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Dear Nicky,

A bunch of people came over tonight, mostly to see you. It's nice having people over, mostly because Mom thinks she likes it, but it can be a little tiring if you've been on the go, awake, and on alert all day long--you know, like a parent. You were extremely active and cheery and good-natured and hard working today. I'm proud of you, but not because of what you did or how you behaved. Nope, I'm just proud of you because you're my son.

Love,
Dad