Growing up in a household of three girls and one boy, I was lucky enough to be super close to my dad! Whether it was going golfing, fishing, or learning to grill I was definitely attached to him at the hip! Hey, I mean he only had one boy to shoot skeet with he was bound to get a girl to try.
Although I am older now, my sisters and I are still and will forever be Daddy's little girls. While we say we learn a lot from our parents, I personally think we rub off on our parents a little bit as well. They have to learn a few things from us, even if it's just how short their patience is. And boy, there is a lot to learn when you have daughters.
Here are a few things any dad with daughters has definitely mastered!
1. Learning to give the girls some space when need be!
Yes, we all know we all have those days every now and then, but thankfully dads have learned to read the signs and give us some extra leeway on those days. If they are really good they will stock the fridge with chocolate ice cream and pass it through a slightly cracked door along with a spoon.
2. They always make you feel loved
My dad never fails to say "did I tell you how much I love you today?" just this simple reminder of his love, makes everything else worthwhile.
3. They learn to take the perfect selfie
This is definitely for those trendy dads out there! What better way to capture a picture with your favorite girls than with that duck face!
4. They always know the right thing to say
My dad has been well versed in this! Stick to the script and you won't get hurt. "honey this is beautiful" "You look pretty" "yes you can have money" and "do you want two of it" are always safe bets.
5. They are always their daughter's first date
Growing up, daddy daughter Sunday lunch dates were a weekly occurrence. So just remember dads, although your girls may grow up you will always be their first true love. Make sure they know that even after their second, third, etc loves break their hearts, you'll be the true love that never leaves them.
6. Pink becomes a statement in the wardrobe
While we know girls love pink, when there are so many girls in your household a man needs learn to embrace his pastels. How else are you going to match your princesses at Daddy-Daughter Dances?
7. They will forever be incredibly protective
Whether it is threatening to bring out the shotgun, or simply tearing up when she leaves to go on a date. A daughter is always daddies little girl even until she has daughters of her own. So men, watch out.
