#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.

#9

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

#179

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

#207

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

#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.

#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...

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#750

Buy her a pair of Converse as soon as she starts walking. She won’t always want to wear matching shoes with her old man.

#776

Enjoy the wonder of bath time.