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#1 I unwrap the present in front of me, which is wrapped in Christmas paper even though it's the end of June. I peel off the paper, because I know Mom likes to save a wrapping paper scrap from every present.

#2 I was disappointed when I opened my sixth birthday present, which was a two-piece outfit featuring Angelica, my least favorite character, surrounded by daisies. I loved it anyway.

#3 I lock eyes with my mother so she will know I care about her, that she's my priority. I respect that about her. She gives me one of her big nose-wrinkling smiles that makes me feel like everything's going to be okay.

#4 I can't believe how upbeat I was when my surroundings were so obviously heavy. I was two. I feel tremendous guilt every time we rewatch the home video. How could I not have known better. What a stupid idiot.