falcaineer Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 (edited) To all dads out there with daughters: Been spending a lot of time with my girls over the Christmas break, and one just showed me this video. The girl's reaction is priceless. Made me laugh, but also made me think...50 may still be too early! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZsYy0wYBBA P.S. Is there a way embed the video? Edited January 5, 2017 by falcaineer Nickfire20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sahls01gmc Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I have 3 daughters....this one hits close to home. falcaineer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 They're our "little girls" forever. I hated it when mine started dating. Fortunately (or not) she only dated 2 guys. One was her high school crush for 2 years, and then she met her future husband senior year of high school. He was the older brother of her prom date. I made sure she waited until she got out of college before getting married, so she finished up in 3 1/2 years with a double major in criminal justice and political science, magna cum laude, and even studied in Germany. She finished school in January of 02 and got married in July of 02. 14 years married, 2 kids, full time government job. I'm more than a little bit of a proud daddy. And then there are sons. Nickfire20, falcaineer and BrianT 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkj4243 Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 And then there are sons. Amen to that! Son is older than daughter by a couple years, both still single, but daughter a lot more responsible than son may ever be.............. the hardest part of being a parent, is watching them make mistakes which impact their lives tremendously, when you know in your hearts they were brought up and taught better than their actions may indicate......... society today doesn't seem to think consequences come into the equation anymore................... LFairbanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ls1transam Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 (edited) I tip my hat to all those that are parents. I am the youngest of 4, and I'm the only boy. All my sister have children. So I have 4 nephews. Their ages are 6, 11, 15 and 17. I love them all, and I've helped with them all. I've done it all except change a diaper. But whatever gene it is in people that makes them want to have children, I just don't have it. I never want children lol. Edited January 6, 2017 by Ls1transam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcaineer Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 They're our "little girls" forever. That they are, Rich. That they are. I couldn't be blessed anymore with better, more precious girls. Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 And then there are sons. Amen to that! Son is older than daughter by a couple years, both still single, but daughter a lot more responsible than son may ever be.............. the hardest part of being a parent, is watching them make mistakes which impact their lives tremendously, when you know in your hearts they were brought up and taught better than their actions may indicate......... society today doesn't seem to think consequences come into the equation anymore................... My son will be 40 in August and still single, and the daughter being more responsible........YEP. I guess that's why we men need women in our lives. At least most of us guys do. DieselDude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkj4243 Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I tip my hat to all those that are parents. I am the youngest of 4, and I'm the only boy. All my sister have children. So I have 4 nephews. Their ages are 6, 11, 15 and 17. I love them all, and I've helped with them all. I've done it all except change a diaper. But what're gene it is in people that makes them want to have children, I just don't have it. I never want children lol. John, for me coming from a family of 6 kids, 5 boys and a girl, after being married for over 10 years without kids, didn't know if we would ever have any. Then unexpectedly pregnancy and son born. Daughter about 27 months later. Life changing, but in a good way, and it also allows for the family name to continue on for future generations. With the world in the state it is today, it definitely is a lot more challenging for the younger people, but there is no reward more satisfying than seeing your child not only come into the world, but make their may through life as well. Rich, that seems to be correct for about 99+%................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianT Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 (edited) I have twins, a boy and a girl. I told my wife she date anybody she wants to after I've been dead for 10 yrs!! Edit: my grandmother lived to be 102!!!!! Edited January 6, 2017 by BrianT DieselDude, Rich and falcaineer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ls1transam Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 John, for me coming from a family of 6 kids, 5 boys and a girl, after being married for over 10 years without kids, didn't know if we would ever have any. Then unexpectedly pregnancy and son born. Daughter about 27 months later. Life changing, but in a good way, and it also allows for the family name to continue on for future generations. With the world in the state it is today, it definitely is a lot more challenging for the younger people, but there is no reward more satisfying than seeing your child not only come into the world, but make their may through life as well. Rich, that seems to be correct for about 99+%................. I am the only boy left to carry the name actually. I'm 29 and single.i have been single for the last 5-6 years. I prefer to be alone most times. Maybe something up there in my mind doesn't tick right lol. Theres a good chance I'll never marry either. But who knows, only time will tell. DieselDude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkj4243 Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 John, you are the same age as my son, and there should never be any classification of right or wrong choice on being single or not. The ONLY choice that matters would be what makes you happy and fulfilled, as an unique, individual human being! DieselDude and BrianT 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chops1sc Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 My "little" girl just turned 10. I can only imagine what the next 15 years have in store for my wife and I, LOL! And on top of all that, we have an 8 month old son in the mix now! falcaineer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ls1transam Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 John, you are the same age as my son, and there should never be any classification of right or wrong choice on being single or not. The ONLY choice that matters would be what makes you happy and fulfilled, as an unique, individual human being! Think I'll keep to myself just a little while longer ???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 My "little" girl just turned 10. I can only imagine what the next 15 years have in store for my wife and I, LOL! And on top of all that, we have an 8 month old son in the mix now! That sounds like an "oops". falcaineer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GXPaycheck Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 When you have a boy you only have to worry about one of them. When you have a girl, you have to worry about ALL of them (boys, that is). DieselDude, falcaineer, Rich and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDude Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 John, you are the same age as my son, and there should never be any classification of right or wrong choice on being single or not. The ONLY choice that matters would be what makes you happy and fulfilled, as an unique, individual human being! Great Point you made Robert......I wish I was 29 again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 I was 22 and just out of the Navy when I met my future wife who was 17 and just graduated high school. Plus I'm Italian and Catholic (she's neither). So you can imagine what I was up against in 1969. Even my own family wasn't the happiest because she wasn't Italian or Catholic. But it all worked out and we've been married almost 47 years. You young guys, if you know she's the one, don't let anything come between you. Follow your gut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayS Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 (edited) My wife and I met when we were both in the Service, US Coast Guard. She's of French-German decent and a Catholic and I'm English-Welch and not of a Catholic, we've made it 38 years and counting. There is only one firm rule in the house, don't walk between her and the TV when the Packers are playing, everything else can be forgiven. We have two daughters, both are married to good guys. All the guys they dated always knew exactly where they stood from day one. You hurt my daughter, I hurt you. Nothing more was needed to be said, there were no threats, just that the one fact. My wife I were always known as the cool parents, they girls could have parties at house. Even their friends could have parties are our house if their parents said it was ok. Keep the noise at a reasonable level, respect the house rules and no alcohol or drugs and cleanup afterwards. I still remember a student asking me if I'd call their parents if they every brought alcohol or drugs to my house. I calmly told him that I would not call his parents, I'd just call the sheriff let them deal with a minor in possession. Treat the parents with respect, be polite and treat their daughter right and they'll welcome you with open arms, just give them some time too get to know you. Edited September 14, 2019 by RayS Nickfire20 and Rich 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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