Dear NHL,

Fourth grade seems to be off to a very nice start. Thanks to previous years, I tend to hold my breath at the start of the school. This year has been very different. You are happy, have less worries, and you have a smile on your face more than I have seen in a long time.

I love seeing that smile light up the room. I enjoy hearing about your days at school and what you are learning. Best of all, I love that you are my son. Thank you for being you. Thank you for helping us to learn more about this world that we live in, and for seeing things so clearly at times.

Love,