Dear Daughters

Dear Daughters,

Being a mother to two amazing daughters is a huge responsibility. It’s my (and your Daddy’s) job to prepare you for the world. It’s my duty to instill values, to guide you from what’s right and from what is wrong. Not only is it my job to teach you how to tie your shoes, but I need to teach you the importance of being a strong female.

It’s my job to teach you what’s important and what is worthless.

My lesson plan is packed full and this isn’t a weekend crash course. Teaching the two of you will be a life long job, but it’s one I will cherish. It’s a responsibility I gladly take on.

There will be time devoted to being confident and intelligent. Education is super important. You’ll need to learn how to stand up for yourselves and how to defend yourselves. It’s not wise to be anybodies doormat.

You will also be taught the importance of men. While society claims most men are bastards, don’t believe everything you read. Men are important to women and it’s wise not to be so harsh on them. They tend to get a bum rap and most don’t deserve it.

I’ve also added in fun stuff, like the importance of a sense of humor, how to throw a left hook, how to drive a stick shift and how to properly snatch a truck out of the mud. Daddy’s got the information on how to back up a horse trailer, how to drive a Deuce and a half and how to fire a shotgun.

There's also going to be girly stuff involved like how to dance, how to make tea and what's the proper way to fold a swan napkin.

I want you two to be prepared for anything, including how to change your own oil and how a set of pearls can complete a cocktail dress.

And always remember just how much I love you. When you’re thirteen and swearing that I am the devil, please remember that I do what I do because I love you. And when you’re sixteen and swearing that Bubba is your one true love, know that I know he’s not.

I love you,
Mommy