Hi Kieran,
How are you doing? I’m doing fine, though I miss you like crazy! I
hope you’re having a good summer. It’s almost half over with – can you believe
that?
Is summer school fun? When you last wrote, you mentioned you were
learning about the presidents. Which president do you think is the best? One of
my favorite presidents is Abraham Lincoln. He led the country during a war. But
he is more famous for being honest. He always kept his word and promises. For
example, one day he was running his store when he realized that he’d not given
a customer all of her change, so he ran outside and gave it to her as she was
walking away down the street. He could have kept the money, and the customer
probably never would have known. But, as you know from school, one always
should be honest. Do you know which bill Abraham Lincoln’s face is on?
How is your bicycle riding coming along? I bet you can ride it
really well! Do you get to ride you bicycle in the park? I have a bicycle joke
for you:
A man was
standing on the street when a bicyclist collided with him, knocking him down.
“Boy, you’re
really lucky,” the bicyclist said to the man.
“That really hurt!”
said the man. “What do you mean I was lucky?”
“I usually drive
a bus,” the bicyclist said.
Did you get to see the fireworks on the Fourth of July? I am going
to see the fireworks tonight (Saturday) in Hudson. It is Booster Days here, and
there is a big festival. The fireworks are held over Lake St. Croix. I wish you
could be with me for the festival and fireworks.
Have you seen any movies this summer? I’ve been to “Star Trek” and
“Man of Steel” (the Superman movie). I remember when you were three years old,
and I told you the tale of how Superman came to Earth and grew up to become a
superhero. When I finished, you said, “Wow – that’s a pretty good story!” I
also want to see “The Lone Ranger” movie. What movies would you like to see?
I am still trying to work it out so we can see each other every
other week. This could begin as soon as Friday (July 12) if other people
involved in this decision agree to it. I am looking forward to being able to
see you more often.
Well, that is all for now. I miss and love you very much. Hopefully,
I will see you on Friday!
Best,
Daddy
