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Well, it’s official … Heather and I are having a girl as child number 2. Though my sis already announced it to the world, I thought I should make it known to.
Being Eliot’s Dad hasn’t phased me. I can handle a boy. I understand boys. I was one (still am at heart).
But a girl is a whole different bag. I’m excited … but already a little scared (oh God, please help me through those teenage years).
Having served previously as a youth pastor, I know that girls change more often in more ways imaginable between 12 and 17 years of age.
Friends become enemies who become friends who become enemies, etc.
“I like this … No I don’t like that anymore … Ooh why would you think I like that? … What are you an idiot!!! Of course I like that!”
It’s going to be a fun experience. Still praying for Mommy and the little one due to enter the world in September.
SO TELL ME:
Are you a daddy to a girl? Can you help a brother out?
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Brian Niece
www.brianniece.com
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Category: Family, Parenting 3 comments »
April 27th, 2007 at 9:10 pm
sorry bout that!!!
April 28th, 2007 at 8:57 pm
As you know I am just starting that fun phase with Erin. I only have one tidbit of info. You will never forget the first time she crawls up into your lap and hugs you and says I love you daddy. I think those moments will get you through the tough times.
May 24th, 2007 at 9:59 pm
I’m not a parent. But I am a teenage girl so maybe I can help you out. There’s a cute analogy I saw on a TV show where the girl is pulling away from her father and he’s hurt and frustrated with her. So his wife says “When you buy a belt what’s the first thing you do” and he says “I bent over and tie my shoes to make sure it won’t snap in half” and the wife replies “Right, but you don’t want it to break, because you want it to support you”. Teenagers pull away from their parents because they want to know they’ll always be there. They want to know you care enough to set down the rules but still be the kind considerate father they need. I’ve been disappointed in many ways because of this, but I know well enough to know that you won’t disappoint your daughter. Or Elliot. Let them know God is there and do the best you can. If it is your best there’s nothing more you can do except trust. God Bless You!