Brighton Kevin: 8 1/2 Years Old

 Dearest Brighton Kevin,

My bright eyed boy, you’re growing up rapidly before my eyes. You have matured so much over the last 6 months. You are emerging as a leader in the classroom & on the field. Your smile is contagious & your joy for life is contagious. 

2nd grade has been so special for you. You’re loving each day with Ms. Hagan & Mrs. Green. You are learning so many new math and reading skills. You received your First Reconciliation with such reverence that I was moved to tears. You relish in prayer daily and your faith has deepened greatly. 

You enjoyed fall soccer including a stellar tournament to end the season in Ohio. Then you adjusted into your second season of futsal where you helped lead your team to a great season. You even had a few key goals {and PK kicks!} to finish 3rd in the tournament. 

You wrapped up the 2023 golf season by finishing 2nd in the Championships! You had an amazing 2 days on the course and I was so proud of your persistence & dedication. Your siblings & I drove down just in time to see the trophy presentation and surprise you. The huge smile on your face was worth the 1 1/2 hour drive...keep shining buddy!

You continue to be a joy~ daily smiling and living life to the fullest. You are a constant reminder that God is good and life is to be lived each & every day. You lead by example and are such a gift to our family!

I love you!

Love,

Mommy

Adelaide Jane: 11 1/2 Years Old

 Dearest Adelaide Jane,

It feels like time just keeps moving faster and faster. I feel like I blinked and here we are well into the tween years. 

The past 6 months have been a time of challenging growth~ where you’re finding your way in the throws of middle school. Navigating friendships and crushes. All while trying to maintain who you are yet feel included. 

You’re competing as a Level 5 gymnast. Meets in West Virginia , Cincinnati, Louisville & South Carolina. It’s been fun to see these new skills you’re competing; it’s been even more fun to see you be a leader & a great teammate. 

You’ve been a huge helper at home with the new puppies~ Blue & Bear. You are a true mommy to them. Feeding and walking them. Reading to them & cuddling on the couch. 

You’ve also showed a lot of maturity & independence with household chores. Your help doesn’t go unnoticed and is incredibly helpful to our family. 

                                                    

I hope you continue to be kind to all, even when it’s not reciprocated. I hope you wade the waters of middle school with grace and self confidence. You have so much to offer this world~ so keep shining brightly!

I love you!

Love,

Mommy 

A Thompson Christmas: Magic & Joy Through the Eyes of Our Children