My husband, Unknown Papi, is a great dad! He has mad daddy skills. I find it encouraging that more and more fathers seem to be taking pride in being fantastic fathers.
So what does it take to be a great dad? I grew up without a father so all I can tell you is what I observe at home right now as I watch Unknown Papi parent our daughters.
Great Dads…
- Are all up in it! They are not afraid of getting dirty. They change diapers, clean spit up, and wear the evidence on their clothing without shame.
- They are present. Even when they are tired, they are never too tired to be there for their kids.
- They treat their baby momma with respect.
- They know how to improvise.
Improvisation is key. Unknown Papi was recently at the park with both our girls and our eldest, Put Pie, freaks out when it gets windy and her hair gets in her face. Unknown Papi didn’t have a hair tie, but he needed to find a way to keep Put Pie’s hair out of her face before there was a melt down. Behold his solution…
He tied her hair back in a cute ponytail with baby wipes because that’s all he had handy. Tell me that’s not exhibiting mad daddy skills!
For more daddy skills inspiration, check out this fun video.
Mad props to all the awesome dads out there!
Zulay says
That is awesome!!!
Betty says
jajaja! Fantastic papi! We have three boys and my hubby is awesome. I wonder if he would have treated a girl different? Oh well…! xoxo P.s. I voted fr you!
unknownmami says
Thank you so much!
lisleman says
Those are 4 great traits. There have been many good cultural changes in dad’s role in parenting since my dad’s time in the 50’s.
Maggie says
Such a great dad, those are lucky girls. You got my vote – good luck. Right now you’re number 2, we’ll have to get more folks logging in for you.
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
I admit it. That was super creative! Love it.
Angelia Sims says
You gotta give it up for the mad dads who are super bad (as in good) with the kiddos. I am married to one of those too. Great post! I don’t even think I would have thought of using a baby wipe. LOL.
Kathy says
Wow super impressed…Unknown Papi has mad daddy skills! Funny video! Off to vote!
Eva Gallant says
Cute video! Glad Unknown Papi has daddy skills!
LL COOL JOE says
I’d like to think there are a great many great Dad’s out there, and I’d like to feel I’m one of them too!
unknownmami says
I’d be willing to bet you are. Kudos.
Nancy says
I had to laugh at the hair bow! How creative is that??? I was so fortunate to have a wonderful daddy that I miss every day and I’m sorry you didn’t have your dad! I now have a husband so much like my daddy and it’s a wonderful thing!
Mama Zen says
Way to go, Unknown Papi!
wayne says
That is indeed some big time daddying skillz!
deborahpucci says
You and your girls are very blessed with Unknown Papi.
Vidya Sury says
God bless you and your family! 😀