Oh my my you really touched my heartstrings today. My baby girl (30 years old) got married last Saturday and according to her, it was “magical”. Last year her brother got married too. Love every moment with your girls! It goes fast. Keep being the great Dad you are…there will be so many more treasured moments!
Four kids, same experience. Wife was raised by a single mom in the depths of Philadelphia. I got to teach her to drive (still married, 53 years), but the magic moment was teaching her to ride a bike and watching her come back smiling. Thanks for sharing.
Oh my gosh I love this. I too was raised by a single mom. My next older brother taught me to ride a bike, drive & gave me away at my wedding. He passed away 2 years ago in July. A very special & loved brother he was.
Thank you for sharing this special moment with Soji, and the memories of Dakota and Zia on their first bike ride sans the training wheels. Brought back memories from 34 years ago when my daughter was learning to ride a bike, and I’m sure the same memories for many of the readers. You’re a great dad, and Anna a great mom to your girls. They too will cherish these memory making moments ♥️ Hope Anna has a wonderful visit with her dad, and safe travels. Way to enjoy life Canzano family!
Nothing like an unexpected cry with my coffee this morning! As an empty-nester dad to daughters myself, this one hit me right in the feelers. Thanks John…now my girls are each going to get a phone call from Dad today!!
Beautifully written, thank you John. This tugs at my heartstrings as I have an 8 year old daughter who has been nothing short of pure joy and a persistent self challenger whom I am deeply grateful for. Thank you for all of the poignant essays over the years.
What a great column, John! Being a Dad of a 12 year old daughter and a 14 year old daughter it brought back some great memories and made me think about the milestones to come.
I remember taking my daughter to the park to ride without training wheels like it was yesterday. Friday she received her diploma from WSU in the mail. Man, time flies...
Probably my favorite piece you have written.. 1a or 1b to the Shonz piece
Thank you Ron. Means a lot that you’re here for it.
Been listening and reading your stuff for 14 years or so now .. not always agreeing with stuff but much respect for your opinions agreed or not
Oh my my you really touched my heartstrings today. My baby girl (30 years old) got married last Saturday and according to her, it was “magical”. Last year her brother got married too. Love every moment with your girls! It goes fast. Keep being the great Dad you are…there will be so many more treasured moments!
Those milestones are epic
Four kids, same experience. Wife was raised by a single mom in the depths of Philadelphia. I got to teach her to drive (still married, 53 years), but the magic moment was teaching her to ride a bike and watching her come back smiling. Thanks for sharing.
That is epic
Oh my gosh I love this. I too was raised by a single mom. My next older brother taught me to ride a bike, drive & gave me away at my wedding. He passed away 2 years ago in July. A very special & loved brother he was.
This brings back so many sweet memories! Thanks for getting my Sunday morn going with a smile !
Thanks Liz. Such a cool moment.
Very sweet. Brings back my own memories. Thank you for being a good father. We need a lot more of those in this country of ours.
Thank you for sharing this special moment with Soji, and the memories of Dakota and Zia on their first bike ride sans the training wheels. Brought back memories from 34 years ago when my daughter was learning to ride a bike, and I’m sure the same memories for many of the readers. You’re a great dad, and Anna a great mom to your girls. They too will cherish these memory making moments ♥️ Hope Anna has a wonderful visit with her dad, and safe travels. Way to enjoy life Canzano family!
Thanks Jen.
Nothing like an unexpected cry with my coffee this morning! As an empty-nester dad to daughters myself, this one hit me right in the feelers. Thanks John…now my girls are each going to get a phone call from Dad today!!
It surprised me too… yesterday when she asked to take the wheels off. Call those girls.
You nailed it, I have 6 grandbabies from our 3 girls. But, this just brought it all back.
Thanks for sharing this heartfelt story John! You’re a wonderful Dad!❤️
Thanks Ruben. That moment when she was pedaling was magic.
Your writing skill is magic, isn’t it?
Aww, this stuff writes itself.
Beautifully written, thank you John. This tugs at my heartstrings as I have an 8 year old daughter who has been nothing short of pure joy and a persistent self challenger whom I am deeply grateful for. Thank you for all of the poignant essays over the years.
Thank you so much. You get it.
My goodness.
These columns are gifts to, and will be cherished by, your immediate and extended family (families?) forever.
Thanks Barry.
And, dare one say, most of the readers?
What a great column, John! Being a Dad of a 12 year old daughter and a 14 year old daughter it brought back some great memories and made me think about the milestones to come.
You’ve been there.
Wonderful story, John. The video shows so much of her confidence and your love, which will serve her well through life.
When she says “am I doing it?” I was losing it.
Very touching. My next older brother taught me. I think he hoped I would crash. Lol!!
So funny
Nicely done. Showing your vulnerability is a sign of strength.
Ahhh thanks. Means a lot to me.
I remember taking my daughter to the park to ride without training wheels like it was yesterday. Friday she received her diploma from WSU in the mail. Man, time flies...
Incredible how fast it goes