As the saying goes, breaking up is hard to do.

Especially when you’re young and you have to do it by letter!

I remember these days well. Middle school and high school were full of intrigue and drama people breaking up with each other via notes in between classes.

It was all very exciting…when it wasn’t happening to you.

Let’s take a trip down memory lane and look at these breakup letters that are pretty entertaining.

1. I think “dibors” means “divorce” but I’m not sure…

A lot going on in this note.

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2. This is epic.

Just making yourself look bad.

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3. Some tough stuff here.

And get some breath mints.

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4. It’s over, Sarah.

Sam swept Alex off his feet.

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5. Poor Josh…

Taken all your stuff? From his locker, you think?

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6. Fried chicken is very important.

And it might’ve been the downfall of this couple.

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7. This could get very ugly.

But I think it might work out. Fingers crossed!

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8. You did it on your anniversary?!?!

No mercy!

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9. Let’s do a text one for the kids today.

I’m so glad we didn’t have cell phones when I grew up.

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10. I remember having a “girlfriend” but never actually talking to them.

And running the other way if you saw them in the hallway.

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11. This might be a future criminal.

That’s kind of disturbing.

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12. She knew that question was coming at.

NOT interested in any of your friends.

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That brought back a lot of old memories!

Not all of them good, by the way…

Did you ever break up with someone in this fashion?

Or maybe a boyfriend or a girlfriend ended it with you this way?

Tell us all about it in the comments!

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A lot of dads try DIY projects at home for their kids. But Matthew Cosman pretty much locked up the “Dad of the Year” award for 2020 by taking his jungle gym project to gigantic proportions.

While most kids would be satisfied with the run-of-the-mill swing set, Cosman’s kids got much more than that. In fact, the dedicated dad constructed a massive 14-meter dinosaur jungle gym that looks like museum-worthy.

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“I really did this and shared it for fun. I fabricate for a living because it’s my passion—I make fun things for me because no one will pay me to build these crazy things. I do have a history in aerospace engineering, so that played a big role here,” explained the dinosaur-inspired dad.

So how did this awesome dad accomplish this impressive build?

The project included a variety of materials, including structural steel and wood, foam, chicken wire, paint and concrete…lots of concrete. The masterpiece turned out 48 feet long, which seems pretty lifelike.

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For science enthusiasts, the body of the massive dinosaur appears to be an Apatosaurus, which lived in the late Jurassic period. Of course, the 14.3-meter long creation has tons of fun features to keep Cosman’s kids entertained. Those include swings on the tail, rock climbing handles, rope and monkey bar handles and a crow’s nest on the neck.

This incredible DIY project didn’t pop up overnight, either. Cosman explained that it took years and more than $10,000 to build the one-of-a-kind jungle gym.

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And he’s not done yet. Cosman said he’s working on a robotics piece for his house, though his new projects won’t be nearly as large as the dinosaur outside. He sure seems like a Dad of the Year lock to me.

Have you ever taken on a fun DIY project for your kids? Tell us about your experience and how the project turned out in the comments below!

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Writing letters is considered old-fashioned, but an 11-year-old just reminded everyone why it’s never too late to take up an old tradition.

Hugh Weber has a daughter named Emerson. And with a single thank-you note to her mail deliveryman, she sparked a crazy correspondence chain with the USPS that has become a story you simply can’t stop reading about.

Her father took to Twitter to explain the amazing chain of events.

Em has a serious letter writing habit. She maintains active correspondence with over a dozen of her favorite people. And, if you’ve been the lucky recipient of one of Em’s hand decorated letters and envelopes, then you have a pretty good idea of the joy they bring. pic.twitter.com/82FnWRsD5B

— Hugh Weber (@hughweber) May 2, 2020

According to Hugh, Emerson writes to more than a dozen of her “favorite people.” She decorates the envelopes by hand, and they certainly boast bright colors and interesting designs.

Because of her dedication to writing letters, Emerson certainly keeps her postman busy. So one day, she decided to thank her mail carrier, Doug, for his hard work and dedication to making sure her recipients received her handwritten, hand-decorated letters.

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Incredibly, the day after sticking the thank-you note in the mail, she received a package that included stamps and two letters. Amazingly, after Doug shared Emerson’s letter with his supervisor Sara, she wrote a letter of her own. In it, she explained that Doug’s duties would keep him busy, but that he’d receive any letter Emerson wrote to him.

That’s when things went global.

Sara shared the 11-year-old’s letter in a regional newsletter for Western USPS employees, and many started sending letters of their own to the inspiring kid. Doug showed up with two boxes filled with letters from his fellow USPS employees. They shared jokes and expressions of appreciation for Emerson’s efforts.

In addition, they even shared some of their feelings about being away from their family or the difficulties of their job, as Hugh shared on Twitter.

Today, we saw Doug getting out of the truck with two BOXES of letters from around the country. We snapped a quick photo through the door as he and Emerson met for the first time. It was a beautiful moment on silent reciprocity. pic.twitter.com/WjpOJmxoNf

— Hugh Weber (@hughweber) May 4, 2020

Overall, the efforts of a young girl led many to open up and share their feelings and struggles through her father’s Twitter DMs. Ironically, Emerson’s age didn’t stop her from using an old way of communicating to inspire many people to do the same. So consider folding up your laptop, picking up a pen and paper and writing a letter to someone meaningful in your life.

When was the last time you wrote a letter? What was it about?

Tell us about your letter writing experience in the comments below!

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For ten years, Gerber has conducted an annual photo search contest to find its next Gerber Baby. Last year’s winner, broke a big barrier by becoming the first Gerber Baby with Down syndrome. And in 2020, 1-year-old Magnolia made history in another unique way.

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#TBT to Spokesbaby Magnolia’s 1st Birthday on Saturday! Do you have a #May baby? Sing out in the comments so our Gerber community can wish them a Happy Birthday too! #AnythingforBaby #GerberPhotosearch2020 #GerberSpokesbaby2020 #HappyBirthday #FirstBirthday

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By being named the 2020 Gerber Baby, she became the first adopted baby to win earn the coveted title.

She faced huge odds at winning the contest considering 327,000 entries were submitted to the company’s 10th annual photo search. However, the campaign spans back nearly 100 years when Ann Turner Cook became the first-ever Gerber Baby in 1928.

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Hello and congratulations to Magnolia, our 2020 Gerber Spokesbaby! We’re thrilled to welcome you to our growing Gerber family! Please join Gerber and our friends @verizon, @walmart, and @gerberchildrenswear in sending Magnolia lots of love! To meet Magnolia, visit the link in bio. #AnythingforBaby #GerberPhotoSearch2020 #GerberSpokesbaby2020

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It certainly represented a fantastic turnout for the Earl family, who adopted Magnolia a year ago. Her mom, Courtney, explained how the life-changing phone call went down.

Courtney shared in the press release:

“On May 9th, 2019 we received a call from the Adoption Agency that there was an expectant mom that was in labor and wanted to talk to us.

We pulled off the highway, got a chance to connect with her amazing birth parents, and a few hours later, this sweet baby girl was born.”

The family still stays in contact with their daughter’s biological parents, which isn’t always the case for adopted children. Winning the photo contest represents a huge milestone for babies around the world. Promoting inclusion and diversity certainly seem important to Gerber.

The company said in a statement to TODAY:

“At Gerber, we have always recognized that every baby is a Gerber baby.

In the 10 years we have hosted Photo Search, we have been proud to feature babies of diverse backgrounds. This year is no exception by featuring Magnolia, our first adopted Gerber Spokesbaby.”

Not only do Magnolia and her family take home bragging rights, but there’s also a big payoff for her victory. She will be featured on Gerber’s social media platforms and marketing campaigns. The family will also receive a $25,000 prize and a number of other prizes. Gerber even gave Magnolia a shoutout on their Instagram page for her first birthday.

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Our new Gerber Spokesbaby Magnolia turns year old today, and we’re thrilled to celebrate this major milestone with her! While we can’t be there in person, we’re still connected and sending our messages of love (in all keys ) to Magnolia from across our Gerber family all over the country in honor of her first birthday. Thank you, Magnolia, for bringing us together to wish you a magical special day! Do you have a birthday wish for Magnolia? Share yours below! #AnythingforBaby #GerberPhotoSearch2020 #HappyBirthday #GerberSpokesbaby #FirstBirthday

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But ultimately, the real win is the fact that an adopted baby finally took home the coveted Gerber Baby title, which goes to show it doesn’t matter where you come from.

Have you ever been friends with or have a family member with an interesting adoption story?

Tell us in the comments below!

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