Calling All Dads: Which one of the 15 Defining Moments of Fatherhood rates at the top for you and why?

CPO Andy Carrillo, MS — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 20:14:30 -0400

Which defining moment of fatherhood did you encounter first? Which moment most defines your fathering experience?
http://www.lifehack.org/315696/15-defining-moments-fatherhood?mid=20150929&ref=mail&uid=385655&feq=daily

15 Defining Moments of Fatherhood

Are you a first time father? Check out 15 moments all first time fathers will be able to relate to, from bathing someone else to starting competitions.

Response by Cpl Clinton Britt made Sep 30 at 2015 9:27 PM

Cpl Clinton Britt — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 21:27:47 -0400

With me, it was the first time I held my son. I made a solom vow to be a better Dad to him than mine was to me. He has Autism yet he is a fighter and advocates for what he believes in. He tries his best and already is taller than me and 3 lbs heavier. I am very proud of him.

He may never be a Marine but he know who we are and respect our flag and country

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 30 at 2015 10:41 PM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 22:41:29 -0400

7 and to the disapproval of my son, 14. And it pisses him off to no end.

Response by Capt Mark Strobl made Oct 1 at 2015 12:29 AM

Capt Mark Strobl — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:29:23 -0400

Nicknames in Public: Since age 2, I've called my daughter "Buckshot." Whenever she hears it, she knows its me. And when anyone else hears it, they know they don't dare call her the same. Yep, that's MY kid!

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 1 at 2015 1:20 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 01:20:20 -0400

#15 - Being a dad to my two daughters has been and is the greatest journey and accomplishment in my life to me and just gets more interesting as time goes by.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 1 at 2015 3:28 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 15:28:26 -0400

I'll add one:
The Welcome Wagon Roller Derby.
When I arrive home, who gets to say hello first with kisses and hugs is a contact sport.
It never gets old, and I have the bruises to prove it.

Response by Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth made Apr 16 at 2019 5:29 PM

Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 17:29:30 -0400

15--As a father I do have the best job ever...from playing pretty pretty princess the night before a deployment to taking her dress shopping for a formal event...best thing I have ever done short of becoming a Christian and marrying my bride.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 16 at 2019 5:51 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 17:51:07 -0400

I am a simple man. I appreciated when my adults became productive people driven by values.

Response by LCDR Joshua Gillespie made Apr 17 at 2019 9:18 AM

LCDR Joshua Gillespie — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 09:18:12 -0400

I was fortunate enough to be allowed to help deliver my son, and actually "caught" him at the appropriate time (I was scared to death because no one bothered to inform me he would look "blue" at first). I laid him next to my wife, and when that little boy opened his eyes... something inside of me took hold that I can't really explain. There are days I'm amazed at his intelligence, caring spirit, and intrepid nature... others, I struggle not to wonder how I'm ever going to make sure he doesn't burn down the house. All the same, there's just something about looking into time's mirror and seeing yesterday, today, and tomorrow all in one little boy's face.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made May 2 at 2019 12:39 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 May 2019 12:39:27 -0400

#2. "I regularly stay up late –but I’m not drinking" was the first I encountered...though I'd disagree with the article and say that I became a father at conception. My child heard my voice and reacted to music I played on the piano well before he was born.
My wife was in labor with our first for 42 hours. So...yeah, staying up late. The 2nd, she was in labor 38 hours. She felt bad about getting an epidural, wanted to do it naturally; the epidural allowed her body to relax and the process to flow. I told her to not feel bad, after 80 hours combined labor, she's earned an immediate epidural, since it's way more than most people take.

I do love #5, the getting hit. Most of the time, when our sons were in bed with us, they'd kick. And they just happened to hit that muscle in my back that needed a good massage. Felt good!

#10. Found it waaayyyyy before the craze. You know it. "ba-by shark do do do do do do." Wild Kratts, Odd Squad, Pete the Cat, Brain Candy TV, Umizoomi are all favorites.

#12. Ooo, I don't know that I've worn dress whites around the kids. Got pretty good at avoiding stains til now.

#15. YES! Yes indeed!!!