Nate
Dads don’t always get the same spotlight that moms do, and that’s not a dig, it’s just how the parenting PR machine works. But we see you, dads. The ones out here trying their best, learning how to braid hair via YouTube tutorials, packing school lunches with questionable sandwich-to-chip ratios, and wearing a tutu to a tea party like it’s no big deal. Kings.
You’re not “babysitting,” you’re parenting. And sometimes you’re doing it in socks and sandals with a baby strapped to your chest while holding a Paw Patrol sippy cup like it’s a beer at a cookout.
Here are the funniest, sweet, and downright wholesome moments from the dads of r/daddit. Proof that trying your best is more than enough (and sometimes, it’s hilarious).
1. “Son’s Drawing Of ‘Safe'”
2. “New Dad Level Achieved: French Braids”
3. “Protecting My Kid From Absent Minds”
“Nobody ever thinks that they’ll make this mistake – with my ADHD I’m gonna be proactive about it.
We’re all fried. The day we brought him home I left the hose running for four hours. Sometimes I’m so concerned with his needs that I forget to eat.
Putting this on my arm when we’re driving and storing it on the car seat when we’re not offers me peace of mind.”
4. “‘Nah Honey, I’m Not Going To Put Down The In-Ground Anchors. This Thing Is Like 700 Pounds, It Isn’t Going Anywhere’ Famous Last Words”
5. “My Wife Normally Writes Notes For Our Daughter’s School Lunch. Since My Wife’s Away For Work, My Daughter Has Been Worried That ‘Dad’s Just Going To Draw A Stick Person'”
“Joke’s on her: I’m going to draw a s**t ton of stick people!”
6. “I Built A 65′ Boat In My Backyard For My 4 Boys”
7. “My 2 Year Old Daughter Is Obsessed With Blippi, So I Dressed Up As Him For Her Birthday Party! She Cried Happy Tears!”
8. “Beer Bonging Water Straight From The Fridge At Five Years Old???”
9. “After Two Weeks In The Nicu, I Just Found Out My Baby Girl Is Coming Home Tomorrow”
10. “Little Things Like This Make It All Worth It”
11. “We Became The Meme Last Night”
12. “Stayed Up All Night Drinking With My New Buddy, Feel Kinda Wrecked Today”
13. “Well There Is This…”
14. “From My Son’s Schoolwork. I’ve Never Been Prouder As A Dad”
15. “My Daughter Wanted Me To Build Her A Jump So I Could Pull Her On Her Sled Off It…”
“I take no prisoners. I told her to hang on or she’ll be introduced to gravity. Apollo toddler taking flight.
She was perfectly fine and thought it was the coolest thing ever after she landed”
16. “I Asked My Daughter To Draw A Picture Of My Wife Cooking Dinner”
17. “My 5yo Painted This, And I Couldn’t Be More Proud”
18. “Witnessed A Beautiful Moment Watching Bluey At The Cinema”
“Here in the UK (not sure about the rest of the world) there has been a screening of a compilation of Bluey episodes in Reel cinemas across the country. I took my 4yo daughter and witnessed the most amazing moment I may ever see.
The intro music began, usual calling out ‘mum’, ‘dad’, ‘bingo’, then as it would usually sing ‘Bluey!’…. it didn’t. It was extended and a bunch of other characters joined in with the dancing.
This isn’t the moment though. Every single kid was pointing out loudly ‘oh, it’s different’ and collectively, 100 parents told their child to shush because they needed to hear it myself included.
It’s like we said it in unison, realized we are all as sad as each other and all laughed. It was very special.”
19. “After 4 Years Of Ups And Downs, Crazy Hospital Visits And A Lot Of Tears, We Finally Got Our First Child!”
20. “I Have No Words”
“At a distillery, of all places! There’s even wipes!”
21. “I’ve Been Banished”
22. “My Wife And I Painted Our Nursery!”
23. “Campaigning For Better Paternity Leave”
24. “My Son Kept Saying ‘Elmo’ In When He Was In The Bathroom”
25. “Received On My Commute Home”
26. “I Laughed. Why Do I Feel Anxious?”
27. “Happy World Adoption Day”
28. “Just Bragging On My Wife. Our Son Loves Trash Truck But Tt Toys Are Non Existent. She Took Matters Into Her Own Hands And DIY’ed One”
29. “The Only Thing My Son Is Eating Is Peeled Bagels. Just Absurd. Thought I’d Share”
30. “First Night In Her Big Girl Bed Ain’t Goin Too Hot Lmao”
31. “Celebrating 100 Days Old”
32. “First Time On The School Bus. Where Did My Toddler Go?! Proud Of My Little Girl”
33. “Just Discovered This Sub. My Little Girl Is My Whole World Now!”
34. “Here Daddy, This Is For Your Desk At Work”
35. “My Daughter (7) Made Her Own Chore List In Her Room”
36. “Is There A Better Feeling? 16m And 1m Old Both Down At The Same Time For Mom And Dad To Enjoy A Peaceful Dinner Together”
37. “Spot The Problem”
38. “Why Losing Weight As A Parent Is Important”
“1 year ago today, after seeing the photo on the left, I realised the small but very powerful reason why I needed to get back on track
It took me another three months to fully pull myself out of the mess I’d got myself into, but better late than never!
We all say our children are our everything (and I’m no different!), but let’s be honest – life gets in the way.
We’re busy juggling work, socialising, stressing over bills, and just trying to keep everything together.
But to our kids? We are their entire world. Every smile, every tear, every moment – we’re at the centre of it all.
If someone depends on you, you have a responsibility to them.
A responsibility to live long enough to watch them become who they’re meant to be.
To be there to kick a ball around, or to help them practice their gymnastics moves.
To show them, by example, how to live a full and healthy life so that one day, they can do the same.
Do them a favor – live long enough to see them have their own children one day.
That’s the greatest gift you can give them.”
39. “First Day Of Daycare”
“Dropped the little guy off at his first day of daycare. The emotions are more intense then I was prepared for. I know this is what is right for our family, but it hurts. Please tell me it gets easier. I miss him already.”
40. “I Don’t Know About The Kind Of Service Y’all Receive At Your Housetaurant But I’ll Have You Know I Just Received 3 Pizzas And 4 Sandwiches Without Even Knowing I Had Ordered!”
