today we are home sick in bed. you are and have been sick for most of 2012. Pneumonia and flu, cold and now 24 hour flu. You missed your first field trip and school bus ride. Your class was going to go to the fire eat and we even had special chop sticks for you that were like a clothes pin. I am so sorry. It breaks my heart to see you so sick, but you are pretty good even then. I bought you some tulips and in between being sick you even thanked mommy and pinky for taking care of you. I love you so much.

You have a new babysitter ms. amanda. she is fun, does make up and hair, and plays games. She really seemed to enjoy you too. I hope you know that each day you and I spend together is gift, and I am so happy to have you in my life.

I love you sweet vara james! mommy