Here's the next set of letters, in which Anna tells Elsa about her activities outside the castle. Thank you for your continuing reviews. They really do make a difference! :)
June 23, 1833
Deer Elsa,
Gess what? Mama ses that cuz im old enuf and cuz i like flowers i can start helping her in her green hous. Theres lots of prety flowers in there. Mamas gonna let me grow one for my very own to keep! I pikd a sun flower cuz theyre my favrit. Mama gav me a pot of dert and i planted a seed and coverd it with mor dert. Then mama helpd me water it. Nuthings cuming up yet tho. Mama ses i jest hav to wait. But im to exited! I wish it wood gro faster.
Luv,
Anna
Dear Anna,
I'm so happy that you found something fun to do to occupy yourself during these long summer days, especially something that will make you feel good about yourself. It's good to learn something new once in a while.
It's times like this that make me wish that I could be out there doing those activities with you, but it's just not possible for me right now. Papa says I need to learn more about ruling the kingdom. Since I want to be a good queen someday, I don't really have any reason to argue.
Love,
Elsa
Well, I think that might do it for the summer, which brings us to the end of the first year. Just twelve more to go! :)
I had a sudden inspiration to give Anna the hobby of taking care of her own plants, something for her to do on those lonely days without Elsa. It's also something that will give her a sense of accomplishment.
Thanks for reading! More chapters coming soon! :)
