Dear Miles,
Another year, and you just keep getting taller, kinder, and funnier. You’ve talked a lot about growing pains—both physical and emotional—and you really have had to adjust to a lot of changes. You switched schools from Ignite Academy to North Point Elementary, just a block from our house, which meant you got to start walking to and from school! It took time to get used to a new building, a new way of doing things, a new teacher, and new friends. But you did it. You found your place. On top of that, you’ve had to get used to not seeing your best friend every day and to Mom switching jobs. As the year has gone on, you’ve gotten braver and more flexible, and I’m really proud of you.
This year you also donated eight inches of your hair to Locks of Love. I think it’s so cool that you were willing to chop off your hair to help another kid. That kind of generosity and courage says a lot about who you are.
Something I love about you, Miles, is that no matter how old and big you get, you still want to snuggle with me and spend time together. You love going on little dates with me. You love joking around with me and you need regular hugs. Even when it’s late at night and I’m telling you over and over and over again to GO TO BED, you still keep coming back for one more goodnight hug. You’re my velcro child, and I love it. We have such a similar sense of humor, and it’s so fun to joke around and be weird together.
I can’t believe you’re out of the little kid stage. It’s weird, because I still see you as my little boy, but then I remember you’re a big tween now. You love playing with your friends on the computer and in VR. When you help Dad or me with projects or jobs, you work really hard and you’re so thorough. You love being useful and helpful. You still enjoy building Lego cars and proudly displaying them on the shelves in your room (which are now full). You go to your young men activities and have a lot of fun spending time with your quorum and leaders.
Miles, this next year might bring a few more big changes—some we know about and some we don’t. You’ll probably have challenges that will mean practicing even more flexibility and patience. You’ll probably be getting braces soon, and you’ll be graduating from elementary school and moving on to junior high. It’s going to be a big growing year for you. Just remember that you will always have our family to support you and that your Heavenly Father is always there to help you.
Kiddo, I love you so much. I’m proud of the young man you are and the person you’re becoming. You’re such a good son and friend and brother. You are my baby and you always will be. I hope you have an amazing day.
All My Love,
Mama
