Thursday, February 9, 2012

Dear Bashar Al-Assad

Dear Bashar Al-Assad,

Enough already. REALLY, enough! History does not need to repeat itself. Be better than your father. My six year old son watched CNN with me and asked, "Mom, why would someone bomb a school. There are no bad guys inside there." ENOUGH.

Sincerely, Shelley

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Dear Oldest Son

Dear Oldest Son,

I am so glad you are excited for Valentine's Day. I agree, the quarter would make a great "official coin of Valentine's Day". Yes, it does look like the eagle is holding Cupid's arrows and the olives from the olive branch could definitely represent round candies. As you pointed out, the eagle is looking at the candy because when choosing between love and candy, it is an easy choice!

Sincerely, Mom

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Dear Oldest Son

Dear Oldest Son,
Wow! I mean really, wow! I knew you were talented at art, but wow! Your chalk drawing is outstanding. Thanks for trying the art class. Sorry there were no other boys in the class. Thanks for selling me your drawing for just $2.00, I promise to always cherish it.

Sincerely, Mom

Monday, February 6, 2012

Dear Sons

Dear Sons,

Thank you for playing outside for two hours today. I am so glad you enjoyed exploring the stream behind the house. Congratulations on assembling quite an amazing display of "treasures" from the stream. 

Boys, next time could you please not place your treasures on the driveway behind the wheels of our car? Thanks. I would hate for any of your remarkable findings (or a tire) to be damaged. I am also glad I swerved just enough to miss hitting your giant sword (rusty old pipe) this afternoon.

Sincerely, mom

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Dear Matthew Broderick

Dear Matthew Broderick,

LOVED the commercial tonight. It was definitely my favorite during the SuperBowl. Honestly, I don't know what you were advertising, but you sure brought back good memories. Between you and Madonna, the night was a big blast from the past. 

Sincerely, Shelley 

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Dear Children

Dear Children,

I am so glad you had a nice time at the car show with dad today. It sounds like you saw some amazing vehicles. I am sorry our plain white minivan seems boring now. Remember the Swagger Wagon YouTube videos? You thought our van was pretty cool after watching those videos. Yes, I agree, our van would be cooler if it was a Transformer. Yes, covering our minivan with giant decals would be "totally awesome".

Love, Mom

Friday, February 3, 2012

Dear Fathers of my Cub Scouts

Dear Fathers of my Cub Scouts,

Congratulations on a great Pinewood Derby. Tonight was a lot of fun, I really enjoyed seeing the cars you made. You did a great job turning a block of wood into something spectacular. Don't be disappointed if you did not win, the Derby is just to have fun with your friends and make something you can be proud of.

Sincerely, Shelley (your son's Cub Scout Leader)