45 Of The Most Rewarding Moments Of Being A Dad
These men show how fulfilling it is to be a father.
Being a parent is one of the most challenging roles in life, and some even say that taking care of children is more demanding than working full-time. There's no manual for parenthood, and while you can ask for advice from your parents, friends, and others, you cannot truly say that you are prepared until your child is born.
On the other hand, even though raising children isn't easy, the priceless moments and rewarding experiences parents have make everything worth it. It's as if all the stress and exhaustion from working all day long disappear whenever they see their children safe and happy.
Most of the time, women tend to be more hands-on when it comes to children. However, it is important to note that although dads are busy working, spending time with their children brings them a different kind of happiness and fulfillment.
Sharing their proud dad moments on Reddit, the community named Daddit, with over 290K members, had this thread for dads to discuss birth announcements, achievements, struggles, funny experiences, and even parenting tips to support one another. Compiling some of the best ones, you can scroll down and be amazed at how these men have managed to be the best dads they can be.
1. Be like daddy.
"My daughter put her sandals inside my work shoes so she could wear them and 'be like daddy.'"
BrainVirus2. Dad kept his 4-year-old daughter's nail art.
Timoris3. The 'I'm a dad' feeling.
"I worried before he was born that I wouldn't feel like a dad right away. But it all hit me like a freight train as soon as I saw him."
awkward_rhino
4. Twinning!
"Despite the odds, I, as a fraternal twin, graduated with fraternal twins. I couldn’t be happier."
bangerang1988
5. Best thing this dad has ever done.
Deitylarson
6. Double the trouble and fun.
"Six months ago, we had zero kids. Now my husband and I have two, and it's been insanely stressful but incredibly exciting at the same time."
mdthompson
7. Rich in minerals.
"Don't be jealous, fellas, but my 3-year-old made me car soup today. 10/10 would order again."
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8. Nicely written.
"From my daughter's daycare today. My eyes only got a little bit sweaty."
jwiggs152
9. Cutting his son's hair for the first time.
MrDarrenCarter
10. Your order is ready.
"Dads: Buy your kid(s), regardless of gender, a kitchen. I get more done when I ask my son to 'make me lunch' than with any other toy out there."
Squints1234567
11. Dad gives daughter the hairstyle to always make her feel like a queen.
Sanchvj11
12. Cuddle button.
"This little heart on my hand is called a 'cuddle button.' Since my wife died last year, my 4-year-old daughter has hated being away from me.""Her teacher draws this on both our hands when I drop her off at school, and every time we press it, it sends a hug to the other. It helps her feel connected to me."
slightly-simian
13. Wheelchair slash digger for Halloween!
therichhotdog
14. The remake.
"The first picture is me and my dad in 1990, while the second is us with my son. Same house, same spot, same goofy grins."
smoffatt34920
15. Like a man.
"My 11-month-old took his first steps today. Safe to say I handled it quite manly."
goodbrother261
16. To more cancer-free years!
axgop
17. Daughter wanted to do her dad's hair, although he's balding.
Shafter-Boy
18. Manicure time!
"I’ve been a full-time single dad since November, and today I took my girls to get our nails done. It was my first time, and I loved it!"
Benzorgz
19. Baby's smile shows.
"Still not 100% sure what I’m doing, but these past four months have been the best!"
DavidWallaceSuckIt
20. Men's bathrooms should have changing tables, too.
mk4rim
21. Coming through!
jordansk8r22
22. At last!
"Surrounded by women his whole life, now he finally has the sons he’s always asked for."
kendall_rose98
23. Does it look good?
"I told my daughter, 'If you leave your sh** in the living room, I am going to try it on.'"
Vaugeresponse
24. What it's like with three kids at home.
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25. Work from home 2020 edition.
"In the future, when someone asks what it was like to work from home in 2020, I'll just show them this picture."
helohelo
Not everyone is blessed with such amazing dads, and these men are indeed a gift to their children, just as their children are a gift to them. They set the bar high in trying to be the best fathers they can be.
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26. Welcome room.
"Just won a year-long custody battle. Mom left the state with the little one.""She returns today. Hope she likes it."
Silveravin
27. It's a prank!
"Tonight is my first time watching the baby alone. I Photoshopped this and sent it to my wife."
akiddisaster
28. The reason why.
"Mark Twain said, 'The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.' I found my why."
Ifixturbines
29. Dad's feeding hacks.
"Found while cleaning out old photos. They would all scream for food at once, so the best thing I came up with was to do three bottles simultaneously."
Wabbastang
30. Special Halloween.
"Lost my wife to cancer in August, so I pulled myself together and made costumes for our little ones. It felt so great."
needle-nose-ned
31. When boredom strikes.
"My daughter showed me that she's been writing every number when she gets bored, so I dug up my very old notebook."
Bornahallac
32. Working smart at 19 months.
SokClari
33. Perks of being a single dad.
"It's not always easy being a single dad, but sometimes, I get to experience things that other dads might not."
blatzphemy
34. Dad flexing his happy pill.
lexluger420
35. 'Let it go.'
G-Honda
36. Proud moment.
"Our son has sensory sensitivities and doesn’t always like physical contact with others (as part of his autism). He surprised me yesterday while we waited for the bus."
PatPetPitPotPut
37. Reunited.
"Six months ago, I moved from one side of the world to the other. When I did, I left my wife and kids behind.""I FaceTimed them every day and worked hard to prepare a new life for them. They finally arrived!"
nihilo503
38. How to be a dad for those who don't have one.
s1ugg0
39. Sweden's diaper dad.
crashlog
40. Baby fighter.
"Proud dad moment: first few weeks in a homemade wheelchair (born with a disability)."
Iamaspicylatinman
41. Net Neutrality.
kvw260
42. Before and after.
"27 years between photos of my daughter and me. She is now a lady, and I’m still in the military."
Edge767
43. Like father, like daughter.
"My six-year-old daughter has been asking for months to have a mohawk like her daddy, so I cut it for her today. My kid is a real badass."
KiltedRonin
44. Roommate.
"My daughter (2 years old) wanted to sleep with the skeleton in her room. You choose your battles..."
straws4077
45. Quick and easy tips.
"We drive past a McDonald's on the way to daycare, and she always wants to stop and get hash browns (it’s expensive and takes forever). I started saving the wrappers and cooking frozen ones from ALDI before we leave."
Bobbaman77
