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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

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Dear Jack: Your Birdhouse You Built in Shop Class

15 years, 2 months.

Dear Jack,

Nearly a month ago on Christmas Eve, you decided to join me in the annual Twins’ 5K Run just across the street from where we live. That inspired Mommy and your sister, as well as Nonna and Papa to come too.

Afterwards, back at our house, you proudly showed Papa the birdhouse you built in shop class at high school. He was impressed with your craftmanship. So was your shop teacher- he told you that you got the highest grade in the class!

I made it through high school without ever having to take shop class. That wouldn’t have gone well for me.

But for you, it totally makes sense! You have the mind of an engineer. I’ve always said it.

Love,

Daddy

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Dear Holly: Yardwork on Christmas Eve

9 years, 7 months.

Dear Holly,

You and your cousin Darla decided to join in on the Twins’ 5K Run on Christmas Eve, about a month ago.

Once we all got back to our house, the sun was out, so you both took it upon yourselves to rake up the leaves that had fallen in our front yard; after I did my final mow for the year.

Your brother saw you both working and he decided to help out as well.

It’s little moments like this that remind me… this is what life is all about.

Little memories like this are big memories to me.

Love,

Daddy