"You know fathers don't like to admit it when their daughters are capable of running their own lives. It means we've become spectators."

This week I've been spending a lot of time thinking about fathers (and grandfathers) and daughters. For the most part, only fathers are able to teach their daughters how to not throw like a girl, make the perfect black and tan or mow the lawn. Plus, they're always there to intimidate boys on first dates. In lieu of this, I've decided to highlight some of my favorite father/daughter relationships in TV and movies and what they've taught me.

Father of the Bride. George Banks, the ultimate movie father (played by Steve Martin, the movie equivalent of my own father), teaches us that no matter what man comes into Annie's life, the most important man is always her daddy. All while also teaching the perfect jump shot.

Twilight. Charlie Swan, the loving and overwhelmed single father teaches us that even if you're a cop, some of the hardest things you'll ever have to do are give your daughter "the talk" and deal with your daughter becoming a vampire.

Gilmore Girls. Richard Gilmore proves that even grandfathers can teach their granddaughters valuable lessons. From travel tips to business help, Rory was given all the wisdom and love from her grandfather that any girl could ask for.

Veronica Mars. Keith Mars, another loving single father, teaches Veronica to be an incredible gumshoe while also always being there for her when she finds herself in sticky situations.


It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Now I know Frank Reynolds isn't exactly the ideal father, but I couldn't not include him. He teaches Sweet Dee how to treat people badly, trick family members with fake presents and how to make everyone around you extremely uncomfortable in general.

I realize there are a million other father/daughter pairs I could include in here, but this is all I'm going to include for now. Here's to all the fathers and daughters on the boob tube and the silver screen and to all the real life fathers and daughters throughout the world!

Until next time... xo

Title quote: Walter Stratford, "10 Things I Hate About You"

This post is dedicated to my wonderful grandfather, John Brodbine.
June 3, 1925 - July 26, 2010