Happy Day, damn time flies

[BigBear57]

Sixteen years ago today, my life made a rather amazing turn-around. One of the most wonderful things happened and since that time I've had so much more than myself to be concerned about. Around 1 PM I ran madly into a hospitol worried, scared, and excited all at once and upon approaching a large window I saw for the first time a naked lone child with a white bow in a wisp of hair atop her head and life hasn't been the same since. I stood there almost breathless. She was so tiny, 5 lbs and 11 ounces to be exact. She'd been delivered by emergency c-section, so I missed her grand entrance. I remember it so well, staring at her, seeing my own reflection in the nursery glass. I thought, am I capable of being her protector and guide in this world? Am I fitting to be a mentor to such a perfect little girl? I'm not sure I've been the best at it but I am profoundly certain I'm proud of the results. She is funny, smart, pretty and one of her Dad's best friends. Her constant presence has been my rock throughout these years. Y'all my daughter's 16 today and I'm one proud Pop!

[osuche]

Sweetheart, she is lucky to have a dad like you. ((((BigBear))))

[BigBear57]

Thanks Darlin' love you too :love:

[Catch22]

Now you have the joys of meeting all the young men that will be chasing her.

[jennaflower]

Happy Bday M!!!!!!! Amazing how just one life can make such a profound differnce in your life... :)

Hugs B... you are a wonderful dad.. she is the lucky one... (I know.. believe me.. Dad's are special creatures to us girls)

[Pita]

That is so sweet BigBear. On my 16th Birthday my dad had a dozen long stem red roses delivered to me. He said I would be getting lots of flowers in the years to come and he wanted to be the first to tell me how special I am.

Dad's are such an important part of a girls life and its so great that you know that and appreciate your role in her life. :)

[BigBear57]

Catch22, they also have the pleasure of meeting the Dad from Hell LOL She tried to introduce me to one already and he hid. Told her at school the next day, "I saw that big hairy man, I wasn't going over there!" LMAO

Jenn, you're too sweet thanks... I'm the one who's blessed though.

[BigBear57]

Thanks Tess, you're sweet. I'm taking her to her favorite restaurant and then shopping. We always have such a good time.

[Catch22]

Catch22, they also have the pleasure of meeting the Dad from Hell LOL She tried to introduce me to one already and he hid. Told her at school the next day, "I saw that big hairy man, I wasn't going over there!" LMAO

Jenn, you're too sweet thanks... I'm the one who's blessed though.


LOL Good.

[Cassiopeia]

Congrats BB57! :cheers:

I hope the two of you enjoy this special day.

[imaginewithme]

Awww bigbear57.....this was so sweet to read. Thank you for letting us be part of such joy. She is very lucky to have such an amazing dad. You're an awesome guy and such a sweetheart!

Have a wonderful day together, enjoy every single minute of it.

:heart:

[nikki1979]

aw how sweet, happy bday to her and congrats

nikki

[BigBear57]

Cassi, thanks Hon. We're going to her favorite Italian place and then shopping. Looks like a giggle all day affair. LOL

IWM, Thanks so much coming from you it means all the more, you're the awesome one I keep telling you. :p

Nikki Hon, so glad to see you back and thanks. BTW Megan (my daughter) loves your penguin quote. I quoted you once and she loved it. She said you just had to be cool. I told her if she only knew. I hope your trip was awesome.

[sodaklostsoul]

Happy Birthday to your daughter BigBear.

Mine is only 7, but I'm scared already for the teen years to come.

[Lilith]

Sweet 16....Happy happy one all over her. It's lovely to see your pride and devotion to her.

[Irish]

BigBear57---Congratulations.It's true that your priorities,in life,change.My
daughters are 34 & 36 now,but as a doorstop,I still have,that says---
"Anyone can be a father,but it takes someone special,to be a Daddy!"One of
my daughters gave it to me,years ago,& it is still special to me.I also,keep a
note,that my youngest daughter gave me,a few years ago,after a particularly
rough time in her life!(Divorce,Youngest son's Autism diagnosis,etc)It says-
No matter how bad life gets,I can always depend on you & Ma!You'd be
suprised at how these things,mean so much to you! Irish

[Steph]

Very sweet, BigBear! :D It sounds like it's going to be a great day!

[Teddy Bear]

Having 2 daughters of my own I know how special and wonderful they can be!! Cherish every moment you spend together.

Happy Sweet 16 to the little bear cub!! And congrats to Daddy bear on the close bond you have with her. Have a great day! :)

[Catch22]

On her 18th birthday you can give her a password for Pixies. :)

[Aqua]

Happy Birthday to Megan!! I am sure she is as proud of you as you are of her Bigbear! Best wishes to your daughter on her sweet sixteenth. :D

[Irish]

Depending on where you live,you realise that now she can get her operaters
license!(Drivers license) Irish :rolleyes:

[TinTennessee]

I hope she has the most wonderful and memorable 16th birthday ever. You two are very lucky to have each other and share such a close relationship. I have come to realize that there are some pretty wonderful parents floating around Pixies.

[wyndhy]

a very happy b-day to your daughter and a very big hug for a wonderful dad

[BigBear57]

Hey Y'all, thanks so much for the well wishes and warnings too. We just got back and had a great time. She finally got to try The Olive Garden and managed to pick up a few "extras" too. Irish, because I know she'll be a legal driver soon I got her a cellphone. She's a pretty good driver but I feel better knowing she's just a few numbers from telling me when something's wrong. She's already got a car, her Mom got a deal on a used Toyota so she's set the be free....I guess that's what's made me sorta sentimental about this birthday. She'll have more to do elsewhere and I might not see as much of my baby. Like I said earlier though. I'm proud of who she is and trust that she knows how to act. <sigh> Just another milestone, but she's still my baby.

[Midnight Kiss]

Congrats, :) and I am glad to hear that the 2 of you shared such a wonderfully special day together.

[Irish]

BigBear57---The cell phone is a good idea.I always told,my wife & daughters,
that it wasn't their driving that worried me,it was the other persons!At least with the phone,they can tell you that they're alright.I found MANY times,that
a cell phone is worth it's weight in Gold! Irish

[imaginewithme]

So glad you had a great day...she'll always be your baby...I am 31 years old and my mom will still hug me and say "ok, come home now".....

Hugs

[RandyGal]

This has to be one of the sweetest things I've ever read.
A daddy/daughter relationship can be one of the most special things in the world!

Happy Birthday to your daughter!!

[LixyChick]

Ohhhh...this is so sweet to stumble upon in the morning! I hope her day was wonderful! You sure have a way with words hun... Makes me smile every time I read something from you!

(((((M & B)))))

[huntersgirl]

What a sweet post! One of the daddy/daughter things I missed out on, but so wished that I had had. I'm glad you two had a nice time, she is a very lucky girl to be so loved! :)

[Grumble]

Well BB she is a lucky girl to have such a great dad and what a coincidence
my daughter is 16 on the 24th of this month.

Best wishes to you both :)

[dicksbro]

Happy for you, BigBear, and congrats to Megan!

[BigBear57]

Just a sidenote, when she awoke this morning I let her read the original post. I got the biggest hug ever. She didn't say anything but then she didn't have to.

Grumble I know your daughter is blessed with a great dad too my friend. Best wishes on her special day too and thanks for the comments. Thanks to ALL my Pixie friends. You just enrich the experience even more.