Carolyn Holm

Dear Mom, 
Is Winston going to take ballet with us?
XOXO Poppy

Dear Poppy,
I’m sure he will, but of course he won’t be as experienced as you are. He’s never taken a zoom class before. You know just where to lie to be part of it. On your back with one foot up.
Love, Carolyn

Dear Mom,
You sometimes kick me in the face.
XOXO Poppy

Dear Poppy,
Not on purpose! Sometimes you lie too close behind me, and I accidentally tap you with my foot.
Love, Carolyn

Dear Mom,
No worries! I love being part of the class! I like when the teacher’s dog comes wandering through her room. And sometimes her cat. Winston will like the cat.
XOXO Poppy

Dear Poppy,
I’m hoping he will hang out on the chair I’m using for a barre, just like Mia did.
Love, Carolyn

Dear Mom,
I worry about you during the class.
XOXO Poppy

Dear Poppy
Why do you worry?
Love, Carolyn

Dear Mom,
Sometimes you mutter bad words.
XOXO Poppy

Dear Poppy,
That’s when my Zoom freezes, because our internet connection is terrible.
Love, Carolyn

Dear Mom,
And sometimes you whimper.
XOXO Poppy

Dear Poppy,
Oh, please don’t tell anyone I do that! It’s only when it’s a really challenging exercise. 
Love, Carolyn

Dear Mom,
You’d better explain that to Winston, because he’s going to worry about you too.
XOXO Poppy

Dear Poppy,
I’m sure he’ll understand. He’s wise beyond his years.
Love, Carolyn

Dear Mom,
He doesn’t have years yet!!! He’s wise beyond his weeks.
XOXO Poppy

Dear Poppy,
Thank you, I stand corrected!
Love, Carolyn

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