Yes, it took a painful amount of time.
Yes, I had to spell EVERY word for her out loud. Slowly. Except for “Daddy” “love” and “Annalise Joy.”
Yes, I had to calm 3 near fits after she didn’t form the perfect “G” “K” and “5”.
Yes, I had to give her a time-out for banging the table and snapping “No! I DIDN’T!” when I said she had made a good letter R.
Yes, I got “in trouble” at various moments for: 1) Spelling too quickly. 2) Spelling too slowly. 3) Offering help. 4) Not helping enough. 5) Suggesting that yes, in fact, she can do it. 6) Suggesting where to put it when she was done.
And yes, she’s doing this on Mother’s Day. And she’s using my coffee card that I got for Teacher Appreciation week.
But seriously? MELT.
Stuff like this. It’s why I love being a mom. So really? It’s a Happy Mother’s Day to ME! Because I got myself such an awesome kid. (TWO awesome kids!)
And P.S. My favorite? The Es with lots of bars. Bless her.
Oh yes, and sorry, future Kindergarten teacher. I’ve tried to work on the lower case letters. But honestly? I don’t get paid enough. (Although, neither do you. But she’ll be nicer when you teach her.)
Eyes to the Hills 
That was really a lot of work for her. It is very sweet. It is amazing how these short people just move right into your heart so much that at times it is painful joy.
You are such a good mom. I will tell you what I tell my kids – I wish you had been my parent. I could have learned so much better. Keep up the good work. They are such beautiful children.
Happy Mother’s Day Holly! .
Thanks, Josie! That was such a sweet compliment! You obviously did pretty good yourself, as you have a few awesome kiddos too!
Happy Mother’s Day to you, too!
This is so so sweet.