Thank You, Wifey

My partner saw my potential when she met me

What would it mean to write to Myles at different ages in his life? I want to write him things he could understand and enjoy when he’s young and not, I don’t know, in his 30s? I want to experiment with alternating long-form letters with small notes and pieces pieces for him- I am still not sure what to call them. Let me know what you think about this idea in the comments.

17 Weeks Old

This is for when you are looking for love

Dear Myles,

i remember

when mommy and i were dating

she kept saying

never treat this relationship

as if you arrived

i was confused then

but i understand now

she was asking me

to be a better partner

so i can be a better man

be a better man

so i can bet a better husband

be a better husband

to be the best father

thank you, Wifey

Love,

Papa

My view every morning

And if you’re on Substack Notes, please select your favorite line from this letter and hit that“Restack” button.

Let me know your thoughts:

1. Did you get a chance to listen to the audio? Do you use voice notes at all?

2. Who’s someone who saw something in you before you saw it in yourself?

3. Should I stick to the letters I have been writing or you can bare through these bi-weekly bite size pieces? Would love your feedback on this.

4. Are you a morning, day, or night person?

5. When’s the last time someone said something that made you feel good?

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Did you know that the cost of a slice of pizza and a drink from a gentrified neighborhood cost the same as becoming a paid subscriber to Raising Myles?

All proceeds collected from Raising Myles contributes to his 529 Plan. Something to think about.

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Want more of Myles’ Letters?

• Check out Carrying the Gift, Holding the Love

• Read why we decided to call him Myles.

• Read about Our first Father’s Day.

• Or how about one about his father’s hairline or lack thereof?