Being home for Christmas break, I realized just how much I love my dad and how he is the best friend I ever had. He supports me no matter what I do, and will stand by my side through everything. We have fun whether it is watching TV together or going to a sports game. Here are the top reasons dads are the best friend a girl could ever dreaming of having.     

Anything. Dads would do anything to make their children happy. When I say anything, I do mean anything. Whether this is giving up their bed space when you have a nightmare or punching the boy who broke your heart, they will do it regardless (only sometimes asking questions first). Other times, they surprise you with what they would do for you. On my birthday last year, my dad sent me a small note telling me how much he loved me. Yeah, this doesn’t seem like much, but it is reassuring you that he will do anything for you. I still have that note hanging on my desk. Dads just want to give you the world and see their baby smile.      

Sports. Want to go to a sports game? Just ask Dad to go and you are all set up. A dad cannot resist a sporting event, which allows him to spend time with his little princess. Want to go to that Packers game that Dad has season tickets to? A family member is his first choice as a person to go with when you are home from school. Want to become really good at a sport? Who will coach you through it? Well, Dad, of course! My dad was always the coach for my teams growing up and I would not change that for the world. It makes you bond with your dad on a different level and have great memories together.   

Advice. No one is better than your dad at giving advice. He has been through it all, from having to support a family, to raising kids. There is nothing he does not know about. Dads will always help encourage you to do your best and make him proud.   

No matter what, a daughter is always Dad’s little princess. Even when we get married, our dads will still be the best best friends we could ever have. Sometimes, dads are not the best at showing emotion, but they will do so in the little things that make your heart smile. I hope all our dads are proud of us and know they cannot be replaced. A dad and daughter bond is something that cannot really be described in words, but I tried my best. Love you, Dad! 

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