Victoria turns 18

Last sunday, 12sep10, was my daughter's 18th birthday. As any father would be, I am proud. As any parent of their child could be , when their child legally progresses from underage to adult; I am understandably concerned. If fatherhood has taught me anything at all, it's that our children grow at different rates. Victoria may have the body of a woman and the legal written documentation to prove her legal age, she still lacks a certain self discipline and maturity. I'm sure I was much the same way and caused my parents similair concern. I hope and pray for each of my daughters, daily, sometimes more than twice daily. I love Victoria but not neccessarily like how she is living. There is a time when fathers must step just a little bit back and let there daughters take their own lumps, within reason. I have taught, am teaching my daughters, and they'll have to fall flat on their faces for some lessons to sink in. They'll find out own day with their own children. Then, maybe, they'll understand.