To all the girls who will forever be "daddy’s little girl"—congrats on being a part of what I believe to be one of the best things in life. Not only do you have someone wrapped around your finger, you have a best friend that will never leave your side.
Although it took me a while to admit that while, yes, I’m practically 20 and am still daddy’s little girl, it’s something that I’m pretty damn happy about and hope to never lose the title for. Being daddy’s little girl means having that one person there that’s always happy to do what whatever you want, whenever you want. Whether it’s watching some girlie TV show that you know they would never otherwise watch, or pretending to act interested about your best friend’s sister’s boyfriend drama, the time you two spend together is irreplaceable. Their listening ears are irreplaceable. Not to mention the fact that whenever it comes to boys, you’re the princess and they are the jerks. Regardless of the situation, a dad always knows how to make his daughter feel like a million bucks and realize the boy is nothing more than a bump in the road, because as we all know, there are plenty of fish in the sea. The memories that a daddy and daughter share make for some of the best stories, laughs, and in some cases even tears. Yes, dare I say it, tears—and not always happy tears. The guy that has had your back literally since day one, who has seen you succeed in the best of ways and fail in the worst, he, too, has emotions—especially when it comes to you—the little girl he has adored for years. I’ve come to learn that a father watching his daughter grow up tends to be emotional. So ladies, an extra text or a five-minute conversation could really make his day, and after all he’s done for us, I think we owe it back to him. While times do get rough and tears are occasionally shed, the love and support a father has for his daughter is never lost. So, if you’re lucky enough to have what I do, keep counting your blessings and batting your eyelashes—because we all know they both work equally well.
With this being said, I know we girls get a bad rep for getting whatever we want but no, that’s not the case. I still get told no, it's just that my “but, Dad!” face works a little bit better than my brother.
So, thank you, Dad, for the countless episodes of "Real Housewives" that I know you didn’t really have an interest in watching, picking me up way after you went to sleep, our Sunday dinner dates, our Devils hockey bonding, being the best hiking partner and everything else you’ve ever done for me. I could never make it up to you. XOX—Puppy
