TO DAD (s)

 

 

 

As independent as I have always been, I will forever be my daddy's little girl. My dad is a stand up man. My father for as far back as I can remember was always a hard worker, and managed to raise 2 children as a single parent. Worked 2 jobs to give us everything we needed and wanted & for that I  can’t thank him enough. I’m forever grateful for the sacrifices he made for his children.  So, this list goes out to a man I was blessed to call my dad - just some reasons why I love my dad as much as I do.

 

1.       Hard worker – I don’t know of a man that could have done what he did as a young single parent.

2.       His honesty. He will give it to you straight up – he taught me that one

3.       His heart. He wears it on his sleeve and as the saying goes: like father like daughter ;)

4.       His eyes. The way he looks at those he loves with love in his eyes (my only wish is that I had his baby blues)

5.       His patience. I mean, I’m his daughter – enough said.

6.       He is strict. & while I used to strongly disagree and fight him tooth and nail, I have come to appreciate his ways and how it helped shape my life.

7.      He is funny. Like really funny. He will make a poker face smile from ear to ear. & he doesn’t try to - he just has such a great sense of humor.

8.       The man can dance. You don’t have to ask him twice to dance with you.

9.       He can sing too. Doo Wop music runs through his blood.

10.   He is really really good at sports - I did not take after him. lol

11.   He is a good storyteller. I look forward to the day when he shares the same stories with his grandkids

12.   He is grateful for what he has in his life.

13.   He married a woman just as special as he - & I couldn’t be more blessed to have both.

14.   His chickensoup. Hands down the best.

15.   He can have a good time just about anywhere he goes

16.   He is not a fighter although he did serve our country in Vietnam - The man is a gentle soul.

17.   He is a looker and a dresser. Sharpest dressed dad I know!

18.   He loves to travel and I love to hear about their trips together

19.   He moved his family to a better area so we could have a better life

20.   Christmas morning with him is the best, he loves to see us light up.

21.   His hair is always in place – with a comb in his back pocket ready to go!

22.   His laugh. It’s contagious.

23.   His hands – the hands I remember holding as a little girl when I needed his support.

24.   He is my father and he is perfect

25.   I still can call him daddy

26. He sat through every dance recital & made up dance routine in the house and always made me feel like s shining star.

27. We love the same music. I can jam out with my dad like we are from the same era.

28. His height and weight. He has always been in tip top shape and taught me how to lift weights at a young age. The man can eat what he wants and doesnt gain a pound - I did not take after him with this one....

29. He is my dad

30. My #1 idol

 

                                                      With love forever, your little girl.

& As I wipe my tears from typing this list, I managed to compile a gift guide to help make your shopping trip a little easier.