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Five years ago today my AFAB child went hard core in dressing as me for Halloween. This was their makeup test day. I was shocked when a few months later they came out to us. I am not a smart man.

But now when people find out I have three kids and ask their genders I get to say one of each and then delight in their facial expressions.

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[-] MisterMcBolt@lemmy.world 57 points 1 year ago

You sound like a wonderful father!

[-] BallShapedMan@lemmy.world 39 points 1 year ago
[-] Cyberwitch_7493@lemmy.dbzer0.com 22 points 1 year ago

The "I'm not a smart man" sent me 😂

I'm glad you are capable of recognizing it and changing!

[-] BallShapedMan@lemmy.world 15 points 1 year ago

Initially it was a sharp learning curve and far more rewarding than it's been hard.

Yes, this is what makes you sound like a wonderful father. That you didn't see it as even optional. None of us are experts on things we haven't experienced before 😊

[-] BallShapedMan@lemmy.world 16 points 1 year ago

But gosh sometimes I wish I was lol.

And to be fair the first night they asked to be called a new name I told my wife in bed no way in hell. The next morning I realized I was an idiot and told my wife we'll support our kid no matter what and I'll start using the name right away. So I did have my moment of not sure brightness.

[-] AWildMimicAppears@kbin.social 18 points 1 year ago

You are clearly underestimating your smarts - too many people stick with their first reaction and don't reexamine their feelings and position on issues. Your family is lucky to have you.

[-] BallShapedMan@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago

With the holidays coming up I'll be sure to remind them as they select my Christmas gifts 😂

And thank you!

[-] Zehzin@lemmy.world 33 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I thought this was a after/before picture for a moment so fantastic work on that makeup.

[-] BallShapedMan@lemmy.world 27 points 1 year ago

Yes, that's it. I know how to shave 27 years of age with makeup. I was feeling cute, might delete later 🤣

[-] Sharpiemarker@feddit.de 8 points 1 year ago

I know how to shave 27 years of age with makeup.

You're sitting on a gold mine!

[-] BallShapedMan@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

💸💸💸💸🤘

[-] HerbalGamer@lemm.ee 11 points 1 year ago

But now when people find out I have three kids and ask their genders I get to say one of each and then delight in their facial expressions.

The Daddest of Dads

[-] BallShapedMan@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago

Lol! My favorite revelation was when I found out I was now invisible. My kids expression turned when I told them it's because I'm trans-parent!

[-] HerbalGamer@lemm.ee 8 points 1 year ago

holy shit this guy is good

[-] FfaerieOxide@kbin.social 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Father of The Animaniacs over here.

edit: picture doesn't show up on original server and that is sad for y'all.

[-] Franzia@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 1 year ago

This is so wholesome 😂 I'm happy for you and your family, OP.

[-] BallShapedMan@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

Thank you! We are too.

[-] rain_worl@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago
[-] rain_worl@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

(no, i am not their child)

this post was submitted on 11 Oct 2023
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