My dad is one of the most important people in my life. He has been my best friend from day one and I'm so grateful for that.

1. He let me help him, even though I wasn't exactly helpful

I remember when we built an addition on our house he practically did it by himself, but he let me paint a wall which i thought was very exciting and i was proud of my work. I recently realized that i painted the wall behind the fridge... but at least i learned how to paint and got to spend time with my dad.

2. He teaches me about cars

Me and my dad have always bonded over cars. i even got to go with him when he got his corvettes and mustang. I helped pick a few of them out too. It's nice to know about cars, not only because one day I'm going to have to buy one of my own, but its also a good conversation starter.

3. He's protective over me

He isn't one of those crazy dads who threatens my boyfriend or something like that, but he is protective over me. I can tell he only wants the best for me and would speak up if he didn't think i was receiving the best.

4. He teaches me how to fix things instead of just doing it for me

He wants me to be able to fix and do things on my own. He always shows me how he's doing something when he's doing it. Although i rarely remember what he did and have to ask again he will just smile and say yeah let me show you again. He knows it takes seeing it more than once to learn and he's incredibly patient.

5. He's been there for every important day in my life

My dad would never even think about missing a big day in my life, he wants to be part of it all even though he may complain through it all. He's been at every sporting event, graduation, and so much more. Im so thankful he takes time out of his busy day to go to something he'd probably rather not be at, but knows its important to me so goes anyways

6. He works harder than anyone else I know

He's constantly working over time, waking up at 4am. He's sore and exhausted at the end of the day, but doesn't complain once. He happily heads off to work every morning and sometimes even cooks dinner when he gets home. He is one incredible man.

"A "daddys little girl" is the one who would rather get her hands covered in engine oil with dad, than stay in the house and bake buns with her mother!" and forever a daddy's girl i will be. Happy father's Day!