Another Nearly Wordless Wednesday:
Yes, I know I’m actually posting this on a Tuesday, but I couldn’t wait. If I say so myself my daughter looks so cute heading off to her first day of preschool. She just turned three years old last month. Why does seeing her leave put a lump in my throat? Of course you want them to grow up, but, well, sometimes I must confess I’d love to put her in a safe tower someplace (think Rapunzel). Is that a dad thing? Am I the only one who feels this way?
p.s. She is wearing custom Swarovski Crystals sneakers. ☚ Visit my wife’s blog for DIY instructions.
p.p.s. Feel free to tell me how cute she is. I won’t mind. 😉
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Oh man, I am soooo there with you. Every day my little girl gets all dressed up for school, and presents herself in all her cuteness to the family for inspection and accolades. Pink/sparklies/ribbons… Abandon all hope ‘ye who enter daddyhood.
Daughters will rock you to your core.
(here’s my take on the exact same phenomenon)
http://dorkdaddy.com/2011/09/04/stranger-in-the-house/
-Dork Dad
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Love the blog of yours you linked to. Glad I’m not the only dad who feels that way. I’ve seen that commercial you included. I’ll see if I can post it here. OMG… that sure tugs at the old heart strings. I know it’s for Subaru, which makes really great cars (and commercials), but I think I’m going to go for an M1 Abrams tank for my girl.
She looks great! And I love her sneakers – hope she has a great first day of school
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Hi, Annie. Yes, thank you. She had two great teachers and thought it was a ball! Here’s another photo my wife took of her heading out the door. For some reason this one in particular chokes me up a bit. Yes, real men cry.
She is absolutely adorable. But my favorite one is the one you included in the Comments! I just love that photo…Wonder what is on her mind as she is getting ready to face the world! ~Hugs, M
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Yeah, I know. Thanks. It reminds me of the Bilbo Baggin’s quote:
[sniff]
She is SUPER cute!! I saw the DIY post on the shoes…great idea! And I love the shirt!
wm
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Awww… thank you so much. I must give my wife credit for both the shoes and the photo! Hope all is well with you?
When my kid started preschool, I wept like a cat lady watching someone get married on a soap opera. Meanwhile, he did everything but push me out the classroom door.
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LOL. Yeah, would it have killed him to have given you just one stricken “Mommy, please don’t leave me” look before shoving you out the door? 😉
I love that shirt! And the shoes to match..
I keep trying to tell my kids that they can’t get any older or bigger but they know the truth by now…if only we could find a way to stop time!
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Hi, Amy. I just found your comment in the spam bin. Yeah, I love the shirt (and the blingy shoes). They do grow up so fast don’t they?