Letter to Meredith

This is a letter that Boon Hong wrote to Meredith on her birthday, we thought we might post it here so one day Meredith can read about it when she grows up:

Dear Meredith,
Mummy think it will be very meaningful to write you a letter every year on your birthday , starting on your 4th birthday this year, and hope I will keep my words every year.

Meredith, you are my precious angel and I wish you have a happy and sweet birthday this year. You have grown to be a big girl now, and got very excited and can’t wait for this special day to come. You thought that being 4 years old is the coolest thing ever and it assembles your turning to be a big girl. You even want Mommy to bring a princess cake to school and hold a party for you. I can’t stop myself saying that to you that you will be my baby always no matter how old you are turning to.

I love you, honey. Mommy likes spending time with you each day even when you are being cranky each time when you wake up from your afternoon nap. Mommy finds many things that you said are simply cute. You always think in a logical manner. You once told Mommy that you want to raise four Baby Isaacs and live close to Mommy so that I can come over to help whenever you need a hand to hold the four Isaacs. You also came home from school one day and started asking me if you can have your own room since you are a big girl now. Now that I have prepare a bedroom for you, you also wanted me to move my clothing from the closet, so that you have a place for your toys and clothes. Although you are officially “out of mommy’s room”, you still wake up sleeping next to Mommy almost every morning.

Something that mommy wants to make sure you know for sure is that I love you very much. Mommy’s love is unconditional and willing to go an extra mile if I can make you happy. Mommy can’t imagine that we have been together for four years. You brought me tears and happiness during these years, and being able to watch you grow and be there for you is the greatest gift from God, even if you hates mommy for correcting your wrong behavior sometimes. Well, Mommy doesn't like seeing your hair being cut by your classmate at school, and I know it was partially your fault because you love playing silly games with your classmate. However, Mommy wants you to be able to stand up for yourself and not compromise to others. You need to learn when to say “no” to others and be assertive. However, Mommy was surprised with what you said when I drive you home from school (after that hair incident). You told me if your classmate claimed to be your best friend, she will not harm you because friends do not hurt each other. So, each year you will be a little wiser and smarter.