Hot take: dad bods are actually optimal for parenting
Think about it. A little extra cushion is perfect for kids to sit on when they get tired. Built in storage for snacks in the back pockets. And nobody expects a fit guy to be a dad so you set the bar low and look great by comparison. This is my new philosophy and I'm sticking to it.
This tracks. My kids literally fight over who gets to sit on my lap because apparently the couch cushions aren't good enough anymore.