmost constant joy into my life…..

Having you by my side for these past 9 years has been one of the most unbelievable and magical experiences that any mother could ever dream of.
The joy and the love that I share with you is continuously flowing. The excitement of each new day watching you grow with wonder and amazement.

We have had an interesting journey together in such a short space of time- moving from England to the USA. And nursing a sick husband and father together. You have shown to me such strength and compassion, traits that I thought only developed much later in life- you have proved me wrong.

From the moment you smiled at me I was hooked, you had the desire from such a young age to constantly entertain……..and often had us all rolling around in fits of laughter.
Doing the old lady walk when you could barely talk…..or doing the pregnant woman, whilst still unstable on your feet……

You showed no fear when I let go of the bicycle and you were flying down hill…..
You showed no fear when you jumped into the deep end of the pool barely able to swim, or when you were told not to let go of the leash of Tazzy the German shepherd by your Grandma- and you held on tight even as you were pulled through the bushes and brambles.

I will never forget one mothers day when you and your father made me feel like a queen for a day, It so warms my heart to see the genuine joy that you feel when something special is being done for me.

I will never forget one of the first days that we moved into our new home here in California after losing your father to a long battle with cancer, and you taking my hand looking deep into my eyes and telling me “Mum don’t worry we will be ok, we have each other now it’s the two of us and we are the girls, we will be ok, we will get through this together” how could a 7 year old have the wisdom to say such words and with such depth and meaning…and yes you were true to your word 2 ½ years later we have gotten through and made a wonderful new life for ourselves. New friends and wonderful experiences that we have shared together.

I love our sleepover nights when we plan a special night to just be us, watch a movie and then have a sleepover…..
I love your sense of humor how you make me and your friends laugh. Your compassion and empathy for people and animals is moving. You are so thoughtful and kind and have wisdom way beyond your years. I am so proud that you are my daughter- you amaze me continuously.

This valentine’s day I can honestly say from the bottom of my heart that I have my true love by my side.

And I thank-you for being there………

With love always.

Your mother.

From Jenny to her daughter, Polly...

My darling Polly,

I have started to write this Valentine’s love letter to you 3 times, and each and every time I have to stop because I start crying.  When I think about how much you mean to me, words can hardly express the emotion I feel.  I can only hope that you feel my love every day, in every thing I do for you.  There is nothing I would not do for you, to give you the best life, the most happiness and the brightest future.  You are the world to me, my angel, and I adore you.

Love,
Your Mom, Jenny

From Kathy, to her little girls...

To my little girls,

I am picking up your socks for the thousandth time…how your feet have grown.  No longer can the two fit in my cupped hands as I remember kissing them when you were a newborn. Cartwheeling through the house…you've become a noodle with limbs.  Hard to imagine that when you stretched out on the changing table, your hands only reached to the top of your head.  Cuddling with a new stuffed animal…I remember before you were 1 year-old, one morning you woke up screaming.  When we came into your room, you were standing in the crib with clutched stuffed animal in hand, crying, "Cut the tag!"

Hugging Daddy cheek to cheek…the first few weeks of life, the only comfort you found at night was sleeping on my chest with your cheek right against my neck.  Some things don't change.
Some days the 3-hour feedings and endless diaper changes seem so long ago.   And other days, the thoughts of 4 am baby bounces and seeing your face in the moonlight are frozen in my memory.  Eight and six years later, during the daily routines of school, gymnastics, homework, and piano practices, may I never forget to enjoy the things I love – listening to your imaginary play…seeing your eyes sparkle when you smile so big...watching your faces when you are riding a horse…cuddling under the covers together reading a good book and falling asleep…getting your big koala bear hugs.

Happy Valentine's Day, everyday!

Love,

Mommy