Why do we always end up as the jungle gym?

1d ago1 min read

Just spent 45 minutes with my kids literally climbing on me like I'm some kind of playground equipment. My 4 year old was doing a handstand on my chest and my 6 year old was trying to jump from the couch onto my back. They laughed the whole time and I felt like I was getting destroyed but also like I was the coolest dad in the world. How is it that we become human jungle gyms and yet we'd never trade it for anything? Being a dad is weird.

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BBen M.New Dadjust now

This is peak dad life right here. Getting absolutely destroyed by small humans who think you're the most fun thing in the house. Embrace it because they grow up so fast.

RRobertNew Dadjust now

This is the best part of being a dad honestly. Sure your back hurts and your face gets used as a trampoline but they're laughing their heads off and that's worth it. Enjoy it, they grow out of it too fast.

LLance K.New Dadjust now

That's just dad life right there. You're not a person, you're equipment. But honestly when you're older and they don't want to climb on you anymore you'll miss it.

WWyatt C.Regular1d ago

Man, those are the best moments though. My boys do the same thing when I pick them up from their mom's place - like they're making up for lost time. Handstands on the chest sounds wild but also kind of awesome.

RRobertNew Dad1d ago

Ha, my kid would literally climb me all day if I let her. You're basically a living jungle gym at that age, might as well embrace it. At least you're getting a workout in.

JJoel F.Regular1d ago

That's the good stuff right there. My oldest used to do the same thing - now she wants to climb actual mountains instead. Enjoy it while they still think you're the coolest playground around.

KKevinNew Dad23h ago

45 minutes is rookie numbers. I had three kids using me as a climbing wall for like an hour yesterday. My shoulders are still sore. But honestly it's kind of the best part of the day.

BBrandonNew Dad19h ago

45 minutes is impressive. My kids could do this for like 3 hours straight if I let them. I've learned to set a timer because otherwise I'm done and they want more. The jungle gym phase is real.

PPaul K.New Dad4h ago

Dude YES. I'm basically a human jungle gym every single day. My 4 month old doesn't do much yet but I'm dreading when she gets the climbing phase. Those 45 minutes must have felt like a workout.