10 years, 3 months.
Dear Holly,
You have an upcoming try-out to see if you qualify for the next level up at the dance studio.
So in order to prepare, you have decided to teach yourself yoga moves to help become more flexible.
This past week in our house, I have been finding you watching YouTube videos on your phone, while trying to get the position just right on the yoga mat.
Here’s to hoping your hard work pays off!
Love,
Daddy
15 years, 8 months.
Dear Jack,
When I was your age, just months away from my 16th birthday and with my driver’s permit, I took every single opporunity to drive a car.
But that is definitely not the case for you. And I am in the process of accepting that this is a common trait among your generation: Generation Z.
Compared to my generation, you already have instant access to socializing in a way I never did: Thanks to smartphones.
Specifically for you, you own two dirtbikes and a side-by-side. So you are able to get where you need to go around our neighborhood and surrounding ones.
And you love to study and research the new and upcoming vehicles these off-roading companies are coming out with.
You are much more interested in off-roading vehicles than “on-roading” ones!
Love,
Daddy
45 years old, today!
Dear Jill,
How did we not think of this sooner?…. We both just simply take off a day of work for your birthday and then go have fun while the kids are away at school. It’s that simple.
We drove just a little over on hour away to Huntsville as we checked out Bridge Street Town Centre for the first time. It contained all your “greatest hits”… from Starbucks to Barnes & Noble to a French macaron cafe to “cute little boutique shops”… it was totally your speed.
Not too far from there in Hampton Cove, we had lunch at Bloom Winery, where you enjoyed your glass of Strawberry Shortcake wine so much, I insisted we buy a bottle to take home. Because, after all, it is your birthday!
Then for dinner, due to the importance of not cooking or doing dishes on your birthday, our family had dinner just down the road from our house at Mentone Market and saw a beautiful sunset on the way home.
Back at the house, we took the time to enjoy the macarons, as well as a chocolate Eiffel Tower we bought earlier while shopping at Bridge Street.
To everyone else, it was just a random Tuesday. But for you, and for me, it was a very special day. Happy Birthday Jill!
Love,
Hubby
10 years, 3 months.
Dear Holly,
Mommy and I are so fortunate to be able to work from home. It means that despite working nearly 10 hours a day, we still are able to see you throughout the day as you keep yourself entertained the way a girl is who is starting 5th grade today would.
Your dolls and Warmies have certainly learned a lot this summer, as you have served as their school teacher.
This past weekend for your last Saturday of summer vacation, you took your baby Warmies, Gracie and Gabbie, with you to see Toy Story 5.
And I was so happy when you decided it was time to buy a dress and some heels to wear to church, instead of a t-shirt, sweatpants, and sneakers. So after the movie, you took your time picking them out at Marshall’s.
This is my theory: I think you might be growing up…
Love,
Daddy
15 years, 8 months.
Dear Jack,
Your summer began with you working hard to save money for a new more powerful electric dirtbike.
And in between our family taking a cruise to Nova Scotia and Bermuda…
And in between you visiting Europe on your school trip…
You actually managed to spend the overwhelming majority of your summer on your new dirtbike.
Not locked away in your room playing PlayStation 5.
This summer may go on the record for being the most adventurous so far.
And now… it’s time to begin your sophomore year of high school!
Love,
Daddy
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