My Precious Eliana

First, I want you to know that I LOVE YOU WITH ALL OF MY HEART! You have taught me sooooo many things in your short little life and I appreciate them with everything that I have. What is happening right now is something that nobody planned and we have no idea how to fix it. You are going to move with Baba to a brand new house! Although I will not be able to be there with you, I need you to promise me a few things. You have to make sure that you do your best in school. Baba will take you to special places and do special things for your reward. Remember that you need to earn special things, they can't just be given to you. You have to make sure that you take care of your chores at home - without an attitude! Help Baba make a grocery list and show him how to look for things on sale at the grocery store. Don't forget the coupons:) Ask him to take you so you can show him where everything is. Make sure to always have healthy snacks but its ok to have treats every once in awhile. I gave Baba your nail polish, ask him to paint your nails and make sure you love them - even if they look crazy. No grumpy pants in the morning before school and remember to use your timer because you don't want to be late for school. Don't complain when Baba tells you to go to bed - it is very important to get all of your sleep. Snuggling on the couch for 5 more minutes is ok too. Don't watch too much TV because you won't play dress up too much. Don't get mad at Baba if he asks you what color hair tie matches yout outfits or doesn't know what to do. He is still learning how to be a great dad! You are very lucky to have a dad like him, he loves you sooo much and wants you to do your best. Ask him to braid your hair, but don't get mad if he can't do a side braid. His braid will be beautiful. Remember to always be grateful for what you have and do not be jealous of anyone or anything. Play nice with Yasmeen and baby Nasser. Tell Tata and Baba to teach you Arabic. Baba has the CD if you still want to learn Italian. Show Baba sooo much love and tell him when he has a bad attitude. He said that he will finish your scrapbooks with you so make sure you look at them sometimes. If you see Baba is sad, make sure he knows that you love him and tell him that it is ok to cry. If you are sad, you have to tell Baba what you are feeling and why you are feeling sad. Remember to never call anyone bad names and never say shut up. You have to stand up for yourself, nobody is allowed to put their hands on you or treat you badly.
I remember the first day I met you, you were 2 years old and the cutest little munchkin that I has ever seen. Baba brought you to the beach. It was in November so it was kind of cold. You were very shy at first and didn't say anything. Once Baba started kicking the ball around you instantly started smiling and laughing. We picked some sea shells and you wanted to play in the water but Baba said it was too cold and you didn't have extra clothes. I said, "oh Fadi it's not a big deal!" So we took your pants off and you ran in the water in your underwear :) You had so much fun.
I am sorry that you won't be able to be our flower girl - but you will be one someday. Please know that I will think about you everyday. Mimi and Nunu love you so much. I will always hold you close to my heart because you have taught me how to be a GREAT mom. Eliana, you are going to do awesome things with your life when you grow up. You may not understand this now but you will make Baba so proud of you. Always remember to be proud of yourself. I love you honey bun!

Love, Ang