My oldest daughter, Ashley, picked up a saying during her preschool years, "Girl Trapped." This occurs when a boy finds himself sitting between two girls (there is also "boy trapped" when a girl is between two boys). It's the new generation's form of "cooties" if you will. So, naturally, as I am living in a house with a lovely wife and 4 daughters, Ashley likes to mention to me quite often that I am, indeed, girl trapped. Whether we're at the dinner table, on the couch, or in the car, it's just what I am most of the time.
You know what, I'm okay with that. Raising daughters is actually quite a lot of fun. Would I have liked a son? Maybe. I'm actually holding out hope that having all daughters means I'll have plenty of grandsons someday. But for now, I will enjoy every moment of dancing with princesses, witnessing epic soap operas with barbies, always keeping in the forefront of my mind that if I want them to marry exceptional men, I need to be an exceptional father.
Girl Trapped, and proud of it every day.
You know what, I'm okay with that. Raising daughters is actually quite a lot of fun. Would I have liked a son? Maybe. I'm actually holding out hope that having all daughters means I'll have plenty of grandsons someday. But for now, I will enjoy every moment of dancing with princesses, witnessing epic soap operas with barbies, always keeping in the forefront of my mind that if I want them to marry exceptional men, I need to be an exceptional father.
Girl Trapped, and proud of it every day.
BTW, I would like to compile a top ten list answering this question: "What's so great about being a dad?" You are welcome to leave a comment giving your top reasons, and we'll see if one of yours makes the list. Thanks for reading.
Hi Dave, welcome to the blogging world. My wife is the mastermind behind our blog, she found your blog, and she's typing this now with some of my input.
ReplyDeleteLook at you with 4 girls! They're adorable. Lucky Daddy to have all those girls who adore you!
To answer your question: The greatest thing about being a dad is when your crying little girl wraps her arms tight around your neck. She puts all her faith in you knowing only you can make it better. And you do.
We'll be reading!