#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.

#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.

#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.

#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!

#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.

#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...

#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!