Dear M,
I often times think of things I wish I'd remember to tell you as you grow up but know I'll never remember when you get older (I mean really, I can't remember where I put my keys most of the time). So I figured I could keep track of all those bits of wisdom I think you should know. Now sure, there are hundreds (if not more) sites that already do these sorts of letters, but this will be different because you know me, and it's about you.
So for this first letter I want to share with you my most important rule for life.
Never forget to tell someone you love them every chance you get.
It is that simple. Or so it seems. There will be times you will be angry or busy or distracted or maybe just wanting to hurt someone as much as you feel they've hurt you. And the last thing you will every want to say to them is that you love them. I know, I've been there. When I was a girl I was very mad at my dad because he wasn't ever there. I didn't get to see him for months at a time, he rarely called. I felt like he had left me behind. I was angry and hurt and I wanted him to know it. So when he called me one time I didn't want to talk to him, and when he told me he loved me I ignored him and quickly got off the phone. He died a few months later and I never got to tell him again that I loved him, even if I was still mad.
I don't want you to ever have to feel that regret.
If there are people you love, let them know. There are days that I am tired, and frustrated, and my patience is almost gone. Know that in those moments I still love you more than I can express in a blog post years before you can read it. I will always love who you are, and I can't wait to watch you grow and learn to love those around you as well.
