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Dear Jack: A Sunday Afternoon

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

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Dear Holly: Your Friend’s Birthday Party Nearly an Hour Away

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

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Dear Jack: I Never Worry about Where You are

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

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Dear Holly: Dude Perfect is Your Current Go-To on YouTube Right Now

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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Dear Jack: Making Homemade Pasta

15 years, 2 months.

Dear Jack,

You can now say you know what it’s like to make your own pasta!

Nonna showed up at our house recently with the equipment and all the ingredients- so you, your sister, and your cousins all got the opportunity to work for your own lunch.

Now that I think of it, I don’t suppose I have ever had homemade pasta before either.

It was definitely a unique experience. After all, it’s easy to assume pasta just comes that way.

In reality, there’s a little more to it that now. And now you know first hand!

 

Love,

Daddy