Dearest Maddie,
Last night, while on video call (a.k.a. Facetime) with you
girls, i heard you cry out. I was told you hit your head (again) and now have a
nasty bump beside your right eye.
Funnily, sadly, oddly... your mom, sister and i are not too
surprised. We definitely weren't happy you got hurt, but you've been so
restless, reckless and playful that getting physical injured seems to be a more
regular occurrence to you than to other little girls. Happened a lot less with
your sister.
By now, your mom and i have concluded that you are an
adventurous little girl. Brave, always on the go, and seem a lot more fearless
than most little girls your age. Okay, so we're sort of guessing and only have
your demure big sister as our prime case for comparison.
But hey, by the time you read this, i assume you're at an
age of excellent reading comprehension. So here goes: BE CAREFUL. If my
prognosis of you is right, you are going to be a brave, always on the go, and
fearless young lady. We love you to bits and pieces. And when the time comes
and we can no longer watch over you or just dab ice to make the pain go away, our
greatest fear is always your safety.
Now i might be getting of myself here. But hey, parents are
by nature paranoid, and this is paranoia borne of love.
We love you running around and all. But please, be careful
wherever you are and no matter how big you might get.
Love,
Dad
