Nearly five? Cute age! I am lucky enough to have cousins 20+ years my junior, so I got to see them through that age. The baby (my god daughter) is now two, so I have a while with her!!
I'll bet she has you completely wrapped around her finger!!(I'm a sucker for those big brown eyes - I can't imagine what they would do to Daddy!!)
Remember - little girls need their daddies, but in about 10 years, she won't think so. Be patient, we all need our daddies again (can you tell I'm my daddy's little girl?)
I'm NOT wrapped around her little finger... I'm wrapped around whichever finger she chooses at the time lol...
Seriously, it's tough not being able to see her as much as I'd like. Her mom moved about six hours away after we got divorced, and with school starting for her I only get to see her about once a month. It sucks, but I call her often and otherwise let her know I love her.
Fortunately, even with the separation, the girl cub and I are very close. Lots of prayer and hard work will make sure it stays that way.