...aww Sugar Sugar...
Who remembers that song? It was The Archies, and I know I'm dating myself but I don't care, because someone precious has a birthday today, and when I think of our youngest grandgirl 'Sugar' I almost always start singing this song. Just the first line though-ha! I write letters to my grands on their birthdays every year and today is the littlest ones big day.
Dear Sugar,
Today you are two.
You have the biggest smile and the happiest heart. You light up every room you sashay into, and like to make sure you never miss a moment. You want to be right in the middle of whatever is happening, and the world feels more joyful with you in it.
You love people, your morning yogurt, your stuffies, watching How The Grinch Stole Christmas all year round, and climbing on, under, and over anything and everything. You're curious about the world around you, love your books and all dogs, but especially your own, and you know there's adventure to be had everywhere you look.
I love how much you love your big brother, how you watch him and learn from him, and how proud you seem just to be near him.
I love when we FaceTime and you insist on holding the phone yourself, like you’re in charge of the whole conversation. You are, by the way. Seeing your smile on that little screen is one of the best parts of my day.
Most of all, I love you—your laughter, your energy, your sweetness, and your big, beautiful spirit. You are so loved, more than you can possibly understand right now. But one day, when you read this, I hope you feel it wrapped around you still.
Watching you grow is one of my greatest joys, and I’m so grateful to be your Nana. I love you deep and wide sweet Sugar.

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These letters will be such treasures for your grands as they grow up.
ReplyDeleteOh, Joyce, these letters are such a treasure and will be sooooo special to your Grans one day. You have a beautiful way with words. Happy Lord's Day my friend!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to sweet Sugar! She is so cute!
ReplyDeleteAww! Happy birthday to Sugar, what a sweetheart she is.
ReplyDeleteYou write the sweetest birthday wishes. Someday she will be so happy to read this. What a precious little girl she is and absolutely adorable. Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteOh she is adorable, she would indeed light up a room
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your precious little Sugar! I would love to know each of your grands, but since I won't ever, I will enjoy getting to know them through your heart.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, to your sweet girlie!! She is adorable!! I love your birthday letters and someday all of your littles will treasure your words even more! Such a lasting gift is love!! xo
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your darling girl- this is the sweetest post ever! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your sweet Sugar! She is a cutie and I'm sure she fills all your lives with boundless joy! I love how you capture each of your grandchildren's gifts and personalities in your birthday letters to each of them. What a treasure that will be for them. You reminded me that my mom had a "S" nickname for each of her granddaughters - Sweet Pea, Sweetheart and Sugar are the ones I remember (the boys had "P" nicknames). Oh, and yes - I listened to the Archies and remember that song well. I'll probably be humming it all day long!
ReplyDeleteAhh, happiest of birthdays to your sweet sugar!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Sugar!!!
ReplyDeleteI always love your birthday letters.
xo
Carla
So sweet.. happy birthday Sugar.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your little Sugar! I do remember that song by the Archies. It was a catchy song. Grands hold a special place in our hearts and are a gift from God!
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness, what a beautiful letter! I can see Sugar holding the phone while you FaceTime.
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