you taught me ways to solve math problems.

When I was little…

I am a magnificent Mathematician.

Now…

you taught me how to walk by holding onto

your hands very tightly.

When I was little…

I know how to walk to my friend’s

house nicely and safely.

Now…

you taught me the proper way to brush my teeth.

When I was little…

I can brush my teeth all by myself and

I even use mouthwash.

Now…

you felt like it was unsafe for me to bike

around the neighborhood.

When I was little…

I can bike safely around the neighborhood

all by myself.

Now…

you taught me the importance of

being responsible.

When I was little…

I show responsibility by making my bed

when you tell me to.

Now…

you loved to braid my beautiful hair.

When I was little…

I can style my own gorgeous hair.

Now…

you taught me how to show respect to

my friends and family.

When I was little…

I love to say kind words and play nicely

with my family and friends.

Now…

you guided me on how to pronounce

difficult words.

When I was little…

I definitely talk fluently to all my

friends and family.

Now…

you taught me how to multiply and

divide numbers.

When I was little…

I am an expert Mathematician.

Now…

you showed me how to be kind to others.

When I was little…

I enjoy being kind to all my

wonderful friends.

Now…

you taught me how to use my words.

When I was little…

I can write an entire story using

exciting words.

Now…

you held my hands while I learned how to walk.

When I was little…

I know how to walk across the street

safely all by myself.

Now…

you taught me how to ride safely on my bike.

When I was little…

I love to do tricks and stand up

on my bike peddles.

Now…

you showed me how to wash my hair.

When I was little…

I wash my hair all by myself and I don’t

even get soap in my eyes.

Now…

you always got me sparkling clean

in my bathtub.

When I was little…

I take refreshing showers and still

come out shining.

Now…

you taught me how to memorize my

multiplication facts.

When I was little…

I am really good at multiplying numbers.

Now…

you showed lots of patience when you were

teaching me how to spell my name.

When I was little…

I enjoy writing my name in cursive.

Now…

you read lots of adventurous stories to

me before my bedtime.

When I was little…

I love to read, especially during my free time.

Now…

you protected me from my big brother.

When I was little…

I know how to protect myself from my brother

by standing up to him.

Now…

you read lots of fairytales and picture

books to me.

When I was little…

I enjoy reading chapter books and longer

fairytales all by myself.

Now…

you held onto my bike so that I would

not fall down.

When I was little…

I have really fast bicycle races with

my brother, Tyler.

Now…

But…

We could not do any of these things…

without