Running_Bare's blog post

Monday, December 7, 2009, 12:50:45 PM

And so on Saturday it is my eldest daughter's 21st birthday party and I find myself wondering where the hell the years have gone, and who is this grown woman that calls me Dad?

I am way to young and irresponsible to have a child this age, and I am often challenged by what sort of role model I am to her. I have tried to enchourage her to be open minded, inquisitive, self sufficent and respectful. I have taught her to speak her mind, but be mindful of who she is speaking to, but also made her aware of the fact she has two ears and one mouth for a reason, and that is to listen twice as much as she talks.

She is a good kid, has the usual issues that young adults her age have, and I hope we have done a good job with her, and suspect we have.

Those of you on Facebook, look out for the pics, it's going to be one hell of an evening, and as for Dad's speach, well the less said about that, the better!!

Be safe all.

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Others Have Said:

Northern Star on 7-Dec-09 13:10:49

are you gunna tear up at the dads speech? ../me thinks so :) way to go!! be proud dad! :)

seaxun on 7-Dec-09 13:34:17

:) .....good onya both for raising a well rounded women .

DicksyChick on 7-Dec-09 13:39:50

And don't forget to lock her in her bedroom again once the party's over!!!

Hope you all have a great time :)

By-the-Sea on 7-Dec-09 14:19:16

Sounds like you did a stand up job as being a parent....My eldest is 35 so I know the drill.smile

gtwcw on 7-Dec-09 16:56:52

There has never been a hand book that covers parenting accurately, we do what we can. Enjoy the party!

mdguy on 7-Dec-09 17:08:10

Awww, RB! :-))

P.E.M. 11 on 7-Dec-09 17:27:11

Im sure that you have raised a a wonderful young lady there.And with your wisdom to guide her along when she may,have doubts?

I am sure she will be that much more of a respectful woman as she grows older as well.

Well Done my friend and a very happy birthday to her as well.

Cheers

walter67 on 7-Dec-09 19:09:34

You're not too bad for a Sith Ifrikin! I'm sure your daughter has had the best upbringing! Cheers mate!

foxilady on 7-Dec-09 19:25:08

Hope it all goes well and happy birthday to her! xxx :)

ImSure on 7-Dec-09 21:44:13

I'm sure you've done a great job :)

Wodja on 8-Dec-09 3:03:36

:)) ... nuff said :)

Running_Bare on 8-Dec-09 5:38:19

Awww thanks Guys... :-)

Big Hairy Bear on 9-Dec-09 10:34:41

Well done guys on raising your little girl to that exalted age,now you can tell her it is all downhill from here! :) KIDDING!