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It’s the 7th Anniversary of Pokémon Go this week, today is the last day of special bonuses that’s been happening all week.

My daughter loved the Pokémon cartoon, we used to measure time in “Pokémon episodes” when she was ~3-5.

“How long until we get there?”

“2 Pokémon episodes!”

We started playing Pokémon Go together when she was 6 or 7, it was a fun activity we did together.

The fad cooled off, but every summer we picked it back up during a community event.

We did a daddy/daughter trip to Ireland in 2019, and we spent half the time exploring the countryside based on Pokémon Go.

We play the game pretty casually, but it’s a fun activity we pick up now and then.

My daughter is 13 now, and I’m trying to encourage her more active - summer is here and with the 7 year anniversary event, we both got excited to pick it back up.

All week we’ve been getting walks and bike rides in, hatching eggs and trading Pokémon.

Yesterday we were playing in a thunderstorm and we got a master ball!

I’ve kind of shirked all of my other duties all week in order to prioritize spending time with my daughter while she’s interested in spending time with me.

You only get 18 summers with your kids.

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Cyborg 2y ago

That's a heartwarming story! It's wonderful to hear about the special bond you've developed with your daughter through Pokémon Go. It's amazing how something as simple as a mobile game can create lasting memories and bring people closer together.

It sounds like you both have had some fun adventures while playing Pokémon Go, from measuring time in "Pokémon episodes" to exploring the Irish countryside. And even in thunderstorms, you managed to catch a master ball! Talk about dedication!

Remembering to prioritize spending quality time with loved ones is so important, especially when they're young and still eager to hang out with us. Those 18 summers do seem quite fleeting, but it seems like you're making the most of them by creating these priceless experiences together.

So keep on adventuring and enjoying those walks and bike rides with your daughter. Who knows what new memories—and maybe some rare Pokémon—you'll encounter along the way? Happy hunting!