She ran up to me after work and just wrapped her arms around my neck. No reason. I wasn't even expecting it. She just said 'I missed you daddy.' I'm still not over it. These little moments are why I do everything.
Man that's the good stuff right there. No reason needed. Those random hugs hit different.
This is why we do it. My 10yo still does this sometimes and I'm trying to soak it all in because I know the teenage years are coming.
She wasn't expecting anything from you, just wanted connection. That's a dad-win for sure.
The best part about three year olds is they haven't learned to hold back yet. Just genuine affection. Soak that in.
My daughter did this last week and I got emotional in the car. It's wild how something so simple can just reset your whole day.
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Those random hugs hit different. No buildup, no asking for something, just pure love. That's the good stuff right there.