To My Little Girl: Holding Hands, You Grow Up

Once again, on New Year's Eve, I can't help but sigh at the passage of time. Six years ago, when my little darling was still under '100 days,' the fireworks outside and the Spring Festival Gala inside only attracted your hazy glances.

Now, you can already watch TV with us and even stayed up until the end of the New Year's Eve crossing over. It's truly a little TV fanatic!

I remember when you walked into the kindergarten entrance excitedly, I couldn't help but be dazed: How long has it been? It seems like just a blink of an eye, yet you've grown so much. The little hand I used to hold so tightly is now free.

Congratulations on your growth, but I also feel a sense of sadness and regret.This New Year has already arrived, Mom wants to say a few things to you

• Heart-to-heart words

Regarding your health: stay healthy

Do you know? Every time I see you not understanding the difference between hot and cold, Mom becomes incredibly angry, not out of dislike for you being sick, but because she's overly concerned and afraid you'll have another high fever and convulsions. So every time you're shivering from the cold or getting a cold, I become like a stubborn mule.

Mom knows that you can't sense temperature sensitivity, so we can't simply blame it on you. As you've always been carefully cared for by Grandma, a flower in a greenhouse, you haven't had the opportunity to experience the winds and rains. Mom has always tried to persuade Grandma to let you have some freedom, encourage you to develop independent skills.

Mom will also come up with more feasible methods, take you to play ball, ride a bicycle, or run, and spend time exercising together. Of course, we will continue to take you out to enjoy the scenery and nature, promoting your healthy growth.

• This New Year, Mom hopes you can do better, take care of your own health, avoid getting sick, and be happy. This is Mom's greatest wish for you.

Regarding studies: do your best

In September, you will become a primary school student. I know you've been worrying and anxious for half a year, worried that you won't be able to keep up with the rhythm of writing, worried that you won't be able to do well and won't be liked by the teacher, and worried about having difficulties getting along with your classmates and making friends.

I understand your anxiety, who doesn't come from a difficult childhood? It's good to be proactive, but don't worry unnecessarily. So Mom has always patiently comforted you, hoping to alleviate some of your worries.

But do you know? Mom's greatest wish is not for you to achieve perfection and get 100 points. As long as you try your best, even if you don't get full marks, it's okay. Just do your best, don't care about what others think, happiness is the most important thing. I know it's difficult, but Mom really hopes you can enjoy learning in school.

• Actually, you don't know that Mom is also worried, about becoming a primary school student parent who needs to assist with homework. She is also very hesitant and uncertain, worried that you will be reluctant and difficult to do, or that you will get angry and frustrated.

I also need to learn and grow together, hoping we can cooperate well.

Regarding character: be more calm

This year, I've seen you getting increasingly irritable, of course influenced by Mom and also stimulated by your sister.

Every time I see your sister disrupting your toys and messing with your paintings, you angrily scold and cry, Mom's heart aches: It's all my fault, I haven't given you a good example, so it's easy for you to get angry when your grandma's period comes. This is how you express your emotions – by getting angry.

Mom knows that you are still a little boy and it's normal to have emotional outbursts, but your expression of emotions needs to be guided. This year, Mom will set up a 'release corner' at home to correct her own behavior and guide you in a positive way.

Mom also sees that you have made significant changes and progress in your relationship with your sister. You no longer just get angry and cry, you can calmly talk to your sister about the reasons and gently persuade her to listen, and you can play together to make handicrafts.

Seeing you and your sister get along harmoniously, Mom is so happy!

This New Year, Mom hopes you continue to be a big sister, growing up with your little sister.

And you, my little darling, are still staring at the television screen, holding snacks in your hand. Three years ago, you were still in Mom's belly, waiting to 'break out of the shell'.

Who would have thought that now you're so big!

• It feels like we've grown up without realizing it! The biggest feeling of our family is that you've grown up so quickly!

Whenever you have to hold Mom's hand when we go out, this feeling of being needed is truly heartwarming. When I touch your soft little hand, I slow down my steps, afraid you'll fall.

I want you to grow slowly, and I want to walk with you hand in hand until the end.

Looking at your mischievous eyes and quirky smiles, Mom loves you deeply, and she also has a lot of words to say to you:

• Regarding eating and drinking: control your appetite

When it comes to foodies in the family, you are definitely the top one.

Every time I see you constantly gobbling up snacks, I worry about you getting fat.

Your mouth isn't talking, it's eating. As soon as you put a bowl on, you rush to the balcony's snacks and fruits. If we don't buy it, we won't buy it, because we don't want to hurt you; if we don't buy it, we'll buy it because we're afraid you'll eat too much. Mom is really conflicted!

• However, my worries have always been in vain. You rarely get fat. Every night, you roll around in a round tummy and wake us up. We wake you up with your tummy, it's really funny!

People are woken up by dreams or alarms, you wake up from your tummy. It's like a foodie who is woken up by his dreams or a clock.

I wish you could continue to be a happy and healthy foodie this year!

Regarding entry into the kindergarten: wish you a smooth entry

• In September, you will become a primary school student. I'm really unable to predict what you'll be like then. You've been very insightful since childhood and rarely yearn for kindergarten life, enjoying the carefree time at home eating and drinking and playing.

Every time I try to persuade you to enter kindergarten, you wouldn't be tempted, let alone interested, 'Sister, go to school, I'll eat and drink and play at home.' You're a smart kid, really impressive!

Although you're still fun to watch and you need to enter kindergarten, Mom will also do some research to alleviate your separation anxiety, hoping you can adapt quickly and smoothly.

Regarding character: be less stubborn

You're a stubborn little guy, which is a bit of a headache.

As I said before, it's good to have a strong will, but it's not right to be stubborn. Once you decide something, it's difficult to change your mind, otherwise when you grow up, it will be even harder to correct.

As you grow older, Mom can see your changes and listen to your reasons, hoping you can get better and better.Early education: love to read

You've always hated reading books and never liked to read. Not only don't read your own books, but you also snatch your sister's books. I have also been responsible for this, mostly because I spent most of my energy reading books to my sister, hoping to use it as a catalyst to quietly influence you, but it didn't work.

Good thing you like to use a talking pen and use apps to learn English, although most of it is for fun, but you don't like adults to interfere, just love to play by yourself like you, just like you surprise us with your talent.

I hope we can stick to reading for a period of time and form a reading habit.