#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.

#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.

#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.

#13

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



Wisdom is knowing the difference.

#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.

#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.

#19

#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.

#2000

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