Going through some of the kid's scrapbooks not too long ago while looking for something, I came across a number of letters that I'd written to each child.
A lot were written during the early months of their life, chronicling their achievements and the dates of the big events.
As they grew, the letters became further apart.
Mostly on their birthday - I'd write as many achievements, adventures, events, talents, and interests that I could think of that made up their past year.
I thought to myself that I would like a copy of those letters to keep for myself in a little preserve as they represented all the above listed items, but especially my love for them and how I felt about them at that time.
You may already have done / are doing this small act, and will in time realize the importance that it is.
But if you haven't started yet, do so while they are young and your thoughts are fresh in your mind.
I'm sure you can attest to the fact that details quickly fade, even when they happened just last week.
Would you like to have a letter to you from your parent remembering for you all the things that flew away from your memory when you were too little to remember, but especially their love for you? Wouldn't everyone?
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