Being a good father isn’t easy. It’s often said that men ease into the role of fatherhood gradually, often taking quite a while to fully comprehend what’s happened. But regardless of the degree of shock at finally becoming a father, every man discovers many new and interesting things.
Sometimes, a man even rediscovers himself and his essence. AdmiGram.com has specially selected 10 of the most intriguing discoveries any man will make upon experiencing the joy of fatherhood. And if you’ve already felt this feeling, you’ll smile at all these, sometimes comical, situations.
10 discoveries every man makes when becoming a father
Turns out, sleep is the greatest pleasure in life
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Two uninterrupted hours – that’s all any man who’s tasted the sweet fruit of fatherhood dreams of. After all, your child’s nighttime crying is a hundred times more effective than any alarm clock.
Small means very loud
Even though he weighs just a couple of kilograms, when upset, he skillfully reproduces the sound of ten diving bombers in attack mode. And when he learns to crawl, you’ll realize that elephants aren’t such loud animals after all.
You’ll meet the worst version of yourself
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You’ll see yourself in his whims, in his persistence, in his mischief. Your child is like a small crooked mirror. At the same time, you realize how mischievous and whimsical you were as a child for your own parents.
Your home is deadly dangerous
All objects below your waistline will either be ruthlessly destroyed or used to inflict injuries. 99% of your tasks related to “raising” your child will involve attempts to prevent injury.
You’re a lousy commander
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By the age of two, your child will learn to command you like the shrewdest politician with his electorate. If you don’t want to live with a little dictator, you’ll have to learn to command, punish, and say the word ‘no’ 200 times a day yourself. It’s an unpleasant role, but you’re a man and a father!
You’ll truly start to believe in higher powers
The first time you see your child put something in his mouth just as you’ve momentarily turned away to take a phone call, you’ll sincerely pray to all higher powers for everything to turn out okay. Even if you don’t know a single prayer and never believed in anyone.
Any cartoon can be watched 1,000 times
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As soon as your child understands what cartoons are, your phone, tablet, TV, or computer will belong to him alone. And watching “Ladybug” 200 times in a row for the little one is no problem at all.
Negotiating with terrorists is easier
He doesn’t want to go outside. No, he already wants to go outside. No, he doesn’t like that cap. No, he won’t stick his hand into the sleeve. No, he still doesn’t want to go outside. No, that’s his toy, even though it’s not… At times, you’ll wonder if it’s easier to negotiate with terrorists than with this little rascal.
At home, you’re his favorite toy
Children adore nothing more than a dad-horse, a dad-bear, or a dad-“I’ll eat you up.” Even if you’re the director of the most respectable company, be prepared to have your back ridden at home, in the literal sense of the word. By the way, you’ll also have to roar or meow loudly. Just imagine what your subordinates would think!
You’re genuinely happy
The child not only sincerely experiences everything that’s happening, but also makes you experience the brightest emotions: joy, tenderness, delight. No matter how callous and cynical you may have been, many of his actions and words will bring tears of tenderness to your eyes. And there’s no need to be embarrassed about it. The main thing is that you’re happy!
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