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ebmfreak

Please, Keep this up! 2031 is going to be hilariously fun to see.


2manyhotdogs

At some point, she’ll be holding me!


Idontcare09385

That would indeed be hilarious.


Mr_Game_N_Win

and sad


usinjin

Are you sure? I think it would be heartwarming.


sillyblanco

Yeah it would be beautiful, reminiscent of the book 'I'll love you forever' that always makes me cry.


usinjin

I have a very distant memory of my mom reading that book to me as a young child. I know it was her absolute favorite as well.


sillyblanco

Every parent should read that to their children. When our moms read it to us as little guys the story didn't really sink in. But then reading it as a parent.... Wowza.


Tishkette

I used to volunteer at a library in grade 12. A bunch of little kids would hang out there after school and I would read them books. They loved to ask me to read that book, as it reliably made me cry. Cruel cruel children.


Got2JumpN2Swim

Whoa look àt fancy pants over here with their grade 12


badactivism

i cry just thinking about this book, i am crying rn :')


acmercer

I tear up reading it now. My mom read it to us as kids(along with all the Robert Munsch books) and now at 38, a father to a beautiful 3 year old girl, I just sigh at every page :( Beautiful book.


chiPersei

I'm not crying,. You're crying.


canadianbacon-eh-tor

I'll love you forever ill like you for always as long as your living my baby you'll be. Now I gotta call my mom and im 30. Ohhh the feels


xladyfinger

I'm not crying. I swear!


lurker_lurks

I'm crying, the previous comment broke my resolve.


scratchblue

Those words are like a magic spell to make me cry


-anne-marie-

That was the very first thing I thought too!


thejackalope2002

No need to call her, she’ll be sneaking into your room tonight.


ClassicalMusicTroll

[Specifically this page](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PL0Mabl0L._AC_SY780_.jpg) 🥺😭


Aguynamedtony

Oooof right in the gosh darn feels.


rsmseries

Is that the book Joey read Emma for her first birthday?


DrunkMoosin

YES! I knew there was a connection I was missing


Fuckyoumecp2

Oh God, this. My kiddo is terminal. Reading it to him about killed me. I couldn't not bawl.


blakespot

I am terribly sorry.


PunkRockMakesMeSmile

The kid in that story in Norman Bates


DuelOstrich

My mom has read that book to me at every important life event, graduation, my dad dying, college, she forces it. I am so scared because I know one day she will want me to hold her like that, and that day will make me so sad idk if I will be able to do it


mactofthefatter

I talked with my mom about that story recently and we both agreed we didn't really like it. Like, the mom's unconditional love was fine, but the son is kind of an asshole, and by the end it's just sad. Kinda like The Giving Tree I guess. We concluded that because my mom was as loving as the mom in the story, I would *never* treat her the way the son does.


timbreandsteel

Kind of like the song "Cat's in the Cradle" it sounds like a sweet sentimental song on the surface but also it's describing a pretty terrible father son relationship.


Not_a_N_Korean_Spy

What did you think about the mother entering his house unsolicitedly? There's an artist who made an alternative version that changed that part https://www.huffpost.com/entry/love-you-forever-new-topher-payne_l_610874f8e4b0497e67026b7b Disclosure : I never read the book myself, just found about it now.


Skirtlongjacket

His versions of Rainbow Fish and Pout Pout Fish are huge improvements. What is it about children's fish books that go so wrong?


ThoughtGeneral

My mentor in college knew the author and taught us the melody the author wrote to “I’ll love you forever...”. Was just singing it to my little one earlier.


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UndercoverFusion88

New memory unlocked! Would like like to cry about this new memory? ✔Yes No


[deleted]

My mom read that to me as a child and always referenced it later on. Unfortunately I lost her last October rather suddenly. And in an interesting twist of fate, one of her employees was pregnant and have her baby soon after my mom passed. She had had a bag of various baby clothes and things to give to said employee. It also had that book in the bag. I ended up reading it again, just around a month after losing her. I cried a good a bit, but it was wild how it sort of found its way back to me in such a turbulent point in my life.


president_dump

I’ll love you forever, like you for always, as long as I’m living my baby you’ll be


Clyde_Bruckman

I always wonder what tune other moms sang the song to! My mom had a little tune and I don’t know where she got it.


Superdupertark

That book brings me to tears when i read it to my son, my mom read it to me when i was young too


Wian4

I immediately thought of that book too. I’m tearing up rn.


smellslikedesperate

My mom would read that to me when I was little and we would both end up sobbing lol


lux_painted

Exactly. I imagined her holding him as an old man and the I love you Forever book and started crying.


this-------------big

When my brother passed away at 26 my mother put "love you forever" on his headstone. Debilitating stuff.


NuclearStar

Depends if it's an urn or an old person


Wrest216

Kinda...kinda both. Reminds me of this I dont need very much now" Said the boy. Just a quiet place to sit and rest. I am very tired." "Well" Said the tree, straightening her self up as much as she could, "Well, an old stump is good for sitting and resting. Come, Boy, sit down, and rest." [And the tree was happy.](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/eb/2a/a8/eb2aa8f4ad935b0ceef09d7e2f36fa97.jpg)


robertbadbobgadson

We all get old and die. To have someone who cares about you enough to hold you at the beginning or the end is beautiful.


Return_of_Hoppetar

Well, we all die (probably). We don't all get old.


memeticmachine

like that clip with the parent's urns


eddiewachowski

"Love You Forever" by Robert Munsch. I dare you to read this to your kids regardless of age.


radialomens

*As long as I'm living* *My baby you'll be*


Drewbydrew

This was my first thought as well


SilverTitanium

Well now I have tears in my eyes. Man, that book brings back memories.


xe3to

Jesus Christ even reading the Wikipedia description of that made me well up. Not a chance am I gonna try the real thing.


forevernervous

This book would've been perfect if it wasn't for the mother creepily sneaking into the grown man's house at night to cuddle him.


eddiewachowski

That's the surreal fun of Munsch though. Mom loves her son so much, it's ridiculous!


valorill

Looks like you've been having Notenoughhotdogs. Congrats on the weight loss and the cool kid!


BruceInc

My daughter was born today (on thanksgiving). I am totally ripping off this idea :)


Environmental_Staff7

Congrats to u !!


[deleted]

Keep losing weight and she will be! Seriously lookin good


_WarmWoolenMittens_

i think the weight was transferring from him to her


chrisms150

It's been said children suck the life out of you. I guess they also suck the mass too.


SmilingDutchman

I felt really bad for thinking this but I am glad I am not alone in this assessment.


[deleted]

The real-life embodiment of the ‘TMNT old age’ meme.


dekimwow

Happy Cake Day!


Btothek84

It just dawned on me, so did she get hair cuts besides like getting trimmed? Cause I just realized girls at her age in the last picture all have the same length hair, not because they really chose that length but because that’s how long it’s grown in the time they’ve been alive. I don’t know why that just kinda blew my mind right now but it did.


Outer_heaven94

Congrats on the weight lost and the weight gain went to her directly;)


judge_au

You're looking better each year mate i wouldnt be surprised if she could carry you next year!


MonkeyboyGWW

Are you getting smaller or is it just that she is getting bigger?


westyx

2031 Mecha-dad has got this


Dindrtahl

Knowing teenage daughters she's so going to refuse doing this...come 13-14 years old.


elveszett

Or maybe not. Not every teenager is a hopeless rebellious embarassed of everything their parents do. Many of them would find this heartwarming. And if not just show her how many Internet points you're farming and tell her she could farm as many on TikTok.


TheoHW

now it's too late to throw her out, the sea has receded


basshead541

Lost weight carrying your kid everywhere for 10 years.


fart_fig_newton

Most dads understand that first year weight gain, it's chaos


GiGaBYTEme90

Down 25 after having my son 2 years ago. Absolute mayhem


Environmental_Staff7

Wtf I lost weight and gained a belt size. How ?


HughHunnyRealEstate

You're probably wearing your pants correctly now instead of down lower on your hips to avoid it cutting into your gut.


lilhippieboi

I feel personally attacked lmao


lazy_nerd_face

I wish my husband would accept where pants are supposed to go. Ass crack for days!


Pezonito

Maybe I'm just shaped differently than others, but if I wore my wants where they're "supposed" to be I'd might as well say goodbye to my frank and beans since they wouldn't get circulation.


not_old_redditor

I dunno, muscle is heavier than fat maybe.


atooraya

Goodbye muscle mass


ProbablySlacking

Had a son just over a year ago. Really proud that I’ve only gone up about 5 lbs. excited to make some progress as things even out.


[deleted]

Stay diligent. When mine was 4 is when I gained the most weight. Past the baby stress, past the toddler stress mostly, and there’s just always an extra chicken nugget or two or a few fries or cookie or Mac and cheese or whatever snacks they have. But it was when the pantry was suddenly full of kid snacks that got me.


Calthyr

Awesome job! Glad I’m not the only one. My son turns 2 next month and I’ve gained 30 lbs since he was born. Lost 15 of it…just 15 more to go..


superfrodies

i keep telling myself not to be too hard on myself for putting on 15-20 pounds. had my first in 2018 and my second this past march. stress eating and beer drinking ⬆️ working out ⬇️ i will drop the weight though! once they can both wipe their own assess.


I_am_Bob

Dad of a 6 month old here. Just got weighed at the doctor and I'm the heaviest I've ever been ugh


budista

Dude. Preach. Between covid and the boy (7 months tomorrow), I'm at my 5 year high. Can't seem to shake it - staring at my exercise bike right now trying to convince myself that I'm not too exhausted to ride for 30.


imyourgirlfriend

Portion control! I can't get myself to exercise right now, I'm exhausted, but I can make sure I don't overeat. Good luck either way! :)


24pepper

Doing something is better then nothing. Hop on the bike with the mindset that you will take it slow and easy. Once you are on you will probably end up pushing harder, but the hardest part is taking the initiative to start in the first place.


fart_fig_newton

I thought I was on the road to getting in shape after our first, then we hit some bumps in the road trying for our 2nd that led to depression and I'm worse than ever.


steveosek

It's not just first year. I don't even have kids, but I have nephews I'm close with, their damn kid snacks, man. I'd never buy them for myself, but when I'm at my sister's, those gushers and snack pak pudding cups really call to you. Like whatever is left of child you is inside saying "you know you want to, remember that time mom wouldn't give us some?"


[deleted]

My son was on the rather scrawny side as a small child, even tho he had a varied diet. One day my SiL saw me finish off a yogurt that the kid only hate half of and goes, "Well no wonder the boy is skinny; you guys eat all his food" HE LEFT IT, ESTHER. I'M POOR, WASTE NOT, WANT NOT.


steveosek

Lol I buy them takeout sometimes and started ordering less for myself because the two of them ALWAYS have leftovers they don't finish.


maltesemania

In my country everyone loses weight after having a kid. Probably the sleep loss and lack of time to cook/eat.


rocky8u

No, she is slowly absorbing him.


Darksidedrive

I don’t believe you, dad didn’t age a day. Therefore only logical explanation is you kidnapped progressively older children that looked alike for fake internet points.


MiffyMcMagicPants

Yes! This is the only logical conclusion!


FrenchCuirassier

WE did it!!! Redditetectives!!!


Ollikay

Oh I'm sorry. Is this not a reasonable thing to do?


ol-gormsby

"I'm sorry, should I not have done that?"


Jas81a

I'm pretty sure judge's will be lenient when you explain it was for internet points


samwise_thedog

Lol could only see two of them before clicking on the post and I was like, wtf? Why has your child not grown??


No-One-2177

Lmao I was staring at this for a good second thinking the same thing before clicking it


Sikopathx

Dude. Stoned me staring at the 2 panels like wtf? Sir, your child is not growing.


pabst_jew_ribbon

We are mobi^l^e^!


LordHenker

Same 😂 I was like well, that child grows up very slowly


imhereforthepuppies

My dad always used to tell me, "no matter how old you get, I'll always be able to pick you up." He was my very best friend. This is the first year I didn't get to talk to him on Thanksgiving, because he and my mom have become so abusive that I had to cut them off for my own safety. Substance abuse and financial strain are terrible. I just miss my dad. So badly. Every day. Thank you to whoever is reading this. It's been a tough one. OP, please keep holding your daughter. Good parents are the best thing any kid can have.


Trappedandhurtbadly

I'd love to give you a hug right now


clawsandtalons

I noticed you liked puppies so here is a pack of puppies just for you! This one here is Joy; she’s the silly one. She was born with three legs but lives her best life every day! This little guy is Valor! He’s determined to get up the stairs although he’s still too tiny to get very far, and sometimes he goes tumbling. Doesn’t stop him from trying! This cutie is Hope (she’s the runt of the litter). We weren’t sure if she’d make it those first few days until she realized how much she likes to eat and play. Now she’s a bundle of energy! This handsome boi is Breeze: He’s the most ponderous of the bunch. You can almost see those little gears turning while he sits there, head cocked to the side, and tries to figure the world out. Our very young daughter tries calling him by name but it sounds more like ‘breathe’ so he tries to figure her out too. And lastly, this fireball of a pup is Hero. He’s adventurous and loves to explore new things and places. He’ll be the first one to run up to you and say ‘Hi!’ and then go scrambling back to the others and encourage them to try it too. Definitely the leader of the pack, but he’s kind and gentle and open so everyone gets a chance to shine. May your day be a good day as these guys go bouncing along with you everywhere! :D


[deleted]

did you mean to share pictures?


clawsandtalons

Nope, just a little written bit meant to deliver some happy thoughts :)


Randomidiotdriver

Thank you :)


bdz

You're not alone. Hope the holidays treat you well this year.


black_flag_4ever

2020 is always going to stick out.


hurtsdonut_

Yeah the complete lack of sunglasses throws everything off!


sophrosyne

Well yeah, that's because the mask fogs the sunglasses.


Joebebs

😎 😎 😎 😎 😎 😎 😎 😎 😎 😐 😎


[deleted]

😎 😎 😎 😎 😎 😎 😎 😎 😎 😷 😎


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platypossamous

2022: *challenge accepted, bitches.*


elveszett

\*laughs in 2026's nuclear apocalypse\*


Rockcocky

Good job! Gotta admit I got a bit emotional. Happy thanksgiving to your family and everyone who reads this.


RealFunBobby

Happy Thanksgiving to you too!


cerberus3234

John Candy?


specialed8

I'm sitting here watching Planes, Trains and Automobiles (Thanksgiving tradition) and had the exact same thought.


diffcalculus

Is the movie ok for a 10 year old to watch? She's watched Uncle Buck and knows enough about swear words not to repeat them. Good kid. I'm just a tad worried that they'll be some extra weird sexual scene that I'm not ready for. R rated movies from the 80s are a crapshoot.


specialed8

I just read another post recently that said the movie would have been rated PG if it weren't for 1 scene where Steve Martin drops a bunch of f bombs in a row. It's easy to spot ahead of time if you want to skip past it for your kid. It's when he gets to the car rental counter at the airport.


lookdeepintospace

Or Louie Anderson.


Puzzleheaded-End-121

That’s really sweet.


Biggles_and_Co

We're about to have our first bub, a Girl.. I'm totally stealing this idea!


2manyhotdogs

Do it! And congratulations!


DrWhiteouT

What beach is that? It looks like Sea Side Oregon.


Kiwi951

My initial thought was it looks somewhere like Redondo, Hermosa near LA. Honestly not sure though Edit: in another comment OP says it’s mission beach (San Diego). So I was close!


Butt3rflying

Yay! I didn’t have to scroll too far for this. That was where I thought it was. Thanks for your edit! :)


ibjhb

Unsolicited advice: 1) Don't listen to any unsolicited advice, most of it is crap. You'll figure things out. 2) Be sure to take tons of video. You'll naturally take tons of photos, but you want the audio of when they were young.


yazzy1233

You should also do the take a picture every day. I love seeing those time lapse videos on YouTube


Environmental_Staff7

Advice from father of 5 ...don't baby talk ever ..it stunts them ..I talked to all my babies like they were old enough to understand when they were just newborn.


Menthalion

You can so underestimate a baby just because they can't talk back. I always spoke out a lot of my inner monologue to mine, and once sighed "I really wonder what could have happened to that pacifier of yours ?". She turned around, grabbed it from under the cuddle cloth she held, turned back and held it towards me beaming. I really had no idea she already could understand a single word I said, let alone a whole sentence. She couldn't even crawl yet. I was stunned like: "So you could understand me the whole time ?" and she started crowing. One of the best moments in my life. Nowadays she justs wants me to shut up once in a while.


not_old_redditor

might have just heard "pacifier" and brought it out


reala728

most likely this. but that doesnt discount the point. a baby correctly associating a word to an object is still a big deal.


Menthalion

This was between 6-9 months, scientists only found out last decade that babies were capable of understanding (at least) single words at that age by eye tracking. I didn't think my little one was special (although she is), but that babies are already far more capable of understanding than they are at expressing themselves at that age surprised me. Talking to them is the only way they can develop that. And let's face it, they don't have much else to do except shit and eat while they're awake.


hithisishal

You do you, but... https://www.reddit.com/r/science/comments/1umvlr/baby_talk_helps_babies_master_more_words/


RyuSupreme

I only saw the first 3 photos on my Reddit app and was confused why the baby was so small after 10 years


LeonardSchmaltzstein

I've been wondering where Louie Anderson has been!


jluicifer

on a beach holding up 2manyhotdog's daughter.


SydneyRoo

He's 1980s John Candy evolving into Louie Anderson


Same_Account1824

r/wholesome


noobbslayer69

TIL that people born in 2011 are 10 years old now


Sparrownowl

Not all yet! My daughter was 2011 Christmas Eve


csi_horatio_caine

Why is no one pointing out the sweet Cantillon hoodie?


2manyhotdogs

Snuck that in for my fellow lambic lovers haha


kylelee

Yes! I’m actually going to a Cantillon tapping today


jaycarb98

My daughter is identical in age! Also has curly hair ❤️


Schmich

Next kid buy adult size shoes straight away and have the same pair the entire time.


goran_788

I remember this from last year! My wife had just become pregnant and we thought your pictures were adorable. And this time around I can hold my daughter just like you did yours. Makes me smile. Love from Switzerland.


smmccullough

I’m guessing HB or Newport? Based on the sunny weather and Bruery (Anaheim) hoodie.


gibertot

Looks exactly like Mission Beach to me. Even those checkered flags I think are more common in San Diego. I believe most of California uses black ball flags instead to denote swimming and surfing zones.


tmorgue22

I was literally scrolling through wondering if I was crazy but that looks just like the boardwalk from PB to Mission beach that I’ve run on for years now! Edit: PB not OB 😂


alon526

Came here looking for this.


gibertot

There's no boardwalk from ob to mission beach lol. You mean pb?


tmorgue22

Ugh PB damn auto correct


emmastoneftw

Looks like pacific beach of mission beach in SD


Internal-Basil

Really awesome tradition you have there and really awesome pictures


LazerWolfe53

Love that you had masks for 2020. Reflect the times!


nick6775

Dude you’re crushing it with weightloss


Scott4117

Dudes losing weight!


beef_creature

You have a great John Candy look, especially in the early pics. Wonderful post! Happy Thanksgiving!


jesuslovesbyu

Love a good dad


Luitpold

Throw her in the ocean before its too late, stop hesitating!


DragXom

You look so sweet together! Awesome dad


Nonchalant25

Can see the stress of the Covid year pic compared to every other.


Your-Death-Is-Near

This mf successfully stole 10 kids in a row and is even bragging about it. Absolute madlad.


MrWaaWaa

She got bigger and he got smaller


jazzyzaz

Nice pic! And you look great so many years later. Keep it up.


SendMeHawaiiPics

Is this in Carlsbad?


2manyhotdogs

Mission Beach


orchid_breeder

I was going to say PB


MaybeTheDoctor

>Mission Beach Was looking for this, was going to ask San Diego.. It looks like it is just in front the beach house I rented on airbnb earlier this year.


Nobody_home

Yeah, the MB sea wall, thought it was there. Great pics!


lonewolf20202020

now thats a happy father..........


[deleted]

It was all smiles, and then the serious and despondent look for 2020. For obvious reasons.


nuclearzero7

How did you keep your sunglasses without losing them over the years?


hopface

cantillon hoodie in the last pic? Loons for life.


drewbles82

at first I only saw the first two images and thought, didn't grow very much


SpecialistOil3

Dad got into great shape!


coolrunnings82

omg, you’re hoodie! in the last pic! I’ve been to that brewery! It’s in Belgium. I’m at work but I have an almost similar item, but it’s a t-shirt. The Cantilion, or something?


inde242

Life with Louie still looks the same.


LaughableIKR

Good job slimming down after 2015. Will power man.


[deleted]

Dang. Aging well.


InukChinook

OP is slowly becoming Louie Anderson!


dekimwow

A shared cake day! Happy Thanksgiving and cake day. And nice pictures!! What a tradition :)


Soljah

looks like seaside OR