9 years, 10 years.
Dear Holly,
You are always so excited when it’s time for the book fair at your school. Not only do you get to choose some new books to buy to support your school, but it’s also fun for you to see Mommy, Nonna, and Aunt Dana; who all volunteer there.
The only problem is that you read so fast! You read all of your new books over the weekend.
But that is a good problem to have!
Love,
Daddy
9 years, 9 months.
Dear Holly,
During the couple of weeks of rehearsal for the play, you decided to join me on three different occasions for our rehearsals.
That meant you got a front row seat to the show, in addition to you hanging out with Mommy helped me rehearse my lines.
I can say this confidently: You learned my lines better than I did!
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
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