Six years ago, the life of Darío Barassi took a turn that would transform him forever: his first daughter was born, changing everything. On this special birthday of his daughter Emilia, he dedicated touching words on his Instagram account, summarizing the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with being a father and the profound love he feels for her.
“Six years ago, magic happened. SHE arrived, and the world became an amazing place. With her eternal lashes, her smile that is a gift, and her sweet yet powerful voice, she completely conquered my life,” Barassi began his open letter. He accompanied it with a series of photos that perfectly illustrate the passage of time, adding a note for his younger daughter: “Emilia is much more than a daughter I love; she is my favorite person in the world. (Inés María, don’t get jealous; everything I write today is also for you, but it’s not your birthday, little brown one. On 10/8, I’m all yours).”
Far from concluding his message there, he elaborated on everything that makes his older daughter special: “Why is she my favorite? Because she is spectacular, unique, and special. A simple kiss or holding my hand can heal my soul; she is a companion and brilliant, her imagination soars, and her emotions fly high. Her contagious laughter makes the world go silent just to listen to her sing.” This heartfelt definition continued, praising every aspect of María Emilia’s character.
He continued detailing moments from their daily life: “Partner in early breakfast, walks, and travels. I adore listening to her and sharing stories. Her gigantic and intimate gaze makes one stay in that moment forever. When I’m with you, I feel like I need nothing else, little one.” With all of a father’s emotion on the anniversary of his daughter’s birth, he concluded: “There are no words to describe what this little girl means to me. It’s impossible to express what I feel for you, my Pipi. It’s immense, eternal, unreachable. You unlocked another level of love when you arrived, and it grows each second. How lucky I am to have you in my life.”
He then shared a recent memory with Emilia: “Yesterday, we were both sprawled on the couch, watching the end of Mulan. You had on your fleece pajamas; I wore an old t-shirt and cut-off shorts. Your head rested on my shoulder. I had a plate of pineapple. You said, ‘Let’s eat one piece each to be fair.’ I told you, ‘Not a chance, that’s my dessert.’ You looked at me and asked, ‘Really, you won’t share?’ with half a smile and a wink. I hadn’t even answered yet, and you’d already devoured two pieces of pineapple. That is happiness for me.”
As he neared the end, the host of “Ahora Caigo” attempted to summarize his feelings for his daughter: “Happy birthday, little one. I love you madly. I love all of you in every version. I love you now and forever. My little girl, my Pipi, my baby. Blow out the candles and make wishes, as this giant father will always do his best to help you achieve them.”
“I’ll stop writing now so I can hug you and pinch your cheeks, whether you like it or not. May life keep giving us breakfasts, walks, movies, travels, and especially pineapple,” the host concluded. This heartfelt text quickly garnered reactions and comments that highlighted its tenderness. However, no amount of words or reactions can adequately define a father’s love for his daughter.