My brothers play an awesome role in my kids' lives. Without kids of their own, my brothers funnel so much energy on my kids and it is amazing. Uncle Joseph was the one who started marking the kids heights on the door frame with a pencil with strict instructions to take care of it. A few years ago, he drew a line labeled "Six Flags." It was the height that the kids needed to be to ride all the rides at Six Flags.
Well, grows-like-a-weed Burl hit that line with excitement this summer and uncle Joseph treated him to a day at Six Flags. Last minute, John joined in the fun too. I got a few text updates throughout the day, but I got the full report from John when they got home. Backstory: Before this, Burl had never been on a roller coaster. In brief, Burl did some of the big ones, but mainly liked rides for his age (hello Thunder River-eight times in a row). Joseph got the fast passes, which John said was a game changer-the best part was cutting in line in front of so many people! To hear John describe Burl, I can totally picture his eight year old self laughing uncontrollably with joy for the whole day.
Early on in his role as an uncle, Joseph read a great article about how to be an awesome uncle and he checks just about all the boxes. He shows up with gum and candy, does magic tricks, wrestles them, and takes them on incredible days of fun! My kids are lucky to have him (and Daniel)! The Six Flags trip was definitely a huge gift into Burl's memory bank and he's going to remember that day for his whole life.
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