15th birthday

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Dear Jack: The AI Birthday Book from Uncle Andrew and Aunt Dana

15 years old.

Dear Jack,

To conclude your 15th birthday celebration with our family, Uncle Andrew presented the “AI Little Golden Book” that he and Aunt Dana created for you.

They did a perfect job of accurately telling your life story so far, through the lens of seeing their only nephew on this side of the family grow up.

Granted, their nickname for you for several years now has been “Randy”, as featured in the title of the book, Little Randy’s Big Day.

It was so well done, that now Mommy is looking into actually getting it printed through her Shutterfly account.

What a thoughtful gift that Uncle Andrew and Aunt Dana made for your 15th birthday!

Love,

Daddy

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Dear Jack: A Dad’s Letter to His Son on His 15th Birthday

15 years old!

Dear Jack,

It’s official. You’re 15 years old today. When we asked you what you wanted to do to celebrate, you chose for our family of 4 to spend a quick day trip to Nashville, hitting up all your favorite spots.

As for your “big” birthday gift, you carefully researched the best gaming chair for your “PlayStation 5 station” in your room. The chair is basically an actual car chair and is even equipped with a massager for your back.

Though I will say, you’re still not too old for Lego blocks, as you were very excited today to build the F1 racecar we got you, which you are now proudly displaying in your room.

Everytime it’s your birthday, I will always think back to that terrifying moment I held my firstborn child for the first time, as I thought, “How am I supposed to know what to do with this brand-new human life?”

Fifteen years in… So far, so good.

I love you, Jack.

Love,

Daddy