While I hope these birthday letters make meaningful gifts for my children someday, the process of writing them is also a gift I give myself every year.Madison MomIt is to show that you see and appreciate your child as they are. That is what they will feel. And that is what they will treasure.Beauty in the NowMy mom kept a journal for me that I never knew existed. After she passed away, I found it while clearing out her closet. It was the most beautiful surprise.Katie, reader30 seconds for a lifelong memory. You think you will remember, but you won't.Janette, readerIt takes two seconds to shoot off a funny memory, and everything's in one private place.Erin LoechnerWhile I hope these birthday letters make meaningful gifts for my children someday, the process of writing them is also a gift I give myself every year.Madison MomIt is to show that you see and appreciate your child as they are. That is what they will feel. And that is what they will treasure.Beauty in the NowMy mom kept a journal for me that I never knew existed. After she passed away, I found it while clearing out her closet. It was the most beautiful surprise.Katie, reader30 seconds for a lifelong memory. You think you will remember, but you won't.Janette, readerIt takes two seconds to shoot off a funny memory, and everything's in one private place.Erin Loechner