Today marked the thirtieth year I have lived on this planet. The day came and went with relative silence yet somewhere I heard something shift. Today also marked the day I received the news that we are having a girl. Today marked the day I realized what kind of father I will be.
As stated before we had been hoping there would be a girl in our future. I am excited to see how different raising a girl will be. After taking a few moments alone to think upon this news I was given a brief glimpse into my own future with my daughter. I clearly had an image of myself being terribly worried about all the evils boys would bring into her life. I could see myself cleaning a shotgun on the front porch as the boys came to pick her up. I could see 101 questions and a background check being done on any possible husbands to be. Maybe my premonition was exaggerated by my own fears. It is possible I will find the men in her life to be trustworthy and positive people. I only have to look back into my own life at that age and know without a shadow of a doubt…
…they are now all my enemy. Trust no one.
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I want to thank everyone who wished me a happy birthday today. This blog was started at a chapter change in my life and here’s hoping I’ll have plenty to write about in the pages to come.
October 29th, 2007 at 6:44 pm
the best thing you can do is be the kind of man you want your daughter to find when she starts to look. Most of us look for men that have the qualities of our fathers.
how’s that for pressure? :P
congratulations again and good luck.
October 29th, 2007 at 7:40 pm
All you could do is try your best to raise your daughter to make the best choices. enjoy the moments with her and experience all the wonders of her growing up. Be there and be fair. Lakelady has a good point. Most girls end up with people who have their fathers traits. Besides if all fails you can implant her with a RFID Chip .,,,, ;
October 29th, 2007 at 9:08 pm
A good phrase to remember is, “That’s my daughter boy, and I ain’t afraid to go back to prison.”
October 30th, 2007 at 6:31 am
LOL when my wife was pregnant with John Jr We though it was a girl at first by the way my wife was carrying. And I was planning all sorts of things to say to boys when she hit her teens. Well as you know it turned out to be a boy and now i have prepared speeches to my son how to be safe and what not to do when the time comes. And if the father looks like he is capable of murder to never go near his daughter.
Sheesh You think that is sort of hypocritical
October 31st, 2007 at 6:58 pm
Sorry I missed your birthday, my friend. I can remember how I felt when I found out we were going to have Elizabeth. I was sort of scared because a boy seemed easier, but I have to say she’s been such a joy. She’s my sparkle in life, the apple of my eye and my honey bear. I can’t imagine life without her. It is SO special, a daddy and his little girl. You’ll enjoy every minute of it.
November 1st, 2007 at 7:18 am
I admit, I am excited to have a “Daddy’s little girl”. Only a few months to go.