Dear Kumajiro,
Hi, my name is Matthew Williams. I'm fourteen years old and I live with my Papa Francis. Four years ago my Mama Jeanne died in a fire, I still have nightmares from that night. Papa and I made it out but Mama wasn't as lucky. After the fire we left our home in Quebec for a big city in America, 'to start a new life' as Papa put it. This is when Arthur and Alfred came into the picture. Arthur and Papa met at work and instantly clicked, they were married a year later which led to me gaining a new father, and a new little brother. Alfred F Jones was very happy and hyper, like any seven year old boy would be in this day and age, he can be a bit annoying but in the end he pulls through to being a good little brother.
Now here we are, two months since my family grew. It's different. I miss my Mama, but Papa seems happy. Him and Arthur are busy day and night taking care of Alfred, so sometimes they forget about me. But that's alright, Papa always makes sure to tell me he loves me and that my Mama would be so proud of me.
Well, that's about it for me, but I bet you're wondering why I named you Kumajiro instead of just journal aren't you? Well, diary was way too girly and journal just sounds too formal. But on the cover of this book there's a picture of a polar bear. It reminded me of the old one I had back in Quebec, so I thought the name fit. What do you think Kumajiro?
Well, I think it's about time to get to bed, I've got a long day ahead of me tomorrow at school so I'll write again later.
Until then,
Mattie