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Dear Jack: Your Profitable Career as the CEO of Dollar General!

11 years, 4 months.

Dear Jack,

Last Sunday afternoon, after running to every clothing store in town, I was able to find the last two remaining size large boys’ dress shirts; so that you could dress appropriately as the CEO of Dollar General for your school’s participation in JA BizTown.

I had no idea how involved of a process it was, until you came home and told me about it the first day.

So for two days this week, you went on a field trip to what you described as “a big warehouse”, where all the students had working debit cards to purchase goods at each other’s businesses; based on the money they earned at their jobs.

Your business sold slap bracelets and other toys.

Not every business turned a profit. But as the fearless CEO of Dollar General, yours did!

You ran a tight ship. You took the accounting and inventory very seriously; even down to the marketing! And it worked, very well.

I feel like this is a glimpse of your future…

 

Love,

Daddy

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Dear Holly: You Wore Your Tutu on Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022

5 years, 10 months.

Dear Holly,

This past Tuesday was a very special day at your school. The date was 2-22-22. That’s a lot of two’s if you also counting the “tue” in Tuesday!

So at your school, all the girls were invited to wear tutus to celebrate the very special day.

Mommy had to drive into Nashville that morning, so it was actually me who got you all dressed that morning.

That happened to be the same day that your brother his business day at school, as he role played as the CEO of Dollar General.

So both of you had a reason to dress special on Tuesday, 2-22-22!

Love,

Daddy

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Dear Holly: You’re Still Playing With Your Roblox Toys From Christmas

5 years, 9 months.

Dear Holly,

Near two months after Christmas, it’s interesting to see which toys are still getting the most play time on a weekly prize. I would have to give that prize to your Roblox toys.

If it weren’t for your brother, I’m confident that Roblox toys would never have been on your wish list.

In fact, now that I think of it, I hardly see him play with his Roblox.

Yet, conveniently for you, he lets you drive your Roblox characters around in his Roblox cars.

It’s basically part of your morning routine now, as well as your weekend afternoon activity.

You drive your Roblox characters around on the carpet- as you are in a world of your own!

Love,

Daddy

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Dear Jack: You are the CEO of Dollar General, For Your JA BizTown Job

11 years, 4 months.

Dear Jack,

You came home from school and quite excitedly told Mommy and me about the fun project you and your classmates are participating in: JA BizTown.

The job you wanted the most, was to be the CEO of Dollar General. I reminded you what I doing for a living is to set up interviews and hire people; therefore, I could easily help you ace the interview to get the job you truly wanted.

Between my insight and your capabilities, you indeed were granted the job of CEO of Dollar General for your grade!

You explained to me that your (imaginary) wage of $9 per day is higher than other of the other jobs anyone could have been given.

“Even more than the mayor, Daddy!” you exclaimed.

Now is the hard part- to prepare your presentation for your class!

Love,

Daddy

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Dear Holly: Your New School Portrait, Which Spotlights Your Strawberry Blonde Hair

5 years, 9 months.

Dear Holly,

As I look at you right now, sitting next to me as I type this, I think, “No, her hair is dark blonde.”

But when I look at your new school photo, I think, “Clearly, her hair is strawberry blonde.”

That’s what Mommy and your brother immediately said the moment they saw your new photo.

Maybe it’s the lighting in photos that typically makes your hair look like it has a red hue.

I still think back to when you were 6 months old, there was a phase where your hair was undeniably red; not even strawberry blonde.

Time will tell, but as you grow older, your red hue may continue to present itself!

Love,

Daddy