What makes him a good dad?

Question

Only fair that I ask this too, especially since I just posted a "what does he do wrong" type question.

I have two baby daddies (sounds trashy, I know), and they are both great dads because they are hard-working, yet still know how to kick back at the end of the day and enjoy time with their kids.

My oldest son's dad is great because despite problems in our past, he makes every effort to foster an amicable relationship between us, and always acts in the best interest of our child.

My baby's dad is great for many reasons. He works endlessly and tirelessly, without complaint, to make sure our baby has everything he needs, including a mom who can stay home and care for him. He has strong family values, and has made a lot of sacrifices, career-wise and socially, to have a family. That, and he makes us laugh!

Answer 1

My husband is a good dad because. He has to deal with his daughter being in the hospital over his birthday.  With not letting it show that it bothers him he is the best father.  He understands that our daughter was a preemie that is how it is meant to be so he deals with it and loves her like on other.

Answer 2

I once heard that the best thing a dad can do for his kids is love their mother.

Well, my husband loves me, that makes him the best of daddies =]

Answer 3

He goes to work every day and earns enough money so that I can stay home and raise our children.  When they are in school he thinks it would be a great idea for me to be a room mom so that our family will be known in the schools so that if there are any problems, they will have someone to turn to.

We don't struggle too much financially and only make $30,000 a year.  We just don't live beyond our means.

Answer 4

My children's dad really knows how to play with the kids because he is just a big kid himself.

He has spent a lot more time with them than most dads and changed a lot more nappies than any other dad I know.

Answer 5

My husband is the best dad- he walks in the door and just lights up when Lucas looks at him and smiles, he cuddles him to sleep and has walked LITERALLY around the hourse for 2 hours try to calm him down.  He respects me and treats me like a lady, and is always telling our son that "ladies are to be treated with respect"  He carries him proudly around and has no qualms about changing a diaper or singing a silly song to his little man!!

I love my men!!

Answer 6

My husband is a good dad, because although he was a wreck in the beginning, he has grown as a person in the past 7 months. Since my husband was laid off, he had a lot of time to spend with our son. He learned just how much work it is to take care of a baby 24 hours a day and has been even more supportive than he once was. He rocks our son to sleep, sings to him, plays with him, provides for him, makes him laugh, and loves him unconditionally. That might sound pretty standard, but considering all of the fathers and even mothers who don't do these things, I feel blessed.

Answer 7

same reason because he is exactly whom God knew our daughter needed for a father...so I know that he is already equipped to do the job...on top of that he is the most loving, caring, giving man on the face of the earth.

Answer 8

My husband is such a wonderful father. He will drop everything for the kids. When he gets home from work, his first priority is dropping to the floor and playing with the kids, or quickly changing into comfy clothes so he can take them to the park, not what he can do for himself.

A few weeks ago he hurt his back so bad he was literally unable to walk, and ended up in the ER. When he got back home, he sat on the couch and worried himself sick about not being able to play with the kids, and would let them pile legos on top of his stomach so he could play with them the best he could.

I could not imagine life without him, he is so wonderful!

**Oh, and on a few occasions, when I was stuck in traffic and he was home with the baby who was crying to nurse, he let the baby latch on to him and comfort nurse a bit until I got home. Now, to me, that makes him one of a kind!!!

Answer 9

You guys are making me jealous!  lol  I hope me and my daughter have a guy like that in our life some day.  With all the divorces and single parents these days, it's nice to see there are still decent husbands/dads out there!  Now if only I could find me one...  lol

Answer 10

My husband is a great dad because he has the up most faith in my abilities as a mother, he loves our son like nothing else, he works hard all day so I can stay home, and most importantly he keeps his baby's mom happy!

EDIT: In case you were going to ask, my dog is the best dog because he doesn't pull on his leash, asks to go outside, and fetches the morning paper!!

EDIT:Who thumbs down me-I'll hunt you down!!

Answer 11

What makes my husband a great dad? He was scared throughout my pregnancy with our daughter, and although we had only been together for 3 months when I became pregnant, he chose to stay with me. Rare, I know. He had his fears and doubts, scared of the kind of dad he'd be, but the minute he held our daughter, all his fears and doubts melted away.

He works hard for 8 hours a day to support his daughter, a wife, so she can stay home, and a baby on the way. He wakes at 5am to start work at 6am, and comes home around 3pm, exhausted, and still wants to take over care, so I, his wife, can rest and put my feet up. He does the majority of the housework, from dishes and laundry to sweeping and mopping. He takes pride in diaper changes, even poopy one, seizing the opportunity to bond with his daughter. He will even get down on the floor with her and play for hours on end. He has his own special ways to calm her when she is upset. He sits and watches the same episode of her favourite show over and over with her for upwards of two hours. He takes her out for Daddy-Daughter walks, takes her to the park and pushes her on the swing and takes her swimming in our kiddie pool in the backyard. My daughter and my husband have a bond I could never match, even as her mother. She has him wrapped around her pinky finger.

She is a Daddy's Girl, and he is a Daughter's Hero and Best Friend.

He attends every appointment, every ultrasound I am scheduled for. He takes a day off work if our daughter is sick and I need his help. He seizes the opportunity to feel our son move. Everytime I mention he is moving, my husband's hand sits on my belly until Isaiah stops moving. He reads to our unborn son, talks to him, plays him music on the guitar and kisses him good night each night and good bye each morning.

He works just as hard, if not harder, than I do. He is as exhausted as I am and still chooses his family over a rest. He is fully confident and supportive of me and my decisions as a mother and a wife.

He is the absolute best father and husband a woman and his children could have. I sure am a lucky one to have caught him, and I wouldn't trade what we all have for anything in the world.

Answer 12

My husband is a great dad because he puts our daughter first, before anything else. When she was first born, he worked three jobs (counting the Army) so that I could/can stay home with her.

He's a great dad because he broke down when he had to say good-bye to our daughter earlier this year. This, coming from a man who I had never seen cry before that day.

He's a great dad because even when we argue, if he knows I'm passionate about something, he will give in....especially when it comes to our child. So that new carrier is mine....LOL.

He's a great dad because even if he's dog tired and has just come back from a mission, if he knows our daughter is awake, he's calling me on the web cam. Just to tell her goodnight.

I could go on and on, believe me. I am truly the luckiest girl in the world!

Answer 13

Some people will never think that their husband/baby's father ever does enough...those women are lazy in my opinion and are just constantly comparing what they do with what their husband does.  It is like some women get on and say they have to change the diapers and feed the baby while the hubby does not....they forget to mention they stay home all day while hubby works so they can!

My husband is a great dad because he supports and provides for our family.  He works at work and then he works hard on our farm everyday.  Right now he is building our new house.  He still comes in and plays Emma and always makes time for her.  She loves her daddy and gets so excited when he comes home.  He is a good hubby b/c if I am tired and need a break he will take over my position while I rest or get a massage.  Maybe if everyone would stop complaining about what their hubby does not do and look at what he does they would all be happier :)

Answer 14

What makes my hubby a great dad is he works 6 days a week so I can stay home with the girls, he puts our needs before his own and with our oldest he will get down and do tea parties and play dolls with her with no shame.

Answer 15

My baby's dad is a GREAT dad. When ever our baby cries at night, he gets up and makes sure she goes back to sleep. He makes sure she always has clothes that fit and the whole 9 yards. He's a very great dad, and I couldn't pick anyone better to be my baby's dad.

Answer 16

That's not trashy at all, that's life! :)

My husband is a good dad because he is a hard worker - he is bringing home the only income right now since I got laid off.  He still loves more than anything to come home and spend time with his daughter.  He is so patient with her and is happy to come lend a hand when I need a break!! :)

Answer 17

He knows when to step up and when to step back. He makes us both laugh, pitches in around the house and has committed himself fully to being a dad.

I think most importantly...he let us both know every day that he loves us!  

Answer 18

aww, i love your question!! your babies' daddies sound fantastic.

Mine is GREAT. Besides being a handsome and funny and charming and loving  husband, he works HARD for our family. gets up at 5am every morning to get read for work, doesn't come home until 7/7:30 at night. there are many times when he goes days without seeing our baby -- she wakes after he leaves for work and often goes to bed before he comes home.

He never complains. He takes care of all of our expenses/billing and provides a good income so i can stay home and take care of our baby.  

His priority is me and our baby. Nothing comes before us. Nothing is as important to him. Family is everything.

He's super funny and makes our baby laugh.

He supports my parenting approach and never interjects or argues about what's best. he trusts me 100%.

He has so much integrity and honor.

He makes sure our home is safe and our daughter is protected.

He washes bottles and never complains when he washes the dishes or cooks dinner or takes out the trash.  He's impeccably clean and organized, and participates in the housekeep just as much as me (or, more?)

I could go on, but i won't.