My dearest son,
Today, we turn the page and end the 5th chapter to begin the 6th. I would be discrediting the blessing that you are by not acknowledging how your life has pushed me to be the man and father that I am today. I'm not perfect by any means, but I am better. You challenge me in the worst ways, but at the same time, you challenge me in the best ways. The ways that help me grow. The ways that sharpen my tools. The ways that force me to figure this dad thing out on the fly. But also in the way that will allow me to assist you in your journey in becoming a young man and helping you avoid the unnecessary potholes of life cause I already filled them. Don't get me wrong, champ, you're going to find your own bumps in the road.. But I promise you, I'll be right there to help you navigate those times. But all that comes a little later. Make your mistakes, and create your memories. You're growing up so fast, but don't be in a rush to grow up. Enjoy your childhood. Keep that imaginative spirit. Stay humble. Stay honest. Stay kind. Stay you because you're amazing. I pray God's continued protection over you. I pray he guides your steps and guards your heart. Today we celebrate you, my boy. All that you are and all that you're becoming. Mommy, Daddy, and your brothers love you endlessly.
Happy Birthday, my guy..
Let's TURN UP for your LEVEL UP..
Love,
Daddy
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Todays Distance Learning w/ Daddy is sponsored by Mozart.. It was quite the weekend and today was the first day back from Spring Break.. The boys were dragging a little so i decided to join the community of people who play classical music during study times.. I must say I am happy that I tried this. Instead of the island music or 90s RnB that I normally play, I noticed the level of focus was different. I will continue this routine going forward. Being a father means trial and error. Being a teacher means being teachable and willing to learn and adapt.
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Look!! I LOVE CHRISTMAS.. But my wifey and my 1st are big trippin.. We ain't even close to Holloween, let alone Thanksgiving and we sure ain't close to Christmas.. Can we at least get to after Halloween before we start talking about Christmas and then after Thanksgiving before we start playing Michael Buble's Christmas album?? She ready to start decorating and if she had it her way Christmas decorations would be up the day school starts cause summer is over.... My youngest and I got the same vibe..
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IT'S NOT CHRISTMAS!!
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I love to see you process.. I love to see you create.. I love to see you imagine.. I love to see you love.. Thank you for the love and the joy you bring...
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The Positive Affirmation Tracing Book
It's never too early to speak life and love into your child.. It's never too early to teach them how to speak life and love into their own lives.
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My youngest just turned 3 in March.. Already he is making declarations over his life that will shape his self-confidence and his self-esteem.. Right now they words but eventually they will be lessons.. And those lessons will turn into traits and tools that he will use to shape his adulthood.. But it starts now..
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There's a perfectly good explanation.. 🤦🏾♂️😒.. This thing. 💍 💍... That's all..
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Life is all about the decisions we make and the steps we take. It takes nothing to be saddened by a tragedy.. It takes everything to be satisfied by triumph. As a society we like to talk about how fair or unfair the next persons starting point is.. But everyone has a starting point.. However not everyone crosses the finish line.. The choice to keep going no matter how long, how ugly, and hard or how small the steps may be is better than the choice to stop stepping..
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Celebrate your progress.. Celebrate your small wins.. Celebrate your baby steps in whatever journey you are on. Keep stepping becuase whatever you're moving towards , and moving for is worth it..
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Back in the day when I was young Im not a kid anymore/ But some days i sit....... and love to watch my kids be kids..
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They may not have everything they want..(pretty close tho) But they have everything they need.. Starting with a mommy and dadddy who love them and father actively trying to be the best version of himself for them..
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We're swinging into the weeken with smiles and confidence..What do you have planned??
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She can't stand me but... It's the look for me bruh..😍😍.. I get to annoy her forever and i get to see that look forever... 🤣😂🤣😂..
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Hope everyone had a great weekend.. Have a great week..
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