#104

Life is a series of doors. 
Sometimes you get to choose the door you go thru but some other times you just have to accept the one is given to you and just storm thru like a fucking maniac.

#95

Sometimes you got to flip out and go bat shit crazy to make a point.

#9

After a long day of misbehavior and discipline, always give twice as many hugs at bed time.

#80

Ice cream covers over a multitude of sins... Know her favorite flavor.

#179

Learn to trust her. 
Gradually give her more freedom as she gets older. She will rise to the expectations you set for her.

#215

Remember, just like a butterfly, she too will spread her wings and fly some day...
Enjoy her caterpillar years.

#207

Let her know she can always come home. No matter what.

#35

Always ask for her opinion, no matter if she is only 2 years old...

Even though you may not always see eye to eye, the simple act of consistently asking will help her realize her thoughts, feelings, and opinions matter.

#27

When your teenage daughter is upset, learning when to engage and when to back off will add years to YOUR life. 

 If you succeed in doing this, tell me how.

#12

At times, her actions, thought processes, feelings... or some combination of the three, will be beyond your ability to comprehend. 
Don’t even try... But when in doubt... trust your heart. She already does.

#8

Today you are driving her to school. Tomorrow she’s going off to college...






Don’t blink.

#13

Sometimes she needs you to hold on. 
Other times she needs you to let go. 



Wisdom is knowing the difference.

#161

Band t-shirts are a MUST... 
Refer to rule #246, so you know what bands you should get... 


 Bonus points if you get matching shirts!

#134

Take it easy on the presents for her birthday and Christmas. Instead, give her the gift of experiences you can share together... 

 Then again... BIG cool gifts has never hurt anyone, AND the joy in their eyes when they see the shinny wrapping is glorious!

You can share both experiences and toys together...

#113

Holding her upside down by the legs while she giggles and screams uncontrollably is great for your biceps. 

WARNING: She has no concept of muscle fatigue.

#91

Introduce them to the swings at your local park. They’ll squeal for you to push her higher and faster. 
Their definition of “higher and faster” is probably not the same as yours... Keep that in mind.

When they get a bit older, your definition of higher and faster will be a lot closer to their's. When that day comes, go ahead… give it all you've got.

#79

She’ll probably want to crawl in bed with you after a nightmare.

 This is a good thing!!

#128

Take her swimsuit shopping...
Don’t be afraid to veto some of her choices, but resist the urge to buy her full-body beach pajamas.

#141

Let them roll around in the grass, it’s good for their soul. 

It’s not bad for yours either...

#107

It is in their nature to make music. 
 It’s up to you to introduce them to the right instruments until they can choose on their own.

#106

Lullaby... Always and I do mean ALWAYS, sing a lullaby to your kid... That is a special bond that will never be broken, no matter how old they get not only they will remember these songs but it can even comfort them in times of distress...

Just a few suggestions in case you don't know what to sing....

#19

#86

Dance with her.
Start when she’s a little girl or even when she’s a baby.



Don’t wait ‘til her wedding day.

#83

There will come a day when your kid asks for a puppy.
Don’t over think it, just say, “Yes.”

#47

Go ahead. Buy her those pearls, before someone else does...

#62

Address anyone who carries a firearm professionally as Sir or Ma’am.

#24

NEVER miss her birthday. 
In ten years she won’t remember the present you gave her, she will remember if you weren’t there.

#30

She’s as smart as any boy... Make sure she knows that.

#998

Take her camping. 
Immerse her in the great outdoors. Watch her eyes fill with wonder the first time she sees the beauty of wide open spaces. 

PS:
Leave the iPad at home. Bring a camera!

#2000

Learn when to say no. 
She may be fucking pissed today, but someday you’ll both be glad you stuck to your guns.

#248

It’s never too early to start teaching her about money.

She will still probably suck you dry as a teenager… and on her wedding day.

#172

Save the day.
She’ll grow up looking for a hero, It might as well be you.
She’ll need you to come through for her over and over again throughout her life. Rise to the occasion. Red cape and blue tights optional.
Gun blazing would be preferable.  

#615

Teach 'em to roller skate. Watch their confidence soar.

#706

Tell her she’s beautiful. Say it over and over again. Someday an animated movie or “beauty” magazine will try to convince her otherwise.

#997

Always be there. Quality time doesn’t happen without quantity time. Hang out together for no other reason than just to be in each other’s presence. Be genuinely interested in the things that interest her. She needs her dad to be involved in her life at every stage. Don’t just sit idly by while she add years to her… add life to her years.