Dad of three boys nearly jumps out of his skin after learning he's finally having a daughter
For a father who already had three sons, the fourth time was different. This time, he was hoping, not just casually, but deeply, for a daughter. And when the pink powder and smoke exploded into the air at the gender reveal party, his reaction said it all. He did not stop at jumping and clapping. He nearly jumped out of his skin with joy, his arms flailing, his face lit up. The moment was so raw and real that people felt it through their screens. The video was posted by @elitgenderreveal on their Instagram page.
And the internet responded with love. @hlwytrqy83 wrote, “I loved this dad... yes girls are the best.” @deovionnee.n added, “He was waiting on his little princess.” @cassi_x_x_ summed it up with humor and said, “He went from hell yeah to Hallelujah.” Some comments leaned poetic, stating @roussetenepe_ wrote, “She wanted the girl, and he needed her,” a line that resonated with thousands. @ophelia_the_writer noted, “This level of excitement to become a girl dad is just,” while @royalsy_queen declared, “That girl is gonna be so spoiled, daddy's princess definitely. I need my future partner to be that happy, too.”
There were plenty of playful predictions too, @muriithii_mercy commented, “That baby will be wearing a 'daddy's little girl shirt',” while @mo_onchildz joked, “Bro was sick of the adventures.” But it was definitely about finally having a daughter. After three boys and years of chaos, maybe he was longing for a different kind of bond. The “girl dad” phenomenon has been celebrated in recent years, fathers embracing a nurturing, emotionally connected role with their daughters, challenging stereotypes and redefining modern masculinity.
And this father’s joy was a perfect, viral example of that shift. It’s not just one dad melting hearts; there seems to be a whole wave of “girl dads” stepping up, and the internet is here for every second of it. There have been several instances where other dad moments have happened, and they're just as touching. One of them comes from a wholesome story featured on The Daily Net, where her husband transformed their living room into a mini nail salon for their daughter. With a very clear and focused expression and sparkly polish in his hand, he filed her nails and even playfully picked up her tiny purse, joking, “I’ll just take the tip from here.”
It’s not every day you see a dad nail the role of a salon tech, and viewers were quick to praise his sweet dedication to creating magic in a mundane moment. Another very adorable story was also featured on The Daily Net is where a toddler who looks just like her bearded dad boldly says, “I don’t like it.” What followed was a gentle and hilarious exchange that quickly became a masterclass in parenting with patience.
The clip had the internet swooning as the little girl slowly changed her mind, leading to a warm and funny resolution. Whether it’s celebrating a new daughter, painting tiny nails, or navigating toddler tantrums with grace, these fathers are redefining modern fatherhood in the most endearing ways.