Dear Deadbeat....

...spend some time with your daughter. Soon, hanging out with her old man won’t be the bees knees anymore. Life happens pretty fast, cherish it while you can.

Take an interest in her life and be genuinely interested in the things that interest her. She needs her dad to be involved in her life at every stage. Don’t just sit idly by while she adds years to her life.

Call every once in a while. She loves the sound of your voice and her face instantly brightens when she hears it.

She needs you more than you'll ever realise. She needs you to be proud of her. She needs you to see her succeed. She needs your shoulder to cry on when she fails. Few things in life are more comforting to a crying little girl than her father’s hand. Never forget this.

You are her knight in shining armour. Save the day. She's growing up and looking for a hero. It might as well be you. She’ll need you to come through for her over and over again throughout her life. Rise to the occasion. Cape optional.

Love her more than anything or anybody else. When in doubt, trust your heart. She already does.

Remember, just like a butterfly, she too will spread her wings and fly away. Enjoy her caterpillar years.

Sincerely,
Her Mother