Daddies Daughter
While I was unpacking Zoe’s backpack on Monday, I came across a paper for a dance. A Daddy Daughter dance. Zoe was standing next to me at the kitchen counter and I saw her glance at the flyer and then suddenly drop her head, intensely studying the countertops. I asked her what was wrong. She told me nothing and turned the paper face down.
I asked her if she wanted to go to Daddy Daughter dance.
She looked up at me and tearfully told me she didn’t know which daddy to ask, Jeff Dad or Dad Dad.
My heart broke into a thousand pieces.
We talked and decided since it is the month of December, the busiest time of the year for a man that delivers packages for the United Parcel Services, that perhaps it might be difficult for Jeffie to be home before six o’clock. And Dad would certainly love to go dancing with his best girl, he would be off work at four thirty. And this won’t be the last dance.
However, it is her first dance. So last night we went shopping.
Zoe insisted on finding the most perfect dancing dress and the most perfect dancing shoes, like the ones they wear on Dancing With The Stars.
I think she did a mighty fine job.
When Jeff Dad got home from work, she asked him to teach her how to dance. With Zoe in her fanciest and Jeff in his dirty work uniform, they danced to Taylor Swift.
And I couldn’t be more proud.
Jen
I think I just died from all the sweetness. And her shoes are to die for.
karey m.
ugh. i'm in love with zoe. plus maybe jeff's socks.
this was one of my faves, for sure.
{just deleted a pretty funny joke re: your z.achary comment yesterday. it just isn't the place. this was too good a moment you gave us.}
Courtney
And now I'm crying. This is such a sweet post.
Erin
Beautiful, just beautiful.
tincupchalice
I, too, am a kid that struggled with the same issues … many a father-daughter dance were spent with the step-dad when the whole time I felt guilty it hadn't been my biological father, and vice versa. I'm so glad that arrangement was worked out so perfectly. I'm sure she was much relieved … and they still were able to spend a quality bonding moment together. How sweet!
The Townhouselady
I'm all verklempt!
What a beautiful story.
Marissa
Too precious for words. (And I want that dress!)
Mama Bub
And there go the tears. 'Tis the season for sweetness to be sure.
velvet
that made me tear up! so sweet. love zoe's sparkly shoes and black tights next to j's uniform!
Diana Beck McCarty
That is just…tender…
BeautifulWreck
How sweet and I love the photos.
Nobody
what a gorgeous picture! i love the shoes.
Chocolate Girl
Beautiful.
Lisa Page Rosenberg
I'm all teary too. Beautiful photos. Beautiful story.
Petunia Face
That is quite possibly the cutest most heart-wrenchiest thing I've heard, and I heart the shoes.
JadeLD
I'm glad everything was sorted out so easily. That dress is amazing, what fun to have a father-daughter dance!
Colleen
Awww… you did a good job of helping her sort that out. I love that pic of her swirling. Great dress and great shoes!
Adventures In Babywearing
Oh Zakary, this is beautiful.
Steph
Martinis or Diaper Genies?
this is the best. I super heart zoe…like way more than I heart you. She has the best style. I bet she knows Suri.
sarah
I'm not even going to lie to you…this post melted my cold, dead heart just a little bit.
By the way, tell my girl Zoe those are some fierce shoes.
unencumberedlife
My eyes are tearing up as I write this. I am a stepmom (no, not the evil kind!), and when my stepson was younger they had "Muffins for Moms" at his grade school. He took his mom every year, but one day he asked me to go instead. I just about died. I told him that I would love to go, but I know how much his mom looked forward to it every year. He looked at me and said, "You can come with us." I didn't end up going because I respect the relationship he has with his mom, but we decided to have our own Muffins for Moms at our house.
I can't even imagine how difficult it is for children in these situations. Zoe sounds like a sweet and sensitive girl. You're very lucky.
-Tracy
Gini
This touched my no-hearts. Tears! Gah!
Sheila
geez, now i have mascara running down my face. and i just got to work. such a sweet happy story, so thanks for sharing.
you are raising on cool chick there, zak, and you should be very proud!
p.s. the shoes are fierce!
Maisy
So sweet!!
I am Trish Marie
Love the shoes, Zoe!
And my goodness that made me cry. It hit a little too close to home today!
The Lil Bee
You're making me tear up! That is such a sweet story. I always dreaded father-daughter things like this growing up, because my dad died when I was 4. I love that Zoe made sure to include Jeff.
Jade
Oh my goodness, what a special girl you've got there. That's a great dress and shoes and wonderful captures!
~Mendie~
what happiness….she's a lucky girl to have 2 to choose from!
Lin
Aww…how sweet!
Heidi
Awww! I love it! That is the sweetest story and pictures ever!
3StinkyBoysAndMe
The dress and shoes are perfect and I bet so was their evening.
Organizing Mommy
What a sweet story. Thanks for coming to my blog also. Very fun family you have!
semicrunchymama
Oh, this brought me to tears! What a sweet, sensitive little girl! I'm glad you were able to help her sort it out, and glad that she's able to have a special moment with both of the men in her life.
Miss Thystle
thanks for fucking up my masacara.
Chris at yardsalequeen.com
I guess I'm the only one here who has hardwood floor envy.
alita
Great shoes, great story, great pic!
Elaine A.
Ah to be so lucky to have two Dads to choose from for the dance…
Love these shots – so sweet!
Boy Crazy
Agh. This tugged at my heart. She sounds like a sweet, sensitive kid. And your photos? Make this mama to 3 boys want a little girl!
Rissa
I love the story, and I love the shots. Especially her shoes and his socks.
Such sweetness.