27 Signs Your Man Is A Great Dad

I always knew my husband would be a great dad – EVERY little kid has always been drawn to him! I remember when we were dating and newly married, at family gatherings all of the 2-10 year olds were SO excited for Uncle Tyson to be there. He was fun and wasn’t afraid to play on their level. He was funny and they understood his sense of humor – he has always been good at making everyone laugh.

Being a dad is sometimes not the most “popular” thing. Fatherhood is a lot of work and takes a LOT of time and energy! With cool friends, a busy job and football season on the horizon – sometimes it would be easier for men to not worry about the kids.

Men are busy – they are so so busy. They have a lot on their plates and I am sure, can be very overwhelmed. I know as a wife, it is easy to nit-pick and get upset over the little things that my husband isn’t doing.

I noticed a few weeks ago that I was struggling. I thought my man was doing everything wrong – Whether he didn’t put the dishes in the dishwasher away correctly or the diaper was thrown away in the wrong bin or the laundry wasn’t folded properly and put in the correct drawer – I was quick to say something.

Over the past 27 Days I created a challenge for myself. I grabbed a piece of paper and pen and EVERY night I thought back on the day and wrote down something I loved about my husband. I noticed as I focused on his positive qualities each night, I was falling more in love with him!

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I have compiled my list for you today and have come up with 27 Signs Your Man Is A Great Dad. If your man does 5 of these things… I would say he is going a pretty good job.

1. HE PUTS HIS FAMILY FIRST: Before anything.

2. HE LOVES TO STAY HOME AND BE WITH THE FAMILY: Boys night out? What are those? He would rather stay in and watch Bubble Guppies or Sofia The First.

3. HE TALKS IN A BABY VOICE TO YOUR BABIES: You know that high pitch voice with a wittle voice like dis that makes you fall in wuv wif him all over!

4. HE WAKES UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT WITH A FUSSY, SCARED OR SICK CHILD: Bless his little soul. That is the BEST gift ever. Mama needs her sleep 🙂

5. HE IS OKAY WITH GOING TO THE PARK WITH THE KIDS FOR DATE NIGHT: Who needs a fancy restaurant? Let’s pack some sandwiches and let the kids run free.

6. HE IS THE TICKLE MONSTER: There may not be a better sound in the world than a laughing toddler.

7. HE KEEPS HIS COOL: My man has more patience than me! I tend to freak out over just about everything… he brings me back dow and tells me it is going to be okay.

8. HE HELPS AT BATH TIME: Even if he makes soap mohawks and beards.

9. HE PICKS OUT PAJAMAS: Even if it is a Dora nightgown with Frozen bottoms.

10. HE TRIES TO DO THEIR HAIR: Even if it doesn’t look exactly like you would have done it. 🙂

11. HE CHANGES DIAPERS: Real men change diapers – just sayin’.

12. HE WIPES RUNNY NOSES: And is the only person that can get those hard ones out that you have worked all day on!

13. HE MAKES YOUR KIDS LAUGH: Peek-a-boo, chase, piggy-back-rides, “scare mommy”, etc.

14. HE LOVES DADDY DATES: He sees the importance of one-on-one time with the littles. Those memories are priceless!

15. HE READS BOOKS: And is so good at being theatrical.

16. HE TELLS BEDTIME STORIES: And loves the cuddles.

17. HE LIKES TO BUILD FORTS: Because being young is fun!

18. HE IS A LISTENER: He understands that not only do you have to teach your children, but you also have to listen to them. Even when their cute stories don’t really make sense. 🙂

19. HE IS A PROTECTOR: You feel safe with him.

20. HE IS A HARD WORKER: Whether he goes to school or works a job or two.

21. HE TEACHES LESSONS: Pretty much all of our daughter’s tricks – her dad has taught her.

22. HE HELPS WITH MEALS: Breakfast, lunch or dinner – it doesn’t have to be fancy.

23. HE DOESN’T YELL: That takes some talent!

24. HE LOVES HUGS AND KISSES: Bring them on! Even tough guys need some love!

25. HE HELPS OUT AROUND THE HOUSE: No better sight to see, than to walk in to the dishes done or floors mopped.

26. HE TRIES HIS BEST TO BE THERE: Woody Allen said, “80% off success is just showing up.”

27. HE LOVES THEIR MOM: “One of the greatest things a father can do for his children is to love their mother.” – Howard W. Hunter

Give your man a hug tonight. Tell him you love him. We are SO blessed to have these good men in our lives!

After the 27 Day Challenge – my love for my husband has grown. The dishes were put away wrong? That’s okay! At least he did the dishes! The diaper was thrown away in the wrong bin? That’s okay! At least he changed a diaper! The laundry was folded wrong and put in the wrong drawer? That’s okay! He did the laundry for heavens sakes! #keeper

I know this secret and key to strengthening your marriage WORKS and I challenge you to try it! So go grab your paper and pen, ladies…. and get ready to fall in love all over again! You will soon realize there are SO many reasons your husband is a good dad. So many reasons your husband is a good man. And SO many reasons to be grateful for him.

What would you add to the list? What does your man do that makes him a good dad or husband?

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Danielle is the owner of Today's the Best Day. She strives to provide creative and uplifting content in order to enrich the parenting experience for women everywhere. Danielle hopes to help you and your family to make every day the best day!

October 1, 2014 by Danielle Davis | 9 Comments