Happy Birthday, Mary!

So, I really don't expect 10 year old Mary to read my blog. But it's her birthday today, so I'm thinking of her.

Mary is really awesome because she makes everyone feel good. I have noticed this about her since she was way too young to feel the nagging feeling we adults often feel when we are nice to people out of a sense of obligation. (I mean, she's only 10, but I remember watching how nice she was to a kid with disabilities in her kindergarten class. It just seems to be natural for her.) I always loved bringing home friends from high school/college, because she would snuggle right up to any visitor and make him/her feel like the most special person ever.

My favorite thing to do with Mary is play Pet Shops, her favorite. I also think Mary is really good at sports, like basketball. She looks cute these days with her braces. Mary, if you're reading this, I hope you have the best birthday ever! Love you tons.