When you grow up I hope you still think of science class when its raining or math class when your finishing up a meal and calculating the tip. But mostly I hope you realize how special you are, how talented you are. That you never let anyone get in the way of doing what is right and that you spend your days being kind, honest, and silly. Thank you for the joy you have brought to my life and making me a better teacher and person. I am forever indebted to you. Love, Missy
…from their earliest years children live on familiar terms with disrupting emotions, fear and anxiety are an intrinsic part of their everyday lives, they continually cope with frustrations as best they can. And it is through fantasy that children achieve catharsis. It is the best means they have for taming Wild Things.― Maurice Sendak