Dear Noah
You told me recently that my last post here was in 2023, and I remember replying that I do plan to post something here in 2024, what did you did not know is that this one and only post of the year will be specially dedicated to you.Over the years, I have been trying my best to be there holding your hand through every milestone big or small, and with immense pride, I witnessed your graduation from Primary School in July this year.
Then again, I must remind you that the most carefree part of your life is also over. With increased lankiness comes with greater complications and responsibilities. What I am satisfied with though, is that Dad, Mum and Ellie have walked with you through your childhood and hopefully you will look back at it fondly - at the trips and eating adventures we did together, and treasure the close bonds you fostered with your friends and extended family.
The wicked media has portrayed the Terrible Teens to be darker than the Terrible Twos - where you will lock yourself for hours in the room, refuse to go out with us and see us no better than dinosaurs stuck in ancient times. I am hopeful though, that for us, it will not be, as it does not have to be like that.
Just be yourself. Be the jolly good fellow interested to engage in conversation with everyone at the table. Be the lanky handsome kid pushing out delicious meals with Dad, making chocolate bombs with mum, playing lively piano duets with your sister, and of course, figuring out how to become a legendary tag team with me on FC25 (hint: Passing angles!).
The world is getting murkier by the day, and the lines between good and evil are no longer clear. You will soon realise, if you haven’t already, that life will be about making choices, about making more right choices than wrong ones. If there is anything I can advise you, is to always do what you think is right, make decisions that will make you sleep well at night.
And if you are sure the right thing is to give someone a punch on his face, make sure it hurts, then make sure you sleep well that night.
Finally, have an open mind. Stay curious. Eat everything Daddy recommends.
Love you,
Daddy
