31 Dad Moments That Melt Our Hearts

We're the first to admit that we give our husbands a lot of flack — most of which they don't deserve. But we also admit that we wouldn't be able to raise our kids without them. Dads do a lot, from playing a game of catch to protecting our tots at all cost, and they do it with a smile (well, unless a dirty diaper is involved). Here, men take on some classic daddy duties and make our hearts melt in the process.

01
They proudly flaunt their "baby bump."
Instagram | leorican79

They proudly flaunt their "baby bump."

02
They keep an eye on their tot, no matter what.
Instagram | roadsart

They keep an eye on their tot, no matter what.

03
They are master chefs.
Instagram | indianablkpapi

They are master chefs.

04
And teach their tricks to the kids.
Instagram | raymondb79

And teach their tricks to the kids.

05
They never leave home without this.
Instagram | dharp01

They never leave home without this.

06
They know their way around a grocery store.
Instagram | seckondchaynce_che

They know their way around a grocery store.

08
They have a great collection of games.
Instagram | rustvintage

They have a great collection of games.

09
They store socks everywhere.
Instagram | jaydeeohh

They store socks everywhere.

10
And we mean, everywhere.
Instagram | siknikbasket

And we mean, everywhere.

11
They spend their Saturdays and Sundays in the bleachers.
Instagram | jkkahlden

They spend their Saturdays and Sundays in the bleachers.

12
They can turn anything into an action figure.
Instagram | tiarifin

They can turn anything into an action figure.

13
They take the lead.
Instagram | odilonmoura

They take the lead.

15
They trade their Rolex for handmade bracelets.
Instagram | elenatootsie

They trade their Rolex for handmade bracelets.

16
And their class ring for plastic bling.
Instagram | itschriscolbert

And their class ring for plastic bling.

17
They know how to work a glue gun.
Instagram | krid_orgaz

They know how to work a glue gun.

18
They don't mind getting down and dirty.
Instagram | tsius

They don't mind getting down and dirty.

19
They know what these things are.
Instagram | claymanni_

They know what these things are.

20
And how to use them.
Instagram | briellesmommy_

And how to use them.

22
They don't mind dressing up.
Flickr user Purple Heather

They don't mind dressing up.

23
They trade the gym for the open road.
Instagram | dust_runs

They trade the gym for the open road.

24
They turn their living rooms into castles.
Instagram | thegreatsoldini

They turn their living rooms into castles.

25
And their backyards into a carnival.
Instagram | evilways165

And their backyards into a carnival.

26
They always attend a tea party.
Flickr user Ldodds

They always attend a tea party.

27
They make the best dance partners.
Flickr user Pioneer Library System

They make the best dance partners.

29
They know all about bedtime routines.
Instagram | ckkaseko

They know all about bedtime routines.

30
They keep our kids safe.
Flickr user macinate

They keep our kids safe.

31
They never let go.
Instagram | chambersc20

They never let go.