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Happy Birthday Seth,

I hope you have a great day. I can’t believe that you turn 12 today. I know you are here in the house with me now, albeit still sleeping; but I wanted to get something down so I don’t forget this day. I don’t know how much interaction we’ll have in the coming years and this may be the last birthday I get to spend with you.

Today is your day, you get to make all the decisions. You already picked breakfast of corned beef hash and toast. I am now just waiting for you to wake up so I can make that for you. Lunch is apparently going to be Hooters, which definitely works for me too. Other than that, I don’t have anything else planned. I expect that once you open your presents from me and your brothers, you won’t want to do anything but play the Nintendo DS and Wii.

You’re Mom will pick you up early afternoon. As you’re pulling out of the driveway is always the exact moment that I start missing you; and I do stand at a window and watch as long as I can. I’m sure you will have fun with her tonight. As of now, you are planning on going to Kobe’s for dinner. It’s always fun watching them cook your food right in front of you. I hope you have a great time.

Well, I’m going to pick up the house a little now before any of you kids wake up. I hope you have a Happy Birthday and a great upcoming year. Remember to always be happy. That is my wish for you. If there is ever anything I can do to help make you happy, always know that I will.

Love,

Jason.

Last night, I felt a connection with my stepson. I’ve been his stepdad for over 5 years now, but I’ve never been anything more to him other than Jay Jay (when he was younger) or Jason as of late. Anyway, last week I took him to his cub scout meeting and we made a little tool box together. I didn’t think much of it other than I felt we worked well together and it stayed in one piece (which was touch and go for a while). Fast forward to last nights Scout Banquet, in particular, the show and share portion. He took this toolbox for the show and share, but when he was telling everyone there about it, he said: “I made this toolbox with my stepdad at our last meeting.” It wasn’t much, but I felt a connection with him that wasn’t there before. It’s been no secret that I’ve struggled to find my way in the step-dad role, so that little statement by him meant so much to me. I spoke to him later that night about how proud I was that we were able to make that together.