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Dear Child,
Happy 8th Birthday! As you approach your teenage years, I thought it was a good time to share just how much you mean to us.
Before you came into our lives, I had mixed feelings about parenthood. It’s not the typical start, but bear with me. Meeting your father was a turning point I didn’t expect. He made me pancakes, and I realized that not every guy is attentive, cooks, has charming dimples, and genuinely likes you. That’s when I fell for him, and two years later, you arrived.
You are truly the embodiment of both of us. While that might sound simple, it holds immense significance. You are sensitive, loyal, funny, kind, brilliant, artistic, and yes, a bit chubby. You’re also athletic and determined.
As young parents, we often felt unsure. How could we fit a baby into our early twenties? How could we come together as a family? Most importantly, how could we offer you the love and support we sometimes missed in our own childhoods? We know we fall short at times, and it’s not from lack of love; it’s just part of being your parents — and, to be honest, we’re a bit of a mess.
Remember that time when your dad jokingly said Jesus was more like a zombie than the son of God? I could see the slight disappointment in your eyes. It’s okay to feel that way sometimes. He drives me crazy too! Like when he gives me an iTunes gift card for Valentine’s Day or leaves a single glass in the sink after I just washed dishes by hand for the fifth time!
And then there was that Girl Scout trip to New York City when I panicked and yelled at you in front of your friends, yanking your hand as if you were three years old. I know it was embarrassing, but I couldn’t find you at the Statue of Liberty. You often bring it up, which feels like a guilt bomb, but I see where you’re coming from.
We are your parents, and yes, we will mess you up. We will:
- Cause you pain
- Make you cry
- Let you down
- Not fulfill every wish
- Possibly skip paying for college
- Insist on more vegetables
- Yell occasionally
- Limit your screen time
- Challenge you to be tougher
- Maybe even need your help one day
Your father and I are not wealthy investors; we’re dreamers. Our dreams might not come with a hefty bank account, but we hope you grow up understanding that love and money are not the same thing. Only the foolish confuse the two.
We’re laying our cards on the table here — a preemptive strike against your future therapy sessions. But let me be clear: we are your loudest cheerleaders and fiercest supporters. You can share anything with us, and we will always love you unconditionally. We won’t let you doubt your worth. We’ll help you navigate the tough parts of life and the privileges that come your way. You are our daughter, representing our love, passion, commitment, and aspirations.
Our goal is to lighten your burdens, push you toward new adventures, create opportunities from your dreams, and ignite your imagination.
On this special day, our love for you is just as profound as it was the moment you were born. We’re so proud of you, humbled by your kindness, and endlessly grateful that you love us back. You are our shining star, our little peanut, and the realization of our biggest dreams. Embrace life fully — don’t take anything for granted, stand tall against negativity, and become everything you aspire to be.
With all our love,
Mom & Dad
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Summary:
This heartfelt letter reflects a parent’s love, acknowledging the challenges of parenting while celebrating the joys of raising a child. It emphasizes unconditional support and encourages the child to embrace life fully.