Maya, my sweet and smart angel!

Recently you have really impressed me with how you speak, sing, play… but most importantly, how sweet you are to other people and animals.

You were playing with your kitchen and new tea set at Babcia’s house and you were pointing at all of the fruits on the set and telling me their names.

You went through all of them and when you pointed at the pear, you said “nashpati”, which is “pear” in Urdu. I was so impressed! But then I thought, this is a perfect time for you to start learning some Polish words, too.

I told you the word for “pear” in Polish: “Gruszka”. I know its spelled funny, but it sounds like “groo-sh-kah”. You said it so well! I was so amazed by how well you said it. I started telling you some of the other words.

And remember, these are really hard words, and probably your first time hearing them. You said all of them perfectly!

Well… most of them you said perfectly. But I don’t blame you, “pomarańcza” is a very hard word to say (and to spell).

We always have so much fun together. I love seeing you play by yourself. I know you like to play with others the most, so I’m happy that you started school (day care). You can make friends and play and make cool things with the teachers.

I wish I could visit you or watch how you do in school. I know its hard. I didn’t like school at first either. And it was very hard for me to be alone without my parents.

It was very hard for you, too. And it was hard seeing you go through it. But in a few days, it was no big deal. You do so well, and all the teachers say you participate, play, are very polite, and helpful. I am so proud of you. And I love seeing the things you made at school or hearing the songs you learned.

Here is a snippet of one of them:

Beautiful!

I love how much you love animals, especially Louie and GG. They love you very much, too! You are always so kind to them. You always want to play with GG, give her treats, and pet her. Just like I know you do with Louie at home.

I want to show you one last thing today. When we were talking on the phone yesterday, you were drinking your milk and I was playing for you on my guitar. You are so kind and your smile made me melt (as always).

I hope you stay this kind, sweet, and beautiful on the inside forever. That’s the most important thing,. I hope nothing in the world will ever take that away from you.

I love you and miss you dearly, always. I will always, always, always, always be here for you.

♥ daddy