Last night after church, Abby Kate and I had a date. Joshua stayed home with Mommy (he had a pretty bad cough), so it was just the two of us at church. I let her pick the restaurant and, like any good red-blooded American kid, she chose McDonalds. It’s like it’s hardwired into their DNA or something. We had a sumptuous feast of chicken nuggets and french fries. Abby Kate was especially proud of the chocolate milk Daddy got her.
McDonald’s didn’t have any booster seats, so I let Abby Kate sit up in a regular chair. Come to find out, she didn’t even need it. She’s so much like her Mother; very methodically she would pick up her nugget, take a bite, put it down and take a sip of her drink. She followed the same procedure with her fries. Halfway through dinner, I looked at her and it hit me just how big she is getting. I still remember how tiny she was when the doctor handed her to me right after she was born. Her perfect little face was all scrunched up as she saw the light of the outside world for the first time. She still has those same cute little features, but it’s like BOOM, all of a sudden she’s a little girl. Man, time really does fly.
I looked at her and, halfway under my breath, I said, “Abby Kate, when did you get so big?”
She looked up at me with her big blue eyes and instantly replied, “No, Daddy. I’m still little.”
That’s right, baby. You’ll always be my little girl.
already & not yet 
I have taken Avery to a few dates, and she chooses McDonalds everytime too.AK is getting big.
I know. It’s wild, man.
I didn’t need to cry right this minute…thanks Jason! That’s sweet. Abby Kate will remember those dates in years to come. I have vivid memories of when my dad and I went out just the two of us.
Enjoy, before you know it you will be going through pics for their graduation and think where did the time go. I love every stage they have gone through and are going through. It is so fun. Yes, my girls talk about how much fun the daddy campouts were. I wish mine were still at that stage but these are fun days too, just diff.
Jamey, that’s why I’m here! :)Laura, we’re looking forward to those campouts and ball games. There’s just so much to soak up at every stage.
That was so sweet! I’m crying too. Daddy-daughter times are incredibly sweet.
Thanks, Alice.
Jason, that makes me want to cry. You are a good daddy – the kind every little girl needs.Just this afternoon I got to hold a precious 5 month old girl while my “baby” was playing at a 6 year old birthday party. It goes by in a flash.
Amy,I know. It’s hard to believe my kids are nearly 3! I want things to slow down!