You're Raised To Be Caring & Compassionate(01 of25)
Open Image ModalAnd you learn how to put your compassion into action... and be all cute and matchy-matchy while doing it.(Photo courtesy of Andy Miller) (credit:Photo courtesy of Andy Miller)
You Get To Meet All Their Cool Friends(02 of25)
Open Image ModalYou Learn The Colors Of The Rainbow Before All The Other Kids(03 of25)
Open Image ModalYou Can Step On All The Cracks You Want(04 of25)
Open Image ModalYou Get The Best Cuddles(05 of25)
Open Image ModalComplete with tickly beard kisses.(Photo courtesy of Jere & Andrew Lorenzen-Strait) (credit:Photo courtesy of Jere & Andrew Lorenzen-Strait)
They Went Through A LOT To Become Your Parents(06 of25)
Open Image ModalYou May Not Be Biologically Related, But The Resemblance Is Uncanny(07 of25)
Open Image ModalEven if it’s not, there’s never any question whose kid you are.(Photo courtesy of Scott Thomas) (credit:Photo courtesy of Scott Thomas)
You Travel In Style… And With Options(08 of25)
Open Image ModalIt’s not extra clothing. It’s a wardrobe change.(Photo courtesy of Silvio & Jeff Weisner) (credit:Photo courtesy of Silvio & Jeff Weisner)
They Teach You About Patriotism…(09 of25)
Open Image Modal…And Equal Rights For Everybody .(10 of25)
Open Image ModalEvery Day (Month, Year, Etc.) Is A Celebration(11 of25)
Open Image ModalYou Learn Important Life Skills At An Early Age(12 of25)
Open Image ModalWhat?!? It’s a SMOOTHIE.(Photo courtesy of Jon Kinyon & Rick VanDerSnick) (credit:Photo courtesy of Jon Kinyon & Rick VanDerSnick)
You May Not All Be The Same Color, But You Always Match(13 of25)
Open Image ModalAnd you may all have different personalities, but there’s no doubt you’re family. (Photo courtesy of Monroe Moore) (credit:Photo courtesy of Monroe Moore)
Luckiest Daddy’s Girl EVER(14 of25)
Open Image ModalDouble the daddies, double the doting. (Photo courtesy of Jere & Andrew Lorenzen-Strait) (credit:Photo courtesy of Jere & Andrew Lorenzen-Strait)
Never A Lack Of Sparkle(15 of25)
Open Image ModalAnd never a lack of reasons to accessorize. (Photo courtesy of Earl Fenwick Jr) (credit:Photo courtesy of Earl Fenwick Jr)
You Learn About Giving Back To The Community(16 of25)
Open Image ModalThey Stick With You, Even Through The Zombie Apocalypse(17 of25)
Open Image ModalAnd no one ever complains about the smell. (Photo courtesy of Jose & JT Mendez-Trevino) (credit:Photo courtesy of Jose & JT Mendez-Trevino)
You Get To See The World From New Heights(18 of25)
Open Image ModalTHEY ROCK(19 of25)
Open Image ModalThey Teach You All About Superheroes…(20 of25)
Open Image Modal…And Introduce You To Real Ones(21 of25)
Open Image ModalYou Get To Be In Your Parents’ Wedding…(22 of25)
Open Image Modal…Which Is Always FABULOUS(23 of25)
Open Image ModalSorry, I tried to get through the list without using the word “fabulous.” But seriously, how could I resist here? (Photo courtesy of Brad & Nick Schlaikowski) (credit:(Photo courtesy of Brad & Nick Schlaikowski))
You Always Feel Safe(24 of25)
Open Image ModalAnd when you don’t, see number 5. (Photo courtesy of Silvio & Jeff Weisner) (credit:Photo courtesy of Silvio & Jeff Weisner)
If You’re Really Lucky, You’ll Grow Up To Be A Thoughtful, Appreciative (And Witty) Adult -- Just Like Your Dads(25 of25)
Open Image Modal24 years of reminding him to write thank you notes really paid off. (Photo courtesy of David E. Hales) (credit:Photo courtesy of David E. Hales)