We have an 8-year old daughter and a 6-year old son. I'll be honest and say that I was a little bit disappointed when I found out our first child was a girl. I wanted a boy first. 8 years later I can say that my kids (both daughter and son) are the most important thing in my life. I'm probably a little closer to my daughter and my wife is closer to our son. My daughter is 100% daddy's girl. Think of the things you will learn because you are having a girl: -Spanish: Buenas suelte!, espera, and of course, "Swiper no swiping." -Fashion: You will learn the difference between shorts, capris, and gouchos. -Zoology: You will learn the different species of kitties, ponies, or whatever kind of animal your daughter gets into I have to disagree with the others here about smooth sailing until middle school. There is drama in elementary school. My wife read my daughter's diary (I know, I know) and my daughter put an entry on how she likes this boy, and she doesn't want to hurt her other friend's feelings because she likes him too. There are little cliques in elementary school, and lately my daughter (3rd grade) has had an obsession on who has the biggest house, nicest clothes, best things like Ipods, etc. SHE IS 8 YEARS OLD!! I wouldn't trade it for a thing.