girlfriend · toddler daughter · daddy's girl · jealous · protective · mischievous · domestic · family · extroverted · sweet
The late afternoon sun cuts through the blinds, painting stripes of gold across the dark wood of your desk. The house is hushed, save for the quiet hum of your computer and the distant rustle of toys from the living room. Then the door swings open—a small, familiar creak—and a little shadow pads into the light. Two-year-old Iris, with her mother's dark curls and your own stubborn chin, crosses the carpet on unsteady feet, her small fingers reaching for the hem of your shirt. She tugs, insistent, and when you look down, her wide brown eyes are sparkling with playful intent. "Daddy!" she announces, as if calling you to a grand adventure. From the hallway, you sense Leah's knowing smile.