The Letter

I talked with the teacher and principal today. They gave me a better idea of what they were asking from me--- something they can present in addition to what they are doing. This is what I came up with and I included some pictures of Alex and Dennis together along with a family photo. Because these are children we are talking to, I wanted to keep the message light and at their level. I hope this letter achieves what it is meant to.

Hi. My name is Alex and my little brother is Dennis. We both go to school here and you have probably seen us walking with our Mom to our class. I am five years old and have to walk with crutches because my legs are not very strong. But don't worry about me because I can do most everything that you can do. I just do it differently. My brother Dennis is only three years old so you will get to see him next year too because he will still come to preschool. He is my best buddy and he helps open doors for me and brings me my crutches so we could go outside and play on our cool playplace. I think he is the bravest boy I know because he has had over seven surgeries on his face and eye. One of his eyes is not real because the doctor had to take out the real one because it stopped working right. He has some scars on his face too but they don't hurt him anymore because the doctor fixed them too! My brother Dennis is still always so happy that he makes me laugh until my tummy hurts! Do you have a brother who is your best friend too?

Our Mom and Dad love us very much! They take care of us and make sure that we get to do everything that you guys get to do! Last summer we rode on an airplane when we went on a big trip and afterwards we got to go to Knott's Berry Farm and ride all the fast rides! It was so cool! We have five big brothers and five sisters that do lots of things with us! It is so cool to go swimming with them and stay up late playing the Wii with them! They always tell us what awesome little brothers we are. How many brothers and sisters do you have?

We may look a little different than you do, but we promise we won't bite you! We think school is lots of fun and enjoy watching you bigger kids go to lunch and recess! Maybe some time we can give each other high fives! That's what my big brothers in high school and all of their friends always do to us.

Thanks for getting to know a little about us. If you ever want to ask us questions or talk to us we would like that very much, but please don't stare at us or make mean faces and funny noises when you see us because it makes our Mom sad. She taught us to treat others as we want to be treated and that staring is not very nice-- so we promise not to do that to you.

From Alex and Dennis