20+ Times Men Were Loving The Dad Life
Dear dads, we want you to know that we see you out there hustling every day to give your kids the childhood they deserve. Even though some days it may not feel like it, you are always appreciated.
In honor of you, we rounded up a collection of SuperDads who are absolutely loving the dad life and want the world to know it.
"I Never Imagined Life Could Be So Joyful"
This proud father shared a precious moment on the popular subreddit r/Daddit.
He writes how he "never imagined life could be so joyful" alongside a picture of a newborn's hand wrapped around his index finger. The fingernails are so tiny the cuteness hurts!
A Father Who Is Looking For Tips To Help His Daughter Who Was Born With A Disability
One father explained that his daughter named Jade was born prematurely and "only has one arm."
He shared a picture of his smiling baby girl and explained how he's "just looking for some tips to help her in this two-hand world."
The Dad Who Made A Makeshift Car Hoist So His Daughter Could "Fix" Her Rover
A father shared how he saw his daughter "trying to lift up her Rover." When he asked her what she was doing, she told him she wanted to "fix it."
They made an impromptu car hoist, but his favorite part was the "no pants, jelly shoes, and understanding from a young age 'Rovers' are problematic."
The Dad Who Agreed To Give Himself And His Daughter Matching Pedicures
Much respect to the girl dads who take the time to entertain their feminine interests! This dad said: "My daughter needed help painting her nails and choose me instead of her mother."
But he didn't stop there, next they painted his nails. He said: "I couldn't be more proud of my pink, sparkly toes lol. Being a dad is awesome!!!" Being his daughter is probably pretty cool too!
The Father-Son Landscaping Services
Many young boys learn early that dad goes to cut the grass with the loud push mower.
Fortunately, Fisher-Price makes a miniature plastic lawnmower that happens to blow bubbles instead of grass blades so your toddler can "help" with yard maintenance.
"6 Months In With The Homeslice"
Instagram moms are well-known for their monthly newborn update photos, usually with some kind of number or sign to indicate the passing of another month.
This father had his own idea and snapped six similar photos over the course of six months.
Dad Preparing For An Important Shift At The Toy Assembly Factory (In His Living Room)
This dad knows the drill when it comes to putting his kid's toys together.
He poured himself a generous drink (almost to the brim) and prepared for his complicated mission, which he has chosen to accept, by becoming a father.
The Dad Who Awarded His Wife A One Year Of Breastfeeding Trophy
One of the greatest things a woman can have during her pregnancy is a supportive partner, preferably one with a sense of humor.
This dad understood his assignment and on their son's first birthday, he awarded his wife with a breast pump trophy to commend her for all her hard work.
A Father Built A Rockclimbing Wall To Bond With His Adopted Daughter
This father built an at-home rock climbing wall in the backyard.
He admits that it's not perfect but still a great way to bond with his adopted daughter. We love to see it!
Recreating The Same Father-Son Photo For Seven Years In A Row
This young father explained how he and his son take an annual photo of the boy on his shoulders.
He said "We both seem to grow each time!" and he's certainly not wrong. We can't help but wonder how they will take this photo when that little boy gets to be his dad's size.
"My Little Girl Was Born At 27 Weeks And She's Doing Great"
A premature baby can be scary for the entire family. This father shared an emotional photo of his baby girl fighting in the hospital.
He said: "Modern Medicine is a Gift from God. My little girl was born at 27 weeks and [is] doing great, [she's] just little and early. I will cherish this picture forever."
The Dad Who Loved Working From Home Because He Got To Spend Time With His Little One
Work from home came with a lot of challenges, but it also brought a lot of unexpected perks, like spending more time with toddlers and newborns for instance.
This dad explained this adorable photo saying: "In the future when someone asks what it was like to work from home in 2020, I'll just show them this picture."
Buy A King-Sized Bed, They Said, It Has More Room, They Said
Half of parenting is preparing for how to avoid something, and then it happening anyway.
This dad explained how he bought a king-sized bed to make sure there was plenty of room for himself, his wife, and their boys. Turns out it doesn't matter how big the bed is, the kids will gravitate to dad.
Kudos To All The Dads Who Learn To Do Their Girl's Hair
This dad proudly shared a picture of his first attempt at a French braid in his daughter's hair.
It turned out great! Like anything, practice makes perfect. All it takes is a little time, patience, and a YouTube video. One week at summer camp will also do the trick.
A Moment Of Appreciation For All The Fathers Who Never Thought They Would Have Children
This father shared how he was told by doctors that the chances of him ever having children was very slim.
Seven years later he says he was "blessed" with his son and has been thankful ever since.
This Family Photo Snapped 14 Years Apart
This family recreated the exact same photo 14 years apart.
Times have changed, so has the furniture and the fashion, but those smiles are the exact same, 14 years apart!
The Father Who Is Getting By After His Wife Passed Away
This father shared his emotional reality with the r/Daddit community on Reddit. He said: "Lost my wife to cancer in August. Pulled myself together and made costumes for our little ones. It felt so great."
Ugh, we're not crying!
A Father Who Was His Son's Stem Cell Donor For Leukemia Treatment
One amazing father shared his excitement at being "selected as a donor of stem cells for [his] son's 3rd bone marrow transplant fighting leukemia."
He shared a picture from outside the hospital and said: "At St. Jude Children's Hospital. F*** CANCER!" Now that is a superhero of a dad.
All Hands On Deck For Virtual Learning
One dad snapped a picture of the organized chaos he was supervising at his kitchen table.
The transition to virtual learning was not easy, but parents who helped out on this level definitely made the job a bit easier both for the teachers and the students. Good work, mom and dad!
A Sweet (But Quick) Moment Between Father And Son During A Play Break
This photo was also shared on the popular subreddit r/Daddit. The caption says, "My son took a break at the playground on Father's Day to give his dad a smooch. Mommy grabbed a cute pic."
Gotta love a quick play break to say hi to dad!
"Went Fishing With The Li'l Guy. He Hasn't Stopped Talking About It"
Sometimes, a good fishing trip is all a son needs.
The experience of capturing a fish with your father isn't something you can put into words, so it's cool this dad gets it.
"They Would All Scream For Food At Once"
Having three babies at once can't be easy at all. When the going gets tough, Dad can back down or figure out something like this one.
This man needs to patent this idea.
Turning His Wheelchair Into A Digger For Halloween
Some days aren't the same when you aren't fully able to participate.
For Halloween, transforming your child's wheelchair into something theme-appropriate lets you know how aware and loving this father is.
Tea Party With Dad
When it's time for tea, you have to play. Dad can only use so many excuses, but you better believe she will continue to ask.
He might not look that pleased, but at least he's doing it.
Dad, You Be The Wolf
When she wants to be Little Red Riding Hood, you have to man up and be the wolf disguised as the grandma.
Those are the rules you need to abide by as a dad.
Hey, She Needed Practice...
She needs to practice eventually, why not now?
His face looks like he isn't having the best time, but if it makes her happy, then he probably doesn't care at all.
It Doesn't Matter How Old He Gets...
No matter how old your kids get, they'll always be the baby in their parents' eyes.
Here is a great example of that as this dad hoists up his son to fix the tree.
Showing Her The World
Whenever this flight attendant dad can, he takes his daughter on flights and shows her the world.
By the time she's 15, she'll be more traveled than most adults in the world!
Daddy Duties Never End
It never fails for a child to act normal all day, but when it's time for the pictures, mayhem begins.
This dad did what he had to do to win the day.
"Teaching Junior How To Brush His Teeth"
Teaching kids anything can be a challenge. As a dad, you have to step up to the plate every time and show them the proper way.
Doing it with a smile makes it even better.
