Nine weeks ago, my kids’ world was turned upside down and everything they were used to went dark. Our school district, Cherry Creek School District, announced an extended spring break… which didn’t mean much since our plans for the break were all cancelled. No Spring Training in Arizona for my son, mom, or myself. No business trip to Houston. No sleepovers for my daughter.

And then a week later, the school district extended the closure and said that our kids’ were going to now do virtual learning. We waited with trepidation as we had no idea what that would really mean for our first and fourth graders.

Dear PFG Girl,
Today is your first birthday! It is amazing to think that a year ago, Mommy and Daddy weren’t expecting to see you. Unlike your brother, you were excited to enter this world and you came two weeks early. Surrounded by your many aunts, uncles, grandparents and cousins, you entered this world and had everyone’s love from day one… especially your big brother’s!