Does J---- have an email address yet? Send something to me.
I just wanted to say that I am very happy and proud of the whole Clinch throng in Virginia. Outstanding!
Mom has done a yeoman's job of getting everything done. Could not have asked for better. She's nominated for a special award, coming later.
1. J----: You don't have to be the fastest swimmer to get a lot out of it. I swam with EARLY MORNING lessons every summer for about 6 years, but I never raced. Maybe I would have like it more if I had competed, I don't know. I never had the chance. But you have had the experience, you know the strokes, and now you can decide if you want to stay with it or try something else. Whatever you choose I will support you. (Within reason: horses and planes are expensive!).
There are some things that need to be learned in school, and others from Church or your parents, or on your own. Sometimes you may not be interested in what mom or dad want you to know, but if you put up with our requests, you will see why we want to share some of our interests. I gave you ten questions to supplement your knowledge last fall and it is not about a stressful exercise in futility, it is about expanding your mind in a way that will make you more well rounded. I see too many people that have little idea about how some things work that to me are important. Then again, I don't completely understand an engine, which many people do think is vital. And then years later, people use the excuse---no one ever told me! (Lots of people were trying, in many cases, to tell us...)
Thanks so much for being a good example to the little ones and having been such a good student your whole life. And helping the whole family. You are the best.
2. M----: Good job on another swim year! And doing so well in school. Thanks for helping around the house and being a great sister. Thanks for sharing with me over the Skype lines, and doing well in and outside of school. I love how you master the times tables and reading, and how you share and do well in everything you do. You do not have to be a champion swimmer to be a good and competent swimmer. You are accomplishing some excellent goals. Thanks for helping around the house and sometimes preparing food. Along with cleaning, you are a fun one to have around, just being you. Keep up the good work and keep reading books! They do make us smarter. And thanks for participating so much at church.
3. E----: Good job in your first summer of swimming! I think you picked up some strokes, which are important to know, as a Boy Scout or future marine or whatever. You are becoming ready to protect people and save their lives. I got to help a girl who could have drowned when I was 12. Be ready for that. Thank you for taking care of the toys and not letting them get broken. I always tried to save and preserve all my toys and collections, and they are worth a bit of money down the road if you keep them safe and secure. Thanks for recycling and keeping the house neat, and helping mom do chores and getting to appointments on time. Everybody has to work together to get the best outcome.
And when you pray, realize that Heavenly Father is listening and He will give you everything you need. Pretty cool, huh? That is one reason why we show reverence in everything.
4. K----: Hey, thanks for sharing the cool stuff on Skype with me. Thanks for talking to me and being a good brother to your your siblings. Thank you for helping mommy to do all her things, and eating right and playing without fighting. And thanks for going to your classes and reading books and being safe. Thanks, pal! You are cool cat and fun son!
(That last part rhymed).
5. B----: You are a cutie pie and I like it when you go to the potty and go poo-poo in the toilet instead of your pants. Big girl! I like to hear the songs you sing the cute things that you say. And your funny faces. I am glad to see you every day, and I can't wait to get a big hug from you! I love you very much.
All of you guys, I love you and miss you and I hope to see you soon. In Skype and in person.
Love,
Daddy Schmaddio
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