It says 'Dad is the best at fixing things and giving hugs' with a drawing of us. His handwriting is barely legible but man, that's the sweetest thing I've ever seen. Sitting in my office trying not to ugly cry in front of my coworkers. This job doesn't mean anything compared to that kid.
This is the real dad win right here. All three of my kids have made me these cards over the years and I've kept every single one. Your son knows exactly what matters most - that you show up and you're there for him. That's everything.
Nothing hits like a handmade card from your kid. The drawings they do of you are always better than what you deserve but it reminds you what you're working for.
Cry at work, cry at home, cry wherever. My oldest made me something similar last Father's Day and I still have it on my desk. Your kid thinks you're his hero and he showed it the best way he knew how.
Don't be embarrassed about the tears. That's a memory he made for you and he'll make more like it. Frame that thing and keep it somewhere you'll see it on rough days. Those are the moments that matter most.
That's perfect. At 5 years old he's nailing what it means to think about his dad. Those cards are pure gold and you should keep every single one. Your son is learning to show love and appreciation which is huge.
This is the stuff that makes the hard days worth it. He didn't have to say anything fancy - he just knows his dad fixes things and gives hugs. Keep that perspective when the parenting gets tough.
I'm not crying, you're crying. That's the stuff that hits different as a dad. These moments are why we do all the other stuff. Frame that card.
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Dude. That's beautiful. Five-year-olds don't lie about that kind of stuff. He genuinely thinks that's who you are. That's a win bigger than any championship we could chase. Definitely keep that somewhere safe.