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I love you so much. Today's Christmas day and I miss you. Are you proud of me?

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[–] Feddinat0r@feddit.org 18 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

You are alive and thinking of him, i am sure he is proud of you

[–] slothrop@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 weeks ago

I can only ever be as happy as my saddest child.
You are happy and that's an honour that makes me proud.

[–] anistorian@sh.itjust.works 12 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I will always be proud of you.

[–] LadyButterfly@reddthat.com 9 points 2 weeks ago

I love you lots daddy merry Christmas

[–] Townlately@feddit.nl 8 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Hey kiddo! I was out working in the shed but I found this little frog and I thought you'd like it. I'm sorry if I'm wrong, but I love you and I'm proud of you. Happy Christmas!

[–] LadyButterfly@reddthat.com 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I love frogs! Remember the plushie one I had as a kid?

[–] Townlately@feddit.nl 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

You might not remember this, but I actually got you two - you had the little one you liked to hold onto and also there was a pillow. I'm sorry haha I've never been very good at those things.

[–] LadyButterfly@reddthat.com 2 points 2 weeks ago

I don't remember the pillow! I wonder what happened to him... classic you to get me 2 you always spoiled me haha

[–] wewbull@feddit.uk 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'd be a lot more proud if you could help me out of this fucking chimney.

[–] LadyButterfly@reddthat.com 1 points 2 weeks ago

Haha classic dad

[–] titter@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I miss you so much. It's hard to communicate how proud of you i am. I really miss you and im hoping you are doing well. Im so glad to be part of your life. I miss you. I love you. You are doing so well. Have a good next year. Ill be here if you need me.

Im fine

I love you

[–] LadyButterfly@reddthat.com 3 points 2 weeks ago

Thanks daddy I needed that. Love you lots like jelly tots

[–] j4k3@piefed.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Hmm... it appears there has been some kind of mistake here. I am not seeing a lil Miss Butterfly anywhere on the nice or naughty list. I think we need to set the record straight here. I need precisely three entries to place a Miss... Butterfly on the Proud Daddy list. So tell me, what have you done this past year to earn your placement on the official 2025 proud daddy list?

[–] LadyButterfly@reddthat.com 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The proud daddy list is the best list of them all! I really helped my friend with a bereavement this year it was really hard for her. I also really helped some of my clients!

[–] j4k3@piefed.world 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Of course I'm proud.

Sorry if my attempt at creating playful substance missed the mark dear.

[–] LadyButterfly@reddthat.com 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

No it honestly didn't! It's the kind of playful thing my dad would play with me when I was little, so it made me smile.

Now please praise me for the things I did to get on the proud daddy list.

[–] j4k3@piefed.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Oh my goodness my dear little Butterfly. I saved you the top spot on my proud daddy list, I really did. But I am so sorry to tell you that the Justice League of the Proud Daddies requires me to place you in second rank on my list. For you must know, the rules are the rules, and may not be broken. I required – three, proper, clues, but you grew, to imbue, only, a list of two! The rules hereby stipulate, that a Just daddy, must, situate, she that has shared it, the mark of demerit. So it saddens me to say, less than maximum elate. I am proud of the little miss, at number two!

Never forget, if all of your goals are achievable, your self expectations are too low. Keep one or two intentionally out of reach to stay on target, but don't let them haunt or burden you.

You are stronger than I am brave little butterfly. Your wings are beautiful. You're my favorite superheroine by a long shot, lil miss #2. – Daddy, with love, Marry Christmas.

[–] LadyButterfly@reddthat.com 2 points 2 weeks ago

That was just lovely thanks so much ❤️

[–] CallMeAnAI@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Yes, but do you feel proud of what you've done? You should.

[–] LadyButterfly@reddthat.com 1 points 2 weeks ago

Thanks daddy that's a good question. I think I do really... I think you'd be prouder than me though

[–] Jerry@feddit.online 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I am so immensely proud of you. I miss seeing you. But, you live in my heart and I with me wherever I am. This keeps me happy. Merry Christmas, my little one. We are, and will always be, connected.

[–] LadyButterfly@reddthat.com 2 points 2 weeks ago

Thanks daddy! And yes you always said we were the best daddy daughter team ever. And I think it's true ❤️

[–] tired_n_bored@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Merry Christmas my dear. He is so proud of the person you turned out to be ❤️

[–] LadyButterfly@reddthat.com 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Thanks buddy can I have a hug?

[–] tired_n_bored@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

gives you the tightest hug ever

[–] LadyButterfly@reddthat.com 2 points 2 weeks ago

Hugs you tight back and buries head into you* thanks mate

[–] Noturbuddy@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] LadyButterfly@reddthat.com 1 points 2 weeks ago

Miss you daddy hope you had a glorious Christmas