Dear Clare,

You are the most pleasing girl I have ever been around. And by "pleasing" I mean, you like to please those around you.

You are quick to express your gratitude for any thing you get...from dinner to dessert to trips to wrestling tournaments. "Oh thank you!" is a phrase you employ frequently.

If you see me or Daddy express our displeasure with one of your siblings--you will quickly go and do the opposite of what ever they are doing. For example: Lorien does not like to do her homework. It takes a long time for her to finish her school work in the evening. Some times Daddy and I get frustrated with her procrastination. If you see us upset with Lorien you run and get some paper and a pencil, sit quietly at the table and write your name, practice numbers or do a home work sheet from Miss Jeanne's. Just to show us you can sit quietly and focus even if Lorien cannot.

When we have a serious talk with the kids, you look us in the eyes and nod your head "yes" to every thing we say. You try very hard to be agreeable.

This attitude of pleasing does not always bubble over to your siblings. You will do what ever will make me and Daddy happy but you do look out for yourself when dealing with Lorien and Wyatt--so far they have not found away to exploit your pleasing nature.

I love you Clare. You make me very happy.

Love,

Momma