She said it completely unprompted while we were building Legos together. Just out of nowhere, 'Dad you're the best dad ever.' I nearly lost it right there. I know these moments don't last forever so I'm trying to soak them in. Told her she's the best daughter ever and meant every word. These are the moments that make all the tough days worth it.
Dude, those unprompted moments hit different. I got one of those last week during homework time and I'm still riding that high. You earned that one.
That's the stuff that makes all the crazy schedules and early mornings worth it. Those words when they just come out of nowhere are gold.
Lego time is the best time. That's when the walls come down and kids say what they really think. Congrats on the win!
That's the best feeling in the world. Those random moments hit different than when they say it because you asked. Frame that memory forever.
This is what it's all about right here. Not the big orchestrated moments but just being present building something together. You earned that one.
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Building something together and getting that kind of feedback, man that's what it's all about. Savor it because those moments remind you why you're doing this whole dad thing.