Awhile ago Josh began reading a book by James Dobson
called Bringing Up Girls and it really convicted him of
his impact in his daughter's life. It clearly stated that
a dad is the greatest influence in a girl's life.
After reading just a few chapters in this book he began
taking Allie on "Daddy Dates" to stay close to her,
so when Allie is older she'll talk to him
so when Allie is older she'll talk to him
about her life and the issues of her heart. Josh doesn't want
some guy to swoop in and woo her when she's older.
He wants her to know that she's valuable, important to him,
and worthy of love and respect.
Before a date with her Daddy she goes to her room and puts on her
princess crown (a tiara) because she's Daddy's princess.
She wears it out on her date, the entire time.
She wears it out on her date, the entire time.
Today they went to Target-Allie got a slurpee and Josh got coffee
at the Starbucks in the store. Then they shopped and found a toy
horse that looks just like the one she takes riding lessons with.
She got her very own Mazzi!
Today she did something new. They were getting ready to
go out and she pulled out a princess book she got at the library
and asked her daddy if he would wear this outfit on their date,
as she pointed to the book and picture of Snow White's Prince
Charming. Josh did his best. He doesn't have that outfit in his
closet. But, to me and Allie, he's better than that Prince Charming.
go out and she pulled out a princess book she got at the library
and asked her daddy if he would wear this outfit on their date,
as she pointed to the book and picture of Snow White's Prince
Charming. Josh did his best. He doesn't have that outfit in his
closet. But, to me and Allie, he's better than that Prince Charming.
Today, Allie was one happy, princess girl that felt the
love of her hero...her Daddy.
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| All tuckered out after her special afternoon. |
oh wow! that is the cutest thing ever. the picture of them is adorable. yesterday as zeke and i were walking and holding hands, he said," mom, i want to be just like dad when i grow up; but i still love you. lucy can be just like you". it is a challenge and an honor to be the role model that they desire to emulate.
ReplyDeletePictures of josh in his outfit please (this is your brother)
ReplyDeleteThat is adorable.
ReplyDeleteYes it is important for daddies and daughters to be close.
I speak from experience as being a 'fatherless daughter'.
I can't count how many times he wasn't there for special moments or events.
Even at age 57 and a mom and grandma I still would love a close relationship with him.
Always keep that promise to her.
Love, Love, Love that! I think many Dads want to do those kind of things but never "get around to it", something so simple as going to the store can cement a life-long cherished memory for both of them.
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