Requires assembly...

Dear son,

I spent today putting together bookcases. You wouldn't have thought it would take so long, but if you're gluing, hammering, and, er, screwing, time seems to fly. It was tiring, but I like assembling stuff. We (meaning I) have a weekend-long project ahead, comprised of moving books and putting other stuff in order for...The Coming of Nicholas! (Cue scary music.)

Love,
Dad