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.
17 Comments
MisterMcBolt@lemmy.world · 60 pts · 2y
You sound like a wonderful father!
BallShapedMan@lemmy.world · 41 pts · 2y
I try to be.
Cyberwitch_7493@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 24 pts · 2y
The "I'm not a smart man" sent me 😂
I'm glad you are capable of recognizing it and changing!
BallShapedMan@lemmy.world · 17 pts · 2y
Initially it was a sharp learning curve and far more rewarding than it's been hard.
UnlimitedRumination@sh.itjust.works · 15 pts · 2y
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 · 18 pts · 2y
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 pts · 2y
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 pts · 2y
With the holidays coming up I'll be sure to remind them as they select my Christmas gifts 😂
And thank you!
Zehzin@lemmy.world · 36 pts · 2y
I thought this was a after/before picture for a moment so fantastic work on that makeup.
BallShapedMan@lemmy.world · 29 pts · 2y
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 pts · 2y
You're sitting on a gold mine!
BallShapedMan@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
💸💸💸💸🤘
HerbalGamer@lemm.ee · 12 pts · 2y
BallShapedMan@lemmy.world · 14 pts · 2y
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 · 9 pts · 2y
Franzia@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 8 pts · 2y
This is so wholesome 😂 I'm happy for you and your family, OP.
BallShapedMan@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 2y
Thank you! We are too.
SuicideTime@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 2y
rain_worl@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
dad, on lemmy???
rain_worl@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y
(no, i am not their child)
Martineski@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 2y