Dear Mom and Dad,

I miss you so much! How are things? I can’t wait until the next time I get to see you (and not just so you can take me out to eat, I promise). Tell the pets I miss them, too! Things are great here at school, my grades are good and I have tons of friends I can’t wait for you to meet. I’m studying hard but also remembering to have fun and take care of myself. It isn’t as easy as it was when you were constantly telling me to get off the computer and to eat my vegetables -- it’s taken some effort but you taught me well. I wanted to take some time to tell you how much I love you and appreciate your hard work to get me to where I am.

You not only made me, but you also loved me unconditionally and put in years of sacrificed social outings, career opportunities, and travel time to help me succeed. You gave me language, you gave me wisdom, and you gave me confidence. I was the clay and you were the artist, molding me into the best person I could possibly be.

I can't wait to achieve all of the great things that I have planned. (I promise you'll be in my acceptance speech.) There is such a bright future ahead and it's all thanks to you. Thank you for always being there. Thank you for making me who I am.

I’m growing up but I’ll always be your little girl.

Love,

Your daughter