Letters to Julia - Your big girl space

My little girl, you are getting SO big! You are definitely, 100% little girl now. Sometimes I find it hard to even find little hints of "baby" in you.

And you are one blessed little girl! Even though we are living in Africa, your big girl space looks a lot like my old classrooms in America. Thanks to some wonderful friends and a Nana who sends you things, we are able to get you all set up for preschool. And boy, are you ready for it! You were even reading words to Nana on Skype yesterday. You totally surprised me because I did not think you really knew the words!

So, here is your new big girl space....all ready to start preschool! And Mommy likes having a little taste of teacher days coming back to her world. :-)

We had a great morning painting and making button necklaces, and I look forward to many more mornings of learning. You are a SMART (American meaning of "smart" AND Kenyan meaning of "smart") little girl!

I am so proud of you, Baby Girl!

Love, Mommy


93. Bright white thunderhead clouds hovering over dark gray rain clouds.

94. Peeling potatoes with a sharp American potato peeler.

95. Legs burning from exercise.

96. Monkey pajamas – stripe ones, flower ones, sunshine ones.

97. Baby Girl eating zucchini and liking it!

98. Meeting the boys halfway from the baby house.

99. Buying eggs from the sho-sho at the kiosk.

100. Two hour talk with my mom – who could talk for two hours, very coherently!!!!

101. “Hanging out” on the kitchen counter watching Kris prepare for a cookout.

102. Giving hostessing advise from halfway around the world.

103. Being asked for hostessing help.

104. Sorting books.

105. Manipulatives in plastic containers. Mmmm!

106. Lacing beads and memories of kindergarten.

107. Homemade chicken nuggets with mashed potatoes.

108. New pink rubber gloves, washing dishes in HOT water.

109. Bright green peas and orange carrots in white mashed potatoes.

110. Pretty Girl’s new braids.