Hoffman's Hideaway: Daddy's Girl

Monday, September 13, 2010

Daddy's Girl

When Shelby turns dating age, which should be around 30, we should clearly warn any boys that come near her that she has a somewhat unreasonable expectation of men. Between her papaw, her bubba, and her daddy and uncle Eric, there has never been a man who hasn't catered to her every need and whim. From daddy giving pedicures to bubba being her personal Mr. Fix it. She has some high expectations. Papaw cooks her eggs and bacons and serves as her personal chef. Uncle Eric is there to serve an constant entertainment. I am thankful to have true men surrounding her. I am glad that in a day where REAL fathers are few and far between, she has amazing examples of men who not only LOVE to be dad's, but are good husbands and men. I am proud that the examples of men in her life are as comfortable out hunting and working on tractors as they are cooking blackberry cobbler and doing laundry. I'm glad her expectations are high and if no boy ever hits them, well, that will be ok with daddy!

Daddy had been painting all day, he'll love that I posted his fine non shaven look!

Dancing in the living room is the best thing ever!

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A Prayer for Children

A Prayer For Children

We pray for the children who sneak popsicles before supper,who erase holes in math workbooks,who can never find their shoes.
And we pray for those who stare at photographers from behind barbed wire,who can't bound down the street in a new pair of sneakers,who never "counted potatoes,"who are born in places where we wouldn't be caught dead,who never go to the circus,who live in an X-rated world.
We pray for the children who bring us sticky kisses and fistfuls of dandelions,who hug us in a hurry and forget their lunch money.
And we pray for those who never get dessert,who have no safe blanket to drag behind them,who watch their parents watch them die,who can't find bread to steal,who don't have rooms to clean up,whose pictures aren't on anybody's dresser,whose monsters are real.
We Pray for the Children who spend their allowance before Tuesday,who throw tantrums in the grocery storeand pick at their food,who like ghost stories,who shove dirty clothes under the bed,who never rinse out the tub,who get visits from the tooth fairy,who don't like to be kissed in front of the carpool,who squirm in church and scream in the phone,whose tears we sometimes laugh at and whose smiles can make us cry.
And we pray for those whose nightmares come in the daytime,who will eat anything who have never seen dentist,who aren't spoiled by anybody,who go to bed hungry and cry themselves to sleep,who live and move, but have no being
We pray for the children who want to be carried and for those who must,who we never give up on and for those who don't get a second chance.We pray for those we smother and for those who will grab the hand of anybody kind enough to offer it.

Our Pledge to our Children

The Parent's Pledge
I will set a good example for my child. I will show my children I love them every day through words and physical affection. I will listen to my children and let them know I value what they say. I will praise my child's accomplishments and efforts towards those accomplishments.I will have realistic expectations for my children. I will allow them to make their own mistakes and learn from those experiences. I will avoid being too critical or focusing on my child's shortcomings. I will encourage my child to meet new challenges and have new experiences. I will respect my children as individuals even if I don't always agree with them. I will enjoy my children and make time to share interests and appreciate one another. I will love my children unconditionally. I will let them know they are lovable, worthwhile and valuable human beings.