9 years, 1 month.

Dear Holly,

This entire school year, Mommy has been taking you and your cousin Darla to dance lessons every Wednesday.

At last, all that practice finally paid off, as our family was able to go see your dance recital this month.

For me, it was one of those milestone moments for me as your Daddy.

No one could tell, but I was “low key” crying while you were up there on stage.

For me, it goes beyond me being proud of you.

It was this overwhelming feeling, in a good way, that I have the gift of you as my daughter.

Love,

Daddy