Ben

Ben, the two of us need to look no more
We both found what we were looking for
With a friend to call my own
I'll never be alone
And you my friend will see
You've got a friend in me

Lyrics from the song "Ben" by Michael Jackson.

Dear Ella,

Your new BFF Ben is the perfect guy for you because he's strong-willed, except when it comes to you. You two have a scheduled play date every Tuesday. The first thing you do when he comes over is take his shoes off and put them on your feet. Then you make him hold your hand, and you drag him over to wherever you want to play. He always gives you the toy you want, and he doesn't get mad when you take toys away from him. I'd say he's a keeper!

You two both get so excited when you know you get to play together. You ask all morning, "When is Ben coming over?" When you see each other at church, there is always a burst if irreverent, "Hi Ben!" and, "Hi Ella!" Shouted across the pews. I love watching you two together, and I hope you can always be surrounded by great friends like Ben.

Love,

Mom