A Love Letter To My Kids – April 2010
Dear Book Boy and Ballet Girl,
Why am I writing this letter to you? I was just reading a book about living an authentic life and was inspired to write something to you about how I truly feel about you. I also hope it inspires other parents to write letters to their children to tell them how much they love them. By putting it in writing, it has forced me to choose the right words and really focus on what I want to tell you. So, here goes…
The two of you mean the world to me. The new things you do each day always brings a smile to my face and happiness to my soul.
You’re growing up so fast. I can remember when you were babies, so small and delicate, so dependent on us, your parents. Now, you’re slowly testing your wings (along with our patience…) which is a frustratingly beautiful part of life.
We usually talk about high-point/low-point at dinner to discuss the day. As your Dad, my high point in life so far is the love I feel when I think about the two of you. I don’t think anyone can really know and experience real, deep, boundless, unconditional Love unless they have children. Just thinking about the two of you makes me feel proud, happy, joyous and in love with you all at the same time. My heart is filled with so much love that sometimes it actually hurts (in a good way). You’ll understand this when you have kids of your own…
My low point is that I know I’m not perfect, far from it. I am always trying harder to be a better father. To control my temper. To close my mouth and just listen to you, really listen. To never react in anger but to take a breath and calm down first. To always remember to tell you how proud I am of you, how you can accomplish anything you want to in life and how much I love the both of you.
I once read the things that irritate you the most today about your kids are the things you’ll miss the most when they’re gone. So Book Boy, when I think you’re acting too smart for your own good and you’re arguing or negotiating with us, I will try to stop and savor the moment of your growing intelligence. Ballet Girl, when I think you are acting saucy and talking back, I will try to savor the moment of your developing and beautifully independent personality.
Always remember the things I’ve tried to teach you…
There is always enough.
Work before play.
Real beauty is on the inside.
Everyone is good inside; some people just make bad choices.
Take care of each other, family is one of the most important things.
No matter what, I love you.
And I’ll always remember the things you’ve taught me…
Like how you, Book Boy, looked at me one night when you were 6 and said that you were excited to one day be in Heaven with me so we could both fly together…
Like how you, Ballet Girl, said you wanted to marry me because you love me so much…
I love you both, and I always will, no matter what.
Love,
Daddy
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