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Posted on 5/22/21 at 1:50 am to Cledus
From experience, every new phase is the best phase. And it’s hard to tell every old phase goodbye.
...I just have a couple toddlers. Haven’t dealt with teenage years.
Just wait until she’s talking to you, man. I don’t know if it gets better than, “I love you, daddy.”
...I just have a couple toddlers. Haven’t dealt with teenage years.
Just wait until she’s talking to you, man. I don’t know if it gets better than, “I love you, daddy.”
This post was edited on 5/22/21 at 1:51 am
Posted on 5/22/21 at 2:07 am to Cledus
My daughter was thought to be a boy on the ultrasound. We had some great times when she was young. I even taught her how to roll Toomer’s Corner. I walked her down the aisle last year. It’s still good and she will always be my daddy’s girl.
Posted on 5/22/21 at 2:10 am to drake20
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From experience, every new phase is the best phase. And it’s hard to tell every old phase goodbye.
I agree with this statement.
I have twin girls (8), boy (7), and baby girl (3). Baby is by far the sweetest of all of them. I’m pretty sure I’m in the middle of the best years and most innocent years possible. I enjoy it, but I’m a little sad this might be the best time of all when I look back one day.
I’m 100% done though and satisfied with that decision. I’m late 30’s. As great as they all are, I can NOT go through it all again.
Posted on 5/22/21 at 2:25 am to Cledus
My daughter is 2, my son is 13, but my daughter has me by every heartstring. Yes, its hard, you dont want any male figure to contact your daughter, but time will help you build strength to ‘let her go’. But now, they would go threw a wall first lol
Posted on 5/22/21 at 2:41 am to Cledus
I felt the same way 19 years ago about my twins. I still remember saying the exact thing that you are saying. Truth of the matter is they don’t stay young forever so enjoy it while you can. But, the older they get, the more things they accomplish, that same joy of being a father will always be there. Knowing that she will always be your little girl is all you or her will ever need, to be happy and melt your heart.
This post was edited on 5/22/21 at 2:43 am
Posted on 5/22/21 at 6:04 am to Cledus
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I know I can’t be the first dad that’s encountered this type of feeling before. Does it ever go away
Yes, when she is a teenager and starts popping off that smart mouth.
Posted on 5/22/21 at 6:06 am to Cledus
Never goes away, my 'Little Girl' is now 31.
Posted on 5/22/21 at 6:11 am to Cledus
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if I had a boy, which I really hope I have one day as I want a child I can rough and tumble play with and do guy things with
My little girl is about to turn 3, and I haven't done a thing different with her than I would have with a boy.
Maybe it changes when they start going to school instead of daycare.
Posted on 5/22/21 at 6:27 am to DabosDynasty
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Have another kid. It’ll be fine. Just keep doing it until you’re satisfied this feeling.
Agree. 100%
Posted on 5/22/21 at 6:37 am to Cledus
My daughter is forty-one. It never goes away. And while it is different with boys, it never goes away with them either.
Posted on 5/22/21 at 6:48 am to Cledus
My youngest daughter is three hours away from graduating college. She just moved out again (had moved back in when Laura tore up her apartment). Her older sisters (2) both live in Texas. She plans to move there too, after graduation.
Want some real sadness to look forward to? Imagine yourself waking up on this fine Saturday morning and reading this thread while looking around your big ol’ house and realizing that your (almost) fifty year old self is all alone now.
No matter where I’m at, what I’m doing or who I’m with, I drop everything when my phone rings and one of their names pops up. They still call me for advice over their mom and that’s what I’m most proud of now.
Want some real sadness to look forward to? Imagine yourself waking up on this fine Saturday morning and reading this thread while looking around your big ol’ house and realizing that your (almost) fifty year old self is all alone now.
No matter where I’m at, what I’m doing or who I’m with, I drop everything when my phone rings and one of their names pops up. They still call me for advice over their mom and that’s what I’m most proud of now.
Posted on 5/22/21 at 6:51 am to Cledus
They'll always be your "little girl" no matter what age they are
Posted on 5/22/21 at 7:01 am to Cledus
Cherish every moment boy or girl and raise them to fear the Lord!
Posted on 5/22/21 at 7:05 am to Cledus
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Posted on 5/22/21 at 7:07 am to Cledus
I can’t help you. I had three girls and never once wished they would stop growing and developing.
Posted on 5/22/21 at 7:13 am to SavageOrangeJug
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SavageOrangeJug
Welcome back, baw
Posted on 5/22/21 at 7:13 am to MonroeTigerstripes
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My daughter is almost 4. Every night, we say prayers, play a game, sing a song and then she makes me lift her up to touch the stars (glow in the dark stars on the ceiling). After that, she calls me back into her room for “one more hug” about 3 times. It’s a 30 minute ordeal but I’m soaking up every second. One day, she’ll never ask for any of it.
I did all of this with all three kids. Two boys and a girl. My husband on the other hand worked non-stop. He was raised to believe it's the man's job to provide and do nothing else. ( His parents had him very late in life and are OLD)
My kids are now adults, they remember all of the time and love they got from me. Whenever they have a problem or want to share a life event they are proud of, they come to me.
That time you spend is worth every minute. Keep up the good work.
This post was edited on 5/22/21 at 7:15 am
Posted on 5/22/21 at 7:17 am to Cledus
We’re bringing my little girl(8) to summer camp in Texas for a month in a couple of weeks.
I’m going to ball my eyes out when we drop her off.
It doesn’t go away.
I’m going to ball my eyes out when we drop her off.
It doesn’t go away.
Posted on 5/22/21 at 7:21 am to DLauw
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My youngest daughter is three hours away from graduating college. She just moved out again (had moved back in when Laura tore up her apartment). Her older sisters (2) both live in Texas. She plans to move there too, after graduation.
Want some real sadness to look forward to? Imagine yourself waking up on this fine Saturday morning and reading this thread while looking around your big ol’ house and realizing that your (almost) fifty year old self is all alone now.
No matter where I’m at, what I’m doing or who I’m with, I drop everything when my phone rings and one of their names pops up. They still call me for advice over their mom and that’s what I’m most proud of now.
Same here- with one difference- when the kids go back to Texas, so am I. If their Dad decides to stay in Louisiana, that's fine by me. I want you to know you are only alone if you allow yourself to be that way. Find something to fill that time, and make plans so that you are always there for them- because their kids will grow fast too!
I am not sad - I am hopeful for the future I will have as the best grandma ever- just like I was the very best Mom. I am sure you will be just the same.
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