I'm not normally this sappy
Those of you that read my post on "The nicest thing anyone's done for me" some weeks ago will know some of the back story to this.

As it's coming towards Xmas, the stress on my G/F's daughter from her father is increasing exponentially. For legal reasons, I can't explain why she won't be going to any functions with his new partner, but he's still doing lots of emotional blackmail for her to do so. For weeks, every time she's come off the 'phone to her father, she's distraught. It breaks my heart but all I can do is comfort her and try to explain that none of it is her fault without belittling or blaming her father. Don't get me wrong, I encourage her to see her father (as often as he can be arsed) as I'm a divorced dad myself. I don't want her to lose touch but the circumstances are difficult. Its not easy but the happiness of this little girl means a lot to me.

Last night, very shyly and with a few false starts, she gave me an envelope. Inside she'd written this.

"Life has its ups and downs
But you're always there to take away my frown
Whenever I need a great big hug
You're always there to wrap me snug as a bug
You wipe away my tears
And take away my fears
So I'm glad to call you my Dad
When I'm with you I'm never sad".

Thanks Emily, best Xmas present ever.
(Captain Placid 24/7 ball gags, brownie mix and clown porn, Mon 22 Dec 2008, 16:57, 8 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

That's incredibly sweet
And has put a great big smile on my face just before I leave work.

I think you and your girlfriend's daughter have captured the spirit of Christmas perfectly. You've made me feel much less bitter and bar humbuggy. Damn you in the nicest possible way!
( Captain V, Mon 22 Dec 2008, 17:02, Reply)

That's lovely reading Capt.
Best wishes to all of you.
(Bicycle Repairman "you're also a bit of a wanker", Mon 22 Dec 2008, 17:11, Reply)

Thanks Guys
Please be advised, normal levels of borderline-psychotic erudite thuggery will be resumed as soon as possible. We apologise for the loss of service.
(Captain Placid 24/7 ball gags, brownie mix and clown porn, Mon 22 Dec 2008, 17:18, Reply)

Aaaaaaaaaaw...
Bless her heart - and yours too. That brought a lump to my eye, and the true meaning of the season's goodwill to my soul.

Was just talking about the true meaning of Christmas with DG last night - what does it mean? Where can one find it?

My son dismayed me a few years ago. Upon opening a new Power Ranger toy, he declared that the smell of new plastic reminded him of Christmas... :-S

You are a very lucky man indeed to have Emily in your life, as is she to have you.

Happy Christmas to the three of you!

*wipes away a tear*

xxx
( Tourette's ( . )( . ) has a monkey hair in her fried egg, Mon 22 Dec 2008, 17:20, Reply)

Actually crying right here
but I am a sappy old twat :)
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Mon 22 Dec 2008, 17:28, Reply)

The true spirit of Christmas?
As I'm sure PJM will attest to....

it's being called Ploppy Pants by your girlfriend's eleven year old twins.



Oh, and nowadays we're all known as 'blended' families - how PC.

Makes me think of coffee.

Or whisky.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Mon 22 Dec 2008, 18:19, Reply)

Awesome!
I've had a horrible day today, and that just cheered me up no end.

I freely admit to crying a little over that one.

Emily: You obviously know best, hang in there, kiddo :)
( Batshitmentalist is sane for once, Tue 23 Dec 2008, 6:38, Reply)

Nice one CP
*Salutes*



It's not hard being a good Dad is it, just devastating when you're a bad 'un. Seems like a no-brainer...must be a lot of no-brain guys out there.

God Bless Us - everyone.


Che
(Che Grimsdale Best before:, Tue 23 Dec 2008, 15:37, Reply)