Let me first explain...

My daughter was six and was to be a Robin in the Xmas play. I had toiled over making her custume. I can't remember why it happened but her teacher changed her mind and decided she would be a sunbeam....no problem...fairly easy costume to make and the robin one would be used.

Well Becci threw a tantrum, stamping her feet..."I don't want to be a sunbeam, I want to be a Robin"

I told her she would be a beautiful sunbeam with a costume of flowing colours. But there was no way she would have it.

She told me she HATED ME...that I was A NO GOOD MUM.....I NEVER STOOD UP FOR HER...

The tears welled in my eyes.

After dinner that evening I got this little missive....
I have written as she did..

:'(

i am sory i made you cry
i saw yur wet face
and i want to cry
i love you mummy

Wrapped up in this was a cut out heart with loads of kisses.

The point I am trying to make is that kids can write from the heart.
:DD

BTW she was the Robin after all that.