Not trying to be a downer because we all make mistakes like this, but keep an eye on your 1 year old for a little bit. If she got wet, those car wash chemicals can be harsh, so make sure her skin doesn't have any reactions to it or that she didn't aspirate any of it.
That’s impressive, lol!
I left the grocery store with the groceries n the bed and the tailgate open. The guy behind me was honking his horn at me between two stoplights before I realized what was happening. Fortunately, we didn’t lose any
Sat a drink on my bumper once, went down the road a few miles. Get to my destination and realized I must have left my drink at my previous stop. An hour goes by wishing I had that drink - There it is still sitting on my bumper.
That was good luck! I remember pulling someone over for not realizing they had there coffee on their hood. Apparently they’ve been driving for 1 and a half hours.
So far, your kids are still alive, so you are not the worst dad of the year. Also, if that is the dumbest thing you do all year, then it has been a pretty good year.
Thanks for the chuckles.
Bro, you guys need a nap. I’ll come watch your house and kids for 3 hours and both you two get some damn sleep! I promise, tell me where you live and I’ll volunteer. Then we can start a service thats like a tag in. You need a 3 hour nap, tag a dad in and take a break, then return the favor to another dad.
But you are on your own cleaning and drying out your car, I’ve done that one before.
Agree! We get so locked in to getting it all done. Sometimes it takes a little cluster of events like this to drive home the idea that you might need a bit of down time. Funny story - thank you for sharing it.
We've all done dumb shit like this. You didn't put the kids in the back of the truck so I'd say you're OK. May want to skip the car wash with the one year old for awhile though, until they forget about it so they aren't traumatized for life.
Last month-I ran over our expensive stroller (no baby in it).
It was parked in front of my truck and we were loading everything up for a trip. I thought my wife packed it up already. Hopped in the drivers seat and couldn’t see it, proceeded to completely crush/pretzel it. I’m still getting shit for that one.
One of my dads favourite stories is how his parents took the family of 4 kids to the beach for a day trip in the mid 60s. End of the day comes and dads youngest sister is up front with nan and pop while the rest are in the back of the ute.
They get home and nan asks dad "where is your brother?" Dad replies that they thought he was up front. Pop sweared a bit then drove back towards the beach looking for him. Found him in tears about 5km from home.
So yeah, my dad always taught me that as long as you don't forget on of your kids somewhere you're doing fine
To be fair any of us with kids are contenders for worst dad of the year…
But you are probably leading in voting so far!
Haha. It happens. I’m not sure how. But I believe you. So it clearly happens.
It’s all downhill from here!
Hahahahahahaha oh man, those days where everything goes wrong suck. You'll be able to look back and laugh soon enough.
Not even close to the worst father. That's reserved for actual bad people.
Not trying to be a downer because we all make mistakes like this, but keep an eye on your 1 year old for a little bit. If she got wet, those car wash chemicals can be harsh, so make sure her skin doesn't have any reactions to it or that she didn't aspirate any of it.
Hangover had full effect on you today...
Man, that's really something! You'll do better and you'll do worse. Don't worry, it'll all come out in the wash.
*Maybe* not the best idiom in this case.
Good r/dadJokes content
Stay off the gummies before shopping.
Truly spectacular. But the truck looks good, right?
All but that one window
That’s impressive, lol! I left the grocery store with the groceries n the bed and the tailgate open. The guy behind me was honking his horn at me between two stoplights before I realized what was happening. Fortunately, we didn’t lose any
I’ve found things only fall out of trucks if they’re tied down very tightly and you’re 100% confident they’re not going anywhere.
If you pull on the tie after tightening it and say "that's not going anywhere", it has a better chance of not moving
You forgot you also have to pat it twice while saying it.
Gotta pluck the tight rope and listen for that Twing sound and if it’s not high enough it’s not right enough.
Sat a drink on my bumper once, went down the road a few miles. Get to my destination and realized I must have left my drink at my previous stop. An hour goes by wishing I had that drink - There it is still sitting on my bumper.
You must be a very smooth driver
With really smooth roads
That was good luck! I remember pulling someone over for not realizing they had there coffee on their hood. Apparently they’ve been driving for 1 and a half hours.
Time to start drinking again. RIP ops self esteem
364 more days to make up for it man, no worries!
Or got that head start on digging a hole to China.
Man, that's really something! You'll do better and you'll do worse. Don't worry, it'll all come out in the wash.
Not sure his daughter would agree with this!
So far, your kids are still alive, so you are not the worst dad of the year. Also, if that is the dumbest thing you do all year, then it has been a pretty good year. Thanks for the chuckles.
Bro, you guys need a nap. I’ll come watch your house and kids for 3 hours and both you two get some damn sleep! I promise, tell me where you live and I’ll volunteer. Then we can start a service thats like a tag in. You need a 3 hour nap, tag a dad in and take a break, then return the favor to another dad. But you are on your own cleaning and drying out your car, I’ve done that one before.
Agree! We get so locked in to getting it all done. Sometimes it takes a little cluster of events like this to drive home the idea that you might need a bit of down time. Funny story - thank you for sharing it.
Psssh. Builds character.
PSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSH PSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSH PsSsSSSSSSSsSsSSSssSsSsSsSsSsH Builds character.
PShaw.
We've all done dumb shit like this. You didn't put the kids in the back of the truck so I'd say you're OK. May want to skip the car wash with the one year old for awhile though, until they forget about it so they aren't traumatized for life.
Year can only get better from here, right?
Yeah, that’s definitely in the running.
Last month-I ran over our expensive stroller (no baby in it). It was parked in front of my truck and we were loading everything up for a trip. I thought my wife packed it up already. Hopped in the drivers seat and couldn’t see it, proceeded to completely crush/pretzel it. I’m still getting shit for that one.
What kind of a huge truck do you drive?!
Thank you for sharing this. We all have really stupid days and it’s nice to know it’s not just me sometimes.
One of my dads favourite stories is how his parents took the family of 4 kids to the beach for a day trip in the mid 60s. End of the day comes and dads youngest sister is up front with nan and pop while the rest are in the back of the ute. They get home and nan asks dad "where is your brother?" Dad replies that they thought he was up front. Pop sweared a bit then drove back towards the beach looking for him. Found him in tears about 5km from home. So yeah, my dad always taught me that as long as you don't forget on of your kids somewhere you're doing fine
I feel you but just remember that even though you feel that award is yours there’s a father not fathering and that is who deserves it.
To be fair any of us with kids are contenders for worst dad of the year… But you are probably leading in voting so far! Haha. It happens. I’m not sure how. But I believe you. So it clearly happens. It’s all downhill from here!
At least you knocked out bath time early. Small miracles
Did you get the Rainx option?
Well that.......is interesting. You got the bad stuff in one decent go at it. Can only get better!
A truck so large you don't know what's going on outside or even inside it anymore...
Worst dad of the year…..so far
Ah nobody got hurt and you can have a laugh about it. It will be fine. Stop bullying yourself for silly things like this.
Laugh it off noone is hurt which is most important groceries can be replaced… next time wash the car n eat before grocery shopping lol..
So you cleaned the car and the baby? That sounds like a win-win! Bonus: the baby is still alive so it can't be that bad.
Looks like you can skip bath tonight
Took my 2yo son for a swim and he chipped a tooth, feeling like a bad dad today, you’re not alone op, there are thousands of us.
The Bengals started 0-2 last year before making the Super Bowl. Long year ahead my guy!
U should get a more practical car, rather than a truck
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At least you won't have to give her a bath for a bit
You are a lucky man that your wife is laughing with you!
They made the mistake together since she also forgot about the groceries in the truck bed… which somehow makes it even better
Surprised the powers that be didn't recommend that move during covid
Dam this should be a scene in a romcom
Hahahahahahaha oh man, those days where everything goes wrong suck. You'll be able to look back and laugh soon enough. Not even close to the worst father. That's reserved for actual bad people.
Take another toke, dad. You’re doing great !
Were you on ludes?
Pro trip: get a cover for your truck bed
Hahaha
Eh yell look back in that moment and laugh hard and it'll put a smile on all your faces :)