Love letters

Dear Eliza,

I know it was super disappointing not to be old enough (as per the Blazer Tag website) to go on Ian's birthday outing with him and his two best buds. Do you know how blessed you are to have a brother who wanted you to go along? After your giant meltdown in the driveway and your thinking time on your bed (during which I am SURE you considered my wise remarks about things we can and cannot control), thanks for pulling it together for our Girls' Outing. We had fun, didn't we?

Love,

Mom

Dear Acacia,

Thanks for driving us on the Girls' Outing, and for understanding that I didn't just invite you because our one car was otherwise occupied and we needed transportation. Thanks for being one of my kids' Favorite Adults Ever. (Oh, mine too.) And thanks for sampling cupcakes all around Austin so we would know just where to go. You really know how to take one for the team. Can't believe I didn't get a picture of your lovely face.

Hugs,

hd

Dear Steeping Room,

Thank you for existing. Thank you for locating yourself in The Domain, right next to a fountain, some rocking chairs, and some statues on which some children can climb. Thank you for cheering up some girls who felt left behind.

And thank you VERY MUCH for having gluten-free carrot cupcakes. I think I love you.

Yours truly,

hd

Dear Domain,

Even though you are full of high-end shops whose wares I cannot afford, you do make for a nice stroll. And I think it's very cool that you offer a little sprinkler park, which always makes my girls happy. And soaking wet.

Warmest regards,

hd