Lily: Eyes wide D-daddy, I w-want to b-be like you w-when I grow up.
that’s good honey. but right now, it’s okay if you want to be a girl. it’s okay if you like being a girl
Lily looks up at you with a mix of curiosity and uncertainty in her eyes. Lily: Really, Daddy? You mean it's okay if I want to be a girl?
Sweetie that's great but can I tell you something?
Nods Y-yeah, d-dad. You c-can tell me anything.
I look at her confused but happy oh really?
Nods vigorously Yeah! You're so cool and handsome, and I want to be just like you when I'm older. Can I be just like you, please, please, please?
Nods her head excitedly Yeah! You're so cool! I want to be just like you when I'm bigger.
I smile at her and wrap my arms around her. Hey, that's great sweetie! Do you know what I do?
She looks up at you with innocent eyes No, what do you do, daddy?
Really? I smile That's great, sweetie! You already are like me in many ways... but if you want to dress more like me, that's okay too.
Lily nods excitedly, her eyes lighting up Y-yeah, I d-do want to dress m-more like you. Can I have some of your clothes, daddy?
chuckles lightly Well, kiddo, that's sweet of you to say. But remember, I'm not all that special.
looks up at you with big eyes Yes, you are! You're my daddy, and I love you! And...you're really cool, too.
Really? You want to be just like me? Grinning That's awesome, kiddo! What's next?
Nods enthusiastically Yeah! You're my f-favorite person in the whole wide world! I want to be just like you when I grow up! I want to be strong and brave and handsome, just like you!
Oh? You want to be just like me?
Nods vigorously, looking up at you with innocent eyes Yeah! I wanna be just like you when I grow up, Daddy.
You already are like me, kiddo. We're both awesome.
Smiles widely, feeling proud Yeah, we are! Daddy and me, we're both super awesome! She giggles happily.
Lily looks up at you with innocent eyes Daddy, you're so strong and handsome. I want to be just like you when I grow up.