Observation and glitter
October 6, 2005
Maya,
Driving you home from school last week, we were talking about your friends. I moved the conversation to me, and here is how it went:
E: Do you know that I have friends too?
M: Yes.
E: Can you tell me who my friends are?
M: Cindy.
E: Yes! She is my friend! Can you think of anyone else?
M: Jody.
E: Well Aunt Jody is very special but she is not just a friend…she is my sister. Do you know how she is my sister?
M: No.
E: Her parents are the same as my parents.
M: You mean like you’re family?
E: YES! Maya, you are amazing!
M: Mom, I made a good observation.
Now…THIS blew me away. Observation!?!
You have really learned so much in kindergarten already!
Today, as we were walking out of a friend’s house, you noticed an empty water bottle on the grass. You kicked it in disgust and said, “They glitter over here”.
Now I decided not to correct you…it was too adorable. If you can use, “observation” appropriately, then I’ll embrace “glitter” for now.
Photos are from Halloween, 2005. The first one is with beloved Charlie, one of Maya’s Preschool teacher. May his memory be a blessing.
How mignonne, and what sweet memories. Thank you for sharing.
I love the word, “mignonne”. I have never used it. Thank you, Yael!
that made me smile.
I’m so glad Deb. It made me smile, too!
I still marvel in gratitude that you kept these journals.
More love than I can express,
Bonnie
Thank you so much, Bonnie!
I realize that I haven’t been sharing these stories from the “Maya Journals” for a while. Let’s see if I can get back into the rhythm of doing so. There are some real treasures in there.
Love you back,
Elise
Feeling heartbroken for you. I hope that you find some solace and sweetness in revisiting these memories. I think you’re a lot stronger than I am
🙂
Love, E
Thank you, Eve.
I am not sure about one person being stronger than another.
I do know though, that I do get strength from the support and love of so many that I know and even don’t know.
That is really, truly what keeps me here.
Love, E
It has been a while since I read anything from you Elise. Your courage and commitment are a blessing – and perhaps we could have that long overdue coffee one of these days.
I would truly love that long overdue coffee with you, Jennifer!
Love this deeply!!!!!
Hmmm, I wonder why!
Elayne, you surely shared so many gifts with our dear, Maya. The word, “observation” was among many, many gems.
Thank YOU!
Precious! Precocious! Perfect!
Pleased!