Big blue,

Consider keeping your attention on your daughter, after all it is her huzzah. Yes, you have attachments, hopes, dreams, but that is a poor venue for such things. Much like you wouldn’t take that engaging book you’ve been reading and pull it out during her party, consider shelving your romantic notions.

Of course, they’ll come up, much like you might “think” about the plot of that book… but undoubtedly let it go to keep your heartfelt affections aimed at your daughter’s accomplishment. Namaste.

With warmth,
Matt