Dads Showing Off Their Unique Way Of Thinking
Moms and dads bring very different strengths to a relationship, and the older you get, the more those differences will become clear to you. There's a reason that your mom is the one who picks you up from school every day but your dad is in charge of taking you grocery shopping on Saturdays.
Dads have a unique way of thinking that you'll never be able to understand until you become a dad yourself, but you can appreciate it in the meantime.
The Barbecue Barrier
"You can look but you can't touch" is a lesson you'd want to teach your kids quickly when it comes to the barbecue, but if they can't learn it, you can just do what this clever dad did.
He Beat You To The Punch
He knows you're going to mock his receding hairline, so instead of giving in to his family's jokes, he took matters into his own hands. It'll only get better with time, too.
Stuff Can Do Two Things
Yes, this machine is meant to be used to warm the baby's bottle, but that doesn't mean that you can't use it for anything else, like heating up your coffee in the morning.
A Multitasking Man
You were told to draw a bath for the kids before bed, but your wife also told you she wanted you to start defrosting that package of bacon, so why not kill two birds with one stone?
It Works, Doesn't It?
Realistically, what's the difference between a hair tie and a zip tie, other than the fact that your dad only knows how to use one of them? Sure, you might end up trimming a few strands when you have to cut it off, but that's the price you pay.
Prepare For The Worst, But Hope For The Best
You weren't thrilled about being the one to teach your teenage daughter to drive, but your wife refused to do it so you had to be ready for anything you might encounter on the road!
Sleeping On The Job
The baby was napping, so this dad decided to take a little nap too, but he was prepared for if and when the baby woke up before him. He won't be escaping today!
You Want Thingamabobs? We've Got Plenty!
Next time your kid can't find their hairbrush, take a page out of The Little Mermaid's book and use a fork! As long as your kid doesn't have curly hair, it'll be a pain-free experience.
Precious Cargo On Board
The car seat is meant to keep precious cargo safe while you're driving. The box never specified what kind of cargo that was though, so your jug of beer definitely counts.
Bundle Up
You're in charge of the baby, but you're also in charge of shoveling the driveway when it snows, so you've got to figure out a way to bring baby with you...this works.
Get It Right, Get It Tight
When you have a baby, people will give you tons of clothing that your kid will eventually grow into, but that doesn't mean there isn't a use for those 2T leggings while you're still in the infant stage.
Everything Must Go!
This whole baby thing turned out to be a little harder than you were prepared for, so you've got to find a way to get rid of her... Who doesn't like free stuff?
Let's Hope It Was A Clean One
You ran out of napkins, your burrito was leaking all over, you had to think fast! Diapers are expensive, but so was your burrito (and your car upholstery), so what were you supposed to do?
Let The Man Eat His Cake
You were told to hold the baby while he slept, but then someone handed you a piece of cake—how to choose which one to put down? This clever dad figured out the way to do both.
Penny For Your Leftovers
When you leave your leftovers in the refrigerator, you always run the risk that one of your family members is going to eat it, and it's probably going to be your dad. In this case, Dad paid you for the food, so you can't really be that upset.
Who Knew Diapers Were So Multipurpose?
You can never have too many diapers, and you never know when you're going to need one suddenly, so it's good if you're going on a trip to pack them into whatever bag or case you have.
There Are Worse Things To Find Hidden In Your House
Every time her dad visits he likes to hide $20 somewhere in her house, but that doesn't mean he's going to make it easy for her! He's not going to leave it on the counter like any old peasant would.
Duct Tape Fixes Everything
Duct tape is a pretty handy invention that can be used to solve a lot of different problems. Why is it, though, that dads think it's the solution to every problem they're faced with?
Distance Swinging
Your wife said she wanted you to keep the baby swinging as entertainment, but she didn't say that had to be your only source of entertainment. You might as well make it fun for both of you.
Neither Of Them Looks Too Upset
Your wife told you to pack a bag for the baby, not pack the baby in a bag. Despite the miscommunication (and the lecture you definitely received from your wife), the baby doesn't seem to be upset.
Technologically Challenged
Technology can be a tricky thing to master for a lot of parents, and they often need help from their children to figure out the basic functions of their phone, but not this dad. This dad has it mastered.
Careful, She's A Runner
There are some kids who have a tendency to run when they're let out into the fresh open air, so you've got to be creative unless you want to be stuck chasing them down.
That's One Way To Tire Her Out
She's spent the majority of her life up to this point being either carried or pushed around by her parents, so it's about time there was a role reversal! It's time for her to work.
The Work Never Stops
As a new parent, they tell you to sleep when the baby sleeps, but if you're a working parent that's not always possible, so instead, it has to be work while your baby sleeps on top of you.
Cruel But Not Unusual Punishment
This dad took his daughter's phone away as punishment when she was grounded, but then he took it one step further. Taking the phone wasn't enough, he needed to rub it in her face too by creating a text message on paper.
He's Carrying This Family
He said he was tired of walking, you didn't feel like going back to get a cart, so you came to a crossroads and this is the solution you ended up with.
No More Playing Around
It's time for the rest of us to stop playing games and level up to whatever level this man is playing on because he's clearly got all the cheat codes.
Is He Breathing?
He always falls asleep while he's lying in the pool, but that leads to sunburns and drowning, so this dad decided to fix one of those problems by buying himself a snorkel for napping.
He Should Probably Buy Her Some Shoes
You knew she wasn't going to be able to walk around the grocery store for long, so you brought the stroller, but since you can't push a stroller and a grocery cart at the same time, you gotta get creative.
Never Show Him New Things
Do you know how much money it costs to raise a child? If you totaled up how much your parents had spent in your life, you would be willing to give him that tee-ball registration fee.
Here's A Great Way To Keep Squirrels At Bay
Grab a slinky from the dollar store and spread it over the pole of your bird feeder. That will keep squirrels and other furry friends from being able to climb up.
Nothing Hurts More Than Breaking In New Shoes.
But, if you put on some big wooly socks and wear your new shoes around the house, it will help them stretch out! That way, when they make their debut, they won't blister so badly.
What Would We Do Without Binder Clips?
They are so wonderful and so versatile. To save space in your freezer, use them to hang frozen bags of fruits and veggies. This makes them easy to use, easy to find, and keeps them from getting freezer burnt.
No More Losing Screws!
Putting a magnetic band on while doing painting or renovations will help you keep track of all the little screws and tiny pieces that inevitably go missing, especially if you're moving things around a lot.
Do You Enjoy Wearing Earplugs, But Can't Get Them To Fit Properly?
If you're someone with small ears, but can't stand noises at night, this is the trick to save your night. Pop some ear plugs into straws, throw them in the freezer, then pull them out when you need to use them. They'll fit much better.
Childproof In A Pinch
Cut out an old water bottle and put it over any sharp, toddler-height edges in your home if you have to childproof quickly. Plus, they're easy to take off after and recycle.
Apparently, Putting Vegetable Oil On Pumpkins Helps Them Last Longer!
This is great news for those of us who count down for Halloween all year. Now, we can get our pumpkins and carve them early, too! Who doesn't want to make spooky season last?
Everyone I Know Has A Plastic Bag Full Of Plastic Bags
One of the markers of your adult life is when you start collecting plastic bags and keep them inside one king plastic bag. Well, the next time you do that, opt for this super cute tissue box option to keep all your plastic bags together.
Trying To Watch Your Phone In Bed Can Be A Struggle.
You've got to get comfortable, but then when you find the perfect position it doesn't work with holding your phone up! This guy has it all figured out. Now you can be comfy and entertained.
Here's Another Way To Keep A Work Book Open
This is perfect for those self-care nights in when you want to do some coloring in your adult coloring book but don't want to struggle to keep it flat the whole time.
