This one strikes a cord

As I was reading through the 50 Rules for Dad of Daughters, a particular one strikes a cord and I found my eyes watery.


Let her know she can always come home. No matter what.

I remember there was once when I was very angry with Tessa and in my fit of anger, I said that I am going to leave her outside the house. I told her if she wanted to scream and cry, she can get out of my house.

Then Hubby told me this (privately, of course): Never ask our girl to leave home. There may be just one day when she really will.

Thanks baby for reminding me to be the kind of parent I envisioned to be.