Notes from the fifth-graders at Bay Laurel Elementary School, Calabasas:
Happy Mother's Day 2008
Jubilant Opposite of dull and boring Definitely the best mom ever Youthful good looks

Happy to do anything Extraordinary Peppy People person Super Mom!

I love you, Mom. Happy Mother's Day!

Ali H., 11

Dear Mom, I love you so much. You are as sweet as a cupcake. You are nice.

Edan, 10

You are the sun, the stars, Mother Nature and a friend. You are my mother, and you will be till the end. I love you.

Mac, 10

Mom, I love you so and that's the truth. Down to every last tooth. I hope you feel special on this Mother's Day.

I will treat you well if I may.

So be so happy, get everything you want. It will be awesome, so have so much fun.

Jack, 10

Do what you like Like what you do And just remember that I love you Day and night all the seasons through

Especially on that day that comes every year

Happy Mother's Day, Mom. I love you so dear.

Ella, 11

Even though we sometimes fight and most of the time you're always right

There's something that I need to say, I love you, Mom, everyday.

Marla, Marla, what a name! A fantastic one, I would say

I know I sound like Dr. Seuss But now's the time for the truth

I love you. I love you. I love you, Mom.

Happy Mother's Day!

Brandon, 11

I love you as much as you do

I have a few words to say and it's I love you.

Happy Mother's Day

Jordyn, 10

Roses are red, violets are blue You are amazing, and that's what I love about you.

You have so many strengths, and so many woose.

Thank you so much from me to you.

Jennifer, 10

Happy Mother's Day with all my heart

I think the present will be the best part

Trust me it won't be spoiled, from all the time that I have coiled

To put Cupid's dart into your heart. Happy Mother's Day, Mom. Andy, 11 You bring so much joy to every day My gratitude, words just can't say

You help with all I want to do I will forever be loving you Ali, 11 Kind Awesome Really cool Energetic Nice Jordan K., 10

It's now the time of year for us to walk down the pier just me and you on Mother's Day. I'm so grateful for you, even though I don't always show it. I love you more than the sky is high. Happy Mother's Day.

Brittani

Mother's Day is here, that special time of year when we can play with each other and be grateful that we are all here. You know I love ice cream, and I would do anything for it, I would do more for you. Payton

Happy Mother's Day. Thank you for always being there for me, watching the sun glisten on the water, or even walking in Malibu. But going to the mall or helping me with my homework is the best part.

Playing ping-pong with you is so much fun, but talking to you in the car is No. 1.

Going to the movies is a score, but really washing my clothes is even more. I love you, Mom.

Happy Mother's Day. Now, go have a Milky Way.

Matt

Happy Mother's Day with all my love. You are sweeter than a chocolate dove. Even though I have messed up sometimes, I hope I won't commit more crimes. I try my hardest to help you out, and completing something, I will not doubt.

I hope this poem won your heart,

because right behind you is Cupid's dart.

Reed

Dear Mom, I know we fight sometimes, but I always love you. You take care of me when I'm down and everything else. Even if we fight, just know I love you. You will always be my sweetheart. Jordan F.
I will love you forever
And forever you will be
The most wonderful mother
You mean everything to me.
You help me with my homework
When I really want to sleep
And you always cheer me up
When I just want to weep.
You take me where I want to go
Because I can't yet drive
You seem like a busy bee
Going from hive to hive.

So have a happy Mother's Day
I hope it's the best one yet
We'll have lots of fun together
That I'm sure you can bet.
Zack

Each year the cause is the same, but is priceless for its meaning. As you and I get stronger, we learn to overcome the chances of sadness. But today is about you. So, say hip hip hoorah! It's finally Mother's Day. Woo hoo, it's all about you! Happy Mother's Day. Rachael