I'm A Big Girl Now.

My Dad's always been protective of me. I understand why though, I am still his little girl. We've always had a bond. For as long as I can remember I've given im a hug every night before I go to sleep. When I was younger, I used to always pick him over my Mum. Obviously, I now realise that there is no choosing between parents, it's impossible, but when I was young I thought he was the coolest guy around... I still do. Unlike my Mum, my Dad would give me nicknames; Tinker Bell, Toots, Heather Bell, Petal Bang, ect. He's my best friend.

Even now, I think he's the funniest guy around. He understands my humor and likes my sarcasm. Sometimes he tries to hard to take control of me and my Brother, because it's not his job, it's always been my Mums, but we don't let him. Because he is my best friend he can't tell me what to do.

My Dad doesn't like me staying at boys houses or going to parties with boys. He doesn't mind that I spend more time with boys than girls, I think that's because it makes me a bit more tom-boyish therefor I don't act like most daughters and completely ignore their fathers because they know nothing about fashion or the latest trends. I don't mind if my Dad knows nothing about what's hip and happening because I don't either. I love my Dads jumpers, they're lovely and cosy. I used to always take his fleeces when I wasn't feeling well. I still have a couple of his t-shirts that I use and pyjama tops too.

My Dad still sees me like he used to. I am 17 now. I try to remind him that I'm not his little princess anymore. I walk up to him say "Dad, check how tall I am! I'm taller than you now!" but he'll just reply with "You're still my little girl though." or something. He always tells me I'm not allowed any boyfriends until I'm 40 and I can't get married until I'm 50 and I'm not moving out until I'm 60... on the other hand my mum can't wait to get me out of the house. If only he knew the half of it. I'd love to just walk up to him and tell him I've had almost 10 boyfriends and I've dated a few people and I've had a girlfriends and there's probably going to be more to come. His face would drop instantly.

I don't want to upset my Dad, ever. I'll be his princess for as long as I can. I'll keep my act together in the mean time. I'll keep him sweet.

But I am a big girl now. I can look after myself. I don't need people worrying about me. Kapeesh?