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Dear Jack: I See You Working on Emotionally Maturing

11 years, 11 months.

Dear Jack,

As you are now only a few weeks away from your 12th birthday, I am definitely seeing signs of your maturing on an emotional level; more than ever before.

You are better embracing your role as protector and mentor, as an older brother; as opposed to seeing your sister as a threat to attention on you.

I can relate.  I have grown this year as well.

I feel that this year for me has been the greatest amount of personal growth I have ever experienced; as I have learned who I actually am from an Enneagram perspective.

Similarly, I understand you better as well. And I think that, in turn, as helped you in your role as an older brother.

 

Love,

Daddy

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Dear Jack: Your Homemade Rack for Your Nike Shoes

11 years, 11 months.

Dear Jack,

Your number one “collectible commodity” these days is Nike shoes. When our family went on vacation last week for Fall Break, you insisted we stop by the Nike outlet near Dollywood.

You found a pair of Air Flight’s for $30. It was quite a win.

When we got back home, you had the creative idea to use your Nike shoeboxes to build a shelf for your Nike shoes.

I imagine that in a few months, between your upcoming birthday and Christmas, you’ll get at least one more pair.

Therefore, I am expecting at least a triple “parking garage” for your Nike’s!

Love,

Daddy

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Dear Holly: Our Family’s 1st Trip to Dollywood

6 years, 5 months.

Dear Holly,

For Fall Break this year, we did something very special as a family. We travelled 4 hours away to visit Dollywood- and we met your cousins there, as well. Amazingly, none of us had ever been there before.

You definitely enjoyed the rides, though you decided not to try any of the scarier ones this time; despite The Tower of Terror being your favorite when we visited Disney World last Christmas.

I enjoyed the rides as well, and I was truly surprised that they were more thrilling than I expected; even if Aunt Dana’s hilarious picture of me would indicate otherwise…

 

Love,

Daddy

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Dear Jack: You Actually Won Carnival Prizes at Dollywood!

11 years, 10 months.

Dear Jack,

Your entire life, you have always been drawn to the carnival games at County Fairs and amusement parks.

And it just so happens, you have the constantly ability to actually win prizes when you play!

Our trip to Dollywood this past week for Fall Break was no different.

Mommy and I let you and your sister both play one game each.

For your game, you cleverly chose a “horse race” game similar to skee-ball at Chuck E. Cheese. You competed against 3 or 4 other players, and beat them all!

As for your sister’s turn, she didn’t mind you playing for her, as you were able to throw a ball into a bucket and pop a balloon.

You were so proud of yourself- and your sister would proud of you too!

Love,

Daddy

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Dear Jack: Your Newest Pet- A Color-Changing Frog?

11 years, 10 months.

Dear Jack,

For the past month or so now, you have been faithfully taking out the garbage and recycling every week. Therefore, you happened to discover a new friend living near our back deck: A very tiny frog.

You set up a home for him in your reptile aquarium so he can continue to live outside. You feed and water him daily; as well as adding moss and grass for ambiance.

You were so excited when you discovered after a few days, that the frog literally had changed colors. You explained to me it was because the frog had shed his skin.

So he went from a very dark green to a very light green overnight. What a cool experience!

Love,

Daddy