15 years, 8 months.
Dear Jack,
Exactly a week ago as parents in our town began posting pictures of their kids on the first day of the new school year, Aunt Dana shared a photo that simply caused me to react with the thought, “Yep, here we ago again.”
She took a picture of you along with your sister and cousins in the car ride home. Everyone looked happy and normal… except for you.
You looked a little too happy… and definitely not normal.
And that for you… is normal.
Love,
Daddy
10 years, 1 months.
Dear Holly,
Your 4th grade year is already over? And this is your first week of summer vacation?
Well, as quickly as your school year seemed to go by, it definitely ended on a high note.
Mommy and I were able to visit your school to see you be awarded not only with “All A’s”, which is already impressive, then you were also voted by your class to receive the “Role Model Award” as well!
What an accomplishment as well as a compliment!
I am so proud of you!
Love,
Daddy
9 years, 10 years.
Dear Holly,
You are always so excited when it’s time for the book fair at your school. Not only do you get to choose some new books to buy to support your school, but it’s also fun for you to see Mommy, Nonna, and Aunt Dana; who all volunteer there.
The only problem is that you read so fast! You read all of your new books over the weekend.
But that is a good problem to have!
Love,
Daddy
14 years, 3 months.
Dear Jack,
You are the smartest person I know. That means my life is a little bit easier, accordingly.
We never have to ask you to do your homework, because you always get it done during school. Somehow you never study for tests, yet your grades are always good.
So this week when I learned you had earned the privilege of “skipping out” of your semester tests due to your consistently high grades, I was very happy for you.
This is a reminder that I am a “fun” dad. My rule: No school? No bedtime.
I don’t care. Stay up super late playing your PlayStation 5 games. Be a 14 year-old boy.
But of course, you elected to spend one of your days off from school working for Nonna and Papa; tearing down some old playground equipment in their background and helping with the insulation process under their house.
So in review: You’re a smart kid who plays hard and works hard. I endorse this.
Love,
Daddy
7 years, 5 months.
Dear Holly,
You were so proud when I walked you home from school last week and you were able to immediately announce to me:
“I was chosen as the Leader of the Month at my school!”
Specifically, you were noticed for “Being Prepared.”
We now have your certificate hanging up on our fridge door.
I know this is a sign of things to come. I am so proud of you for taking charge and believing in yourself.
It makes me curious if you will decide to officially run for leadership roles in the upcoming years at your school!
Love,
Daddy
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