Monday, May 30, 2011

Daddy's Girl


When I was little, I thought my Dad could do anything. I remember holding his hand and feeling so safe, confident that no harm could come to me when I was with him. And I still know that Dad will always look after me.

And I love that Abbey feels the same way about her own Dad.


She and Steve have a special relationship - they're so similar, it's like seeing the same person in different sizes. Both have an odd combination of being extremely easygoing and yet very, very determined. Both love the same foods, and would eat an entire shop full of fruit and litres upon litres of milk in one sitting. Both are adventurous and love life.

And both love nothing more than making people laugh. Abbey will ask, "Am I funny?" and thinks a positive answer is the biggest compliment there is. Just like her Dad.

Our little munchkin is certain that her Daddy can fix anything. She'll tear a piece of paper and say, "It's okay, Daddy will fix it." And I don't want to correct her, I don't want her learn that he can't fix everything. Not yet.

When I see the two of them together, my heart almost bursts. These two make my life amazing.




How lucky am I?
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14 comments:

  1. JaneMay 30, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    This is so beautiful! They're very lucky to have each other. I love that innocence and trust that Abbey has of thinking Daddy can fix anything. Very cute photos too xxx

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  2. KateMay 30, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Beautiful, lovely post, Megan xo

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  3. ClaireyHewittMay 30, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    I have two littel Daddies girls too, the other day I was told I couldn't fix something, we have to wait til Dad gets home, he is the best fixer. And later told that Mums really arent much good at fixing.

    Let's hope these bonds provide assistance in years to come when we have teenage girls make us worry!

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  4. UnknownMay 30, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    This is so precious! I am a Daddy'd girl from way back and STILL believe they can fix everything (even rang mine last night asking about our sudden disappearance of hot water from our home - and even though he lives five hours away he still had suggestions for me!) Dad's rock!

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  5. Mum on the RunMay 30, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    So beautiful.
    It's a gorgeous relationship, isn't it?
    I think watching the ones you love, love each other is such a treat.
    :-)

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  6. Thea May 30, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    So, so lucky!
    This is a gorgeous post.

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  7. ChellaMay 30, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    I'm also a daddy's girl! =)

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  8. CatMay 30, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    She's incredibly blessed - as are you both. I learned FAR too early that my own Dad wasn't a presence to be relied upon - not much older than our kids now. And by the way, I posted something similar today....we are too spookily similar on occasion. :) xxxx

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  9. AnonymousMay 30, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    I WISH I was a Daddys girl. Sadly mine is responsible for lots of my insecurities. I think he thought he was trying to help but sooooo did not! I'd LOVE to be a Daddys girl, but I am so grateful that my daughters will be! My husband rocks and takes care of them all - so lucky for that!

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  10. NannaMelMay 30, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    very lucky indeed!
    bought a tear to my eye that one.... xxx

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  11. CourtneyMay 30, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Love the photo's. My daughter is daddy's girl too & it does melt your heart. Hit the nail on the head with this post. :)

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  12. UnknownMay 31, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    I wish all dads are like that. Lovely post you have there :)

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  13. Jodie AnstedMay 31, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Aww...I had a special relationship with my Dad. Still do.

    I love seeing how excited the boys are when they see their Dad at the end of a day. They think he's the ants pants.

    xx

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  14. DanielaJune 1, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    fabulous blog!

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