Letters to my Children (Ryver - September 2016)

I came across a photo project called, "Letters to my children." and I just loved the idea behind it. Once a month just snap a few shots of your child and write to them. Write what you were thinking about while photographing them. Write what's been going on in your lives at that time. Write them words of advice. Whatever you choose. So, here we go... my first of many letters.

Dear Ryver,
     It's September. We've been homeschooling for about a month now. This is our fourth year homeschooling but it was by far our hardest start to a year. I know you felt it. I sure did. I think a lot of it had to do with all of the changes we have had this year. And I think even more of it had to do with the fact that I have felt completely overwhelmed. None of that was your fault but you have helped make things so much easier for me by working as hard as you have! I am so proud of you! Your handwriting has gotten so good so quickly, you are reading everything you can get your hands on and you are spelling words like appropriate, considerate and drought - which kind of blows my mind. Thank you for all of your hard work, for your wonderful sense of humor that keeps me smiling and for your patience with your sisters. I love you, baby. You're the best boy I know.  Love, Mom