K, you’re home sick today.

You have been coughing for over a week and woke up this AM with a fever.

The thing is, since I am not working from home four days a week now, I get to stay with you!

But guess what?

Mom took a sick day to stay with you too! 🤣

You and mom just left for the doctor and I am trying to get some writing done.

But it’s basically the K show today.

Let’s be silly if you feel up to it.

I love you.

-Dad

K, you’re at work with me today.

Not because you want to be…

You’re being punished for not listening to the babysitter.

(Her name is Cambrie. Can I out her here? Will she see this?!)

I mean, your punishment is hanging out with Dad for the day?! 😢

Anyway…

We got Dunkin Donuts after dropping T off at school.

And now you are quietly playing with Woodsies on the other side of the desk.

You’re being adorable, if you want to know the truth.

It might be your punishment, but it’s the best day I have had at work in weeks.

I love you.

-Dad

K, you rascall.

H was away at camp, T was at school, and you were back and forth between home and LCU basketball camp.

It was just you and I.

We’re getting out of the car, and you casually say “What?” asking me to repeat myself.

I do – and you repeat it back with me and say “Jinx” before I can think.

My eyes got big and I glared at you in silence.

You cackled with a loud laugh and declared:

Dad, there’s no one here to unjinx you!

I couldn’t believe it.

I mean, nobody in our family stayed jinxed for longer than a few seconds because someone is always there for the unjinx!

Eventually, you did unjinx me, but it was an ordeal with a lot of laughing. 🤣

I love you.

-Dad