Happy Birthday! What a year this has been. Like everything in your life, you took a complicated situation and you turned it around to make it fabulous.
This past summer was one of the best summers ever. With softball cancelled, you took up tennis, which you ended up loving. We went to so many new places to go hiking. You learned how to paddle board and even got me out there with you. You and H spent more time together than ever.
When school started back up, things were definitely crazy, but you faced them with your usual determination. You excelled at online learning, even though you didn't like it. When you switched back and forth between online and in person learning, you, acted like it was totally normal and had been doing it forever. You faced all the challenges pandemic world threw at you with style and grace.
Even with the world turned upside down, you still managed to make the most out of everything you did. You found joy in bike riding. You encouraged your family to play games together. You took up new hobbies. You practiced all hobbies. You read voraciously.
This crazy school year transition did nothing to stop you from being involved in what you loved. You joined Student Council and ran for an office. It's OK that you didn't get it, you put yourself out there and tried. You joined Power of the Pen and stuck with it when so many others didn't. You joined Ensemble and National Junior Honor Society. You entered middle school and you made the most out of what time you actually had there.
You continue to amaze me by your fearless attitude and your kind heart. You are truly a good kid. I'm so fortunate you chose me as your Mommy.
I love you. Always.
Mommy