Flynny reveals how he felt on daughter's first day of school and it will melt your heart

Any man that has a daughter will know this feeling. When you think of them, you think of the sweetest, most precious, beautiful little being on this entire earth.

That is exactly how I think about Miki, my daughter.

She is just the loveliest creature and every morning first thing she comes and sits on my lap, gives me a big kiss and snuggles into me for ten minutes or so. I couldn't think of a more amazing start to the day - I don't want her to grow up! (Though I hope she will still cuddle me the same when she's an adult). The thing I love most about Miki though is that she is inherently kind - she is truly a good person who loves seeing others happy and I adore her infinitely for that.

So you can imagine how a Dad would feel, taking his little girl to school for the very first time.

How did this happen? How is she now wearing a uniform? She's not old enough for this? How will she survive at school - she's so little!! That bag is way too big for her tiny body to carry! All these thoughts were racing through my mind on that morning.

She burrowed her head into my shoulder and gave me a long, hard squeeze that suggested she was a little nervous. But then the teacher came over, talked to Miki in a gentle voice and Miki sat down on the mat with the other kids, a big beautiful heart-melting smile on her face. Her little pink glasses - she inherited my awful eyesight - pointed towards me with those gentle eyes gazing over at me.

I must admit when I left I felt super emotional - my little girl was starting her own journey in this world, and it was the first part that didn't involve her mother and I.

That was a scary thought.

As I walked back to the car I was thinking about her being at school alone, without us, maybe being terrified or lonely. But I also thought how much I wanted her to do well - and make a mark on this world. She is smart and thoughtful, and kindness is her speciality. Someone like this could really make a change! This excited me and I felt a warmth come over me - like it was right.

You know what - almost 2 years later and its now almost the end of the school holidays and I don't feel too different.

I still adore her just the same - but I don't get emotional dropping her off anymore. I see her starting to thrive. I see the growth in her both in her knowledge and herself. She astounds me! God, she reads books meant for kids way older and is always following me around telling me about things that happened in history - that I had no clue about!

I am so proud of her, and I can't wait to see my girl take on this world.

- Flynny

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