Dads watch their lives go speeding by, always asking GOD why?
Dads must survive the daily grinding;
Hoping that you and your baby girl hearts are slowly bindingDads try to relive their lives through their boys;
But they spoil their little girls with all the right toysDads always hope that your little girl will keep them as “the apple of their eye”;
Knowing you’re building them so one day they can flyDads cherish their little girls like nothing else ever;
And they know it is truly their most noble endeavorDads will always guard their little girl like precious gold;
While quietly teaching them to be beautiful and boldDads carry many burdens that are often unknown;
But only a little girl makes them feel Iike a king where they sit on their temporary throneDads never really like the concept of another boy someday taking over;
But they support secretly hoping one day they might get another four leaf clover (granddaughter)Dads know little girls are truly spiritual gems that change your life from day one;
Dreading the day the little girl phase is actually done!Dads sit around talking incessantly about their girls 24/7;
Hoping that their good work was enough to get them into heaven!

Happy Sweet 16, Jacqueline Christine Rose Steier!