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Dear Jack: Using Easter Eggs as Baseballs to Swing At

11 years, 6 months.

Dear Jack,

I would say it was perfectly appropriate that as an 11 and a half year-old, you were able to use Easter eggs filled with confetti as baseballs.

While you sister enjoyed stomping the Easter eggs, so they would burst open with confetti, you preferred to have Uncle Andrew pitch them to you; as you used a rake as a baseball bat.

You naturally have always been able to just come up with these adventurous types of ideas. You are creative when it comes to knowing how to have fun!

It was a post Easter egg hunt to remember!

Love,

Daddy

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Dear Holly: Are You the Comedian of the Family?

5 years, 11 months.

Dear Holly,

I just recently had a conversation with your brother, explaining to him that all 4 of us have certain roles we fill in our family.

He’s the achiever. Mommy’s the manager. I’m the negotiator.

As for you, you’re definitely the fun one! And on top of that, probably the comedian as well!

You never mean to be funny, which is part of the reason you are so hilarious.

I still often think about the day you asked me, very seriously yet apathetically, “Daddy, how many bucks does the Tooth Fairy even give you?”

I have a feeling you are going to continue to grow into your “no nonsense” approach to humor!

Love,

Daddy

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Dear Jack: Arms Race in the Cul-De-Sac!

11 years, 5 months.

Dear Jack,

Spring is here… barely. There are now occasional days where the weather is just warm enough to go outside and play.

This past Sunday afternoon was one of those occasions.

You and your friends were already playing with water balloons in the court, when your sister decided she should go for a Jeep drive.

Naturally, this led to you and your friends hurling water balloons at her as she would purposely drive near you; as if to invite you to do so.

It was very thoughtful of you to lend her your giant water gun to balance out the battle!

Love,

Daddy

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Dear Jack: You are Now a Green Belt in Taekwondo!

11 years, 5 months.

Dear Jack,

When you first started taking Taekwondo at the beginning of the school year, I was somewhat skeptical it would be something you would want to continue long-term.

Fortunately, all my doubts about that are gone. You are very committed to your journey towards earning your black belt.

As of this past Friday, you have now earned your Green Belt! This makes the 3rd belt you’ve had to test for.

What is special about earning your green belt is you have now earned your sparring gear and bag. That means you will soon begin sparring in class!

I’m so proud of you!

Love,

Daddy

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Dear Holly: Your Final Month of Being 5 Years Old

5 years, 11 months.

Dear Holly,

Exactly a month from today, you will be turning 6 years old- and you sure are excited about it!

Here recently, you have made a point to tell me certain things you have now outgrown:

“Daddy, I don’t watch Cocomelon anymore on Netflix. That’s for babies! I watch The Thundermans now.”

You are so happy that your birthday month is almost here. You will be celebrating your birthday the entire month of April!

But really, you pretty much already are celebrating your birthday now; as it’s the majority of what you talk about… including your birthday dinner at your favorite Mexican restaurant!

Love,

Daddy