You are SO cute when you say it… “I’m not a Spruce. Now I’m a Cedar.” You have graduated to Al and Angela’s room. Maritza and DeeDee have been SO wonderful! You couldn’t wait to go to school every day – even on Saturday’s and Sunday’s, you asked if you could go. You were so persistent when Oma and Opa stayed with you that they walked you to school to SHOW you that all the teachers were home resting. 🙂
This is what Maritza wrote to you today:
Today is the last day of Maya as a Spruce. Maya gave us extra hugs and kisses! She seems very interested and ready for the Cedar Room. Maya has grown a great deal, not just physically but emotionally and socially. Maya is a beautiful girl with a great personality. She’s loving and caring. She has a very special place in our hearts and we will miss her greatly! Thank you so much for the opportunity of working with Maya. It has been our pleasure! -Maritza
And Dee Dee wrote this beautiful letter (typed on very pretty letterhead with the title “Time to say goodbye!”):
Dear Maya:
Our year has come to an end. I am heart-broken and full of numerous emotions.
I feel very lucky because I had the pleasure of getting to know you. Delighted for having the opportunity to see your grow and change from day to day… getting a couple pounds heavier and a few inches taller, smarter, more responsible and the list goes on and on. Sad to see you move on and no longer having the opportunity to spend almost a full day with you. However, I will see you around and I am sure you will have time to share all the amazing things you are learning in the Cedar Room.
It was amazing seeing you accomplish great things. Using hte potty, getting dressed and undressed, and girl, you learned fast! I remember that a couple times during naptime, I looked to check if you were sleeping and you, my little girl, were practically naked. I used to call you “my naked girl” and you would laugh and giggle and tell me I was funny and silly. Seeing you become more independent by pouring your own cereal and milk, making choices about the toys you wanted to play with,etc. And who can forget the look on your face when you were able to do all the above things on your own.
I’m sure it was very difficult for Mommy and Daddy because all of a sudden, in less than a blink of an eye, their little caterpillar was turning into a beautiful butterfly. Ready to spread her wings and fly in front of their eyes without being able to do anything about it. But I am sure they are very happy and proud of you like Maritza and me.
Thank you for being who you are, so caring, loving, sweet, respectful, polite, good-hearted, wonderful daughter and always willing to share with friends whatever you brought from home. Thank you for teaching me the butterfly and the nose kiss… for making me laugh, for those extra hgus and kisses when I needed them most, for all your love, your charisma, sympathy, etc.
You will always have a special place in my heart. I am very sure the Cedar Room teachers will fall in love wiht you the same way Maritza and I did.
I will miss you greatly. -Dee Dee
Ellen, Sheryl, Becky, Bonnie, Orlean and Missi add to Maritza and DeeDee to be your “village” – looking after you, helping you grow and loving you every step of the way. We are so blessed to have all of them in our lives, Peanut! Thanks God!!