Open Letters

Dear Singulair, Allegra, and Pataday,

You rock for resetting my sinuses. I woke up with both eyes opening this morning. I can breathe, I can see, and I'm not incessantly rubbing my eyes for pleasure anymore. Thanks!

In appreciation,
Maggs


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Dear Kleenex,

Thanks for always being there for me. I've invested appropriately in you. The dozen or so boxes we have around the house always come in handy. Thanks for always being there to catch my snot and the snot of all the kiddos I care for on a daily basis. Keep up the good work!

With Love,
Maggie

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Dear _____ & _____,

I'm so sorry that you miscarried. I've been there - but I know that doesn't make it any easier for you to handle. The pain never goes away, but it does get much easier with time. Of course, you already know this - since it's not your first. But, I want to publicly extend my love and sympathy to you. The news has affected me deeply. Christ will prevail.

Much sincere love,
Maggie

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Dear Daisy Dog,

You pulled through! You are quite a fighter. I'm so so soooo glad that you are eating twice a day again and I'm even more gladder that you're keeping it all down/in! You've been playful, though your playtime is limited to about 5 minutes, and you moan and grown, stretch and sleep for hours afterward. But, I'm happy to have you back. ...Even if it is costing us an arm & leg to buy your new special food. Thanks for hanging around, Daise! Love ya!

The Queen,
Maggie

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Hey Cancer,
I'm still here, boxing gloves on. You still suck. I'm going to volunteer at a Relay for Life event in another city this weekend, cuz I hate you so much. Sucks to see ya there. Rawr.

With Misery,
Maggie

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Dear Facebook,

You are so nice to me. You provide peers when I need them most - when I'm drowning in toddler tawk, jibberish that only makes sense to the one speaking it. When there's no one here to conversate with but myself. When I finally get a break in my work day and find myself craving adult interaction. When it's almost bedtime and the family is chilling in the living room and I have you there on my lap, with Bejeweled open. Thanks for being my companion. (Gawd, this is so pathetic. I really should get out more often.)

Much admiration,
Maggs

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Dear Bejeweled game via Facebook,
I love you dearly but you've taken up way too much time from my life. I kinda sorta wish you'd go away. But then, what would I do with my down time?

Love ya!
Maggs

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Dear Dad,

I'm still working on my business plan. I'm not tackling it with high speeds by any means, but it's still a part of my every day. Keep encouraging me. Keep reminding me that I'm capable. Thanks, dad. You're awesome!

Your kid,
Me

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Dear June,
You are so packed with events and things. Let's just have a quick looksee: DeSoto relay this weekend, dance recital rehearsals on tuesday and thursday of next week, dance recital (FINALLY) a week from this Saturday, Rich's birthday, Father's day, Our Wedding Anniversary, and all that kinda stuff. There's no sitting down in June, is there? I'm loving the weather - not too hot, warm enough to play outside all day long. Thanks, June. Here's to the 4th of July - our first non-busy weekend.

Cheers!
Maggie

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Dear Julia,

Your first dance recital is a week from this Saturday. Your silly dance school has put a lot of unnecessary pressure on you little girls.... extra recitals at wacky times (hello! Someone needs to tell these people that preschoolers work well when they have a PREDICTABLE ROUTINE), dress rehearsal two weeks out from the big recital, talk and anxiety over make-up, etc. I am sorry that you're going through the motions of a professional 20-something-year-old dancer at your tender age of 4 years; but I'm so glad that you're flexible and easy-going enough that you don't really care. It's bothering me more than it's bothering you - that rules. I still can't believe they require you to wear make-up at the recital (bright red lipstick? on my four year old? wtf?)... but you're pretty excited. It should be fun and super cute. But next year? We're totally not going back. Just wanted to give you that heads up.

Thanks for always making mommy so proud. I love you more than that! *mwah*

Love lots,
Mommy

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Dear Rebecca,

You're awesome. Do I need to say more? Seriously. You rock, kid!

Love ya!
Momma

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Dear Blogger,

Thanks for listening. Thanks for letting me get some pent up anxiety out from time to time. I share all my secrets with you - well, okay, some of them anyway. I love my freedom to write... Blogging really is cheaper than therapy. I owe ya!

Love,
Maggs

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