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Daddy's Warm Hands

Daddy's hands were always so big and warm. They held me when I was little.

Young with a bright smile, curly hair, sparkly black eyes reflecting on dad's hands, feeling of safety, family living room

He played games with me, his large hands guiding the pieces on the board.

Playing board games, hands moving pieces, dad and child laughing

Daddy's hands fixed my broken toys. 'Good as new!' he would say with a smile.

Dad repairing toys, focused expression, child watching admiringly

In the kitchen, Daddy made the best food. His hands chopped and stirred.

Dad cooking, hands preparing food, kitchen setting

When I was scared, his hands were my shelter. 'Don't worry,' he'd comfort me.

Young with a bright smile, curly hair, sparkly black eyes scared by thunder, dad comforting, cozy bedroom

Daddy built a treehouse. His strong hands hammered and sawed carefully.

Building treehouse, dad working hard, child handing tools

He held my hand tight during my first day of school. I was brave.

First school day, dad holding child's hand, supportive

Daddy's hands clapped the loudest at my plays. I could always hear him.

School play, dad clapping, child on stage feeling proud

He taught me to ride a bike. His hands steadied me until I could pedal alone.

Learning to ride bike, dad holding bike steady, outdoor park

With Dad's hands in the garden, we watched plants grow. We did it together.

Gardening, dad and child planting, vibrant plants around

At night, he tucked me in. His hands felt safe as they pulled up my blanket.

Bedtime, dad tucking child in, dark cozy room

I will always remember how Daddy's hands made everything feel right in the world.

Young with a bright smile, curly hair, sparkly black eyes smiling, reminiscing about dad's caring hands, feeling of love

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think the child feels when they are with their Daddy?
  • Can you remember a time when someone's hands made you feel safe or loved?
  • Why do you think Daddy's hands are so important to the child?

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