9 years, 9 months.
Dear Holly,
Last week while Grandma was visiting and staying with us, in part so she could see me perform in the play, she stayed in your bedroom; which meant I was gracious enough to let you sleep on the floor of our bedroom on a blow-up mattress all week.
You made yourself at home, even setting up a special corner for one of your stuffed animals as well.
I think it was like a fun camping trip for you!
Love,
Daddy
15 years, 2 months.
Dear Jack,
Last Sunday afternoon, Mommy needed to catch up on some work, while I needed to catch up on some sleep. Meanwhile, you drove your sister down the street in your UTV to Uncle Andrew and Aunt Dana’s house.
You were able to throw the baseball around with Uncle Andrew outside, while your sister worked on a craft with your cousin Darla.
And I didn’t even have to drive you there. In fact, I was asleep for a solid two hours; which was much needed as I am currently in the middle of all the play performances right now.
What a great Sunday afternoon!
Love,
Daddy
9 years, 9 months.
Dear Holly,
This past Saturday morning, Mommy was in Atlanta picking up Grandma who had flown in from Sacramento. Meanwhile, I was at play practice.
So we recruited Nonna and Papa’s help in transporting you to your classmate’s birthday party that morning; which took place nearly an hour away, in Gadsden.
I had explained to you that while I was growing up here in this town, we didn’t have to drive nearly an hour away for a birthday party: We had a bowling alley, a skating rink and a movie theater!
You laughed in confusion when I explained that we even had birthday parties at McDonald’s!
Either way, you clearly had so much fun at the birthday party!
Love,
Daddy
15 years, 2 months.
Dear Jack,
You and I have a largely unspoken understanding: I don’t worry about you getting yourself into trouble, because you know how to have fun without getting into trouble.
I never worry about where you are or what you are doing, because I know you’ll text me right back if I need you.
One day this past week after school, you told me you were heading out with your friends; taking your dirtbike to go hang out. As it reached close to 7 pm, I texted you that I needed you home from dinner.
You and your buddies had been out riding, and then hanging out around a campfire.
I love it that you and I have this kind of understanding and relationship.
Love,
Daddy
9 years, 9 months.
Dear Holly,
As you are now less than 90 days away from turning double digits on your birthday, I am noticing hints of “pre-teen” showing up.
This past Saturday morning as you enjoyed Kodiak Power Waffles for breakfast, you were tuned into the Dude Perfect channel on YouTube. In fact, it seems everyday this past week you have been laughing along to their videos.
With that being said, you’re still a little girl. You were so excited for Nonna to take you and your cousin Darla to Burger King so you could be one of the first to grab their new exclusive SpongeBob Squarepants kids’ meal!
Love,
Daddy
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