Dear Malcolm...

I finally take some time to take about some big things happening in the world around us. 

I wanna talk a beat and discuss the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and the impact it had on me as a father

Something pretty sucky has happened recently and I need to talk about it. But don't worry; you and Mama have been amazing :) 

We chat about what you're really excited about, how you've become a Chatty Cathy, and a bit of a crossroads I'm at. 

The leaves are getting to turn to the amazing Autumn colors, you are a geek just like your Dada, you love sleeping like Mama, and you got favorite words...so many words!

Catching up on your recent happenings, looking forward to your toddler bed, and all of the hectic things happening in our family. 

I ramble on a bit about how this is also being filmed. Note: The video component is blurry and very amateur-hour...I'll get better, I promise. 

*Trigger Warning* This letter is about Malcolm's mom and I discussing the struggles we went through in 2018...there are very sensitive topics touched about (loss of family, gun violence, loss of a pet, etc.) So we want to make sure we are upfront about that. We take a look at the many struggles we endured in 2018. It was a rough one. But we came out stronger as a family in the end. 

I'm sorry I've been away buddy! But we're back now and that's all that matters. I'll explain a bit in this letter why I've been away.

I update you on the crazy energy you possess, your favorite goofy sound, my new passion/hobby, and one of the doggos gave us a scare!

I catch up on how amazing your Mom's letter was, my horrid back pain, and why Black Panther is the greatest MCU movie ever!

In honor of International Women's Day, we wanted to celebrate by having our first guest letter be from one of the strongest, bravest, most amazing women in Malcolm's life...his Mom. Bonus: Stay through the credits for another bonus!

I take some time telling you about the shocking health scare Kevin Smith (a personal hero) endured recently and how that impacted my views on life and my own health.

It's been a minute! Due to lots of crazy life stuff and sickness, we've been on hiatus. But things have calmed down (finally) and I can push through the sickness. I want to talk about positive stuff so we'll talk about the future of these letters and do a quick recap of the awesomeness that is Planet Comicon!

I read an old short story for ya! I wrote it in college and I'm gonna give it to ya, blemishes and all. Enjoy!

Let's talk about "wrasslin", otherwise known as SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT! Be prepared to see your pops stepping over into "nerddom" and never step back.

It's a long journey trying to figure out what to do with your life. But when you find something that makes you pound the table, then you're on the right track.

The love I have for "Big Trouble in Little China" knows no bounds, as you will find out as you get older.

It's never a bad thing to be over-the-moon-never-ashamed-so-pumped-you-could-fly excited about something! Embrace it!

Being a parent is scary! But don't let that hold you back!