Can you imagine the first time your husband meets his daughter, or the first time he plays catch with his son?
Those tender moments are some of the most precious gifts life offers us.
Here are 28 Instagram photos capturing those moments that'll melt your heart:
1. All the love
Love. #happymoments#baby#fatherdaughter#love#instapic#family#thoseyestho
A photo posted by Ebru (@lifewithebru) on
2. Beach duo
A photo posted by Wayne Skivington (@wayne_skiv04) on
3. Like father like daughter
Me parece que no la puede negar... ? #padreehija #fatherdaughter #fatherhood #2meses #2monthsold
A photo posted by Alfonsina Molinari (@lamolinari) on
4. A loving bond
A photo posted by Ilan Jarus אילן ירוס (@ilanjarus) on
5. Fancy pair
6. Happiness
A photo posted by Vivian Klovning (@vivianklovn) on
7. More fun up here
A photo posted by Nikita // NJT Blogger (@njtblogger) on
8. Sleepy
Two peas in a pod. @tylerlaubsch #fatherson #cuddles #toddler #parenthood
A photo posted by Alexandra Pellissier (@mamalex23) on
9. Adorbs
A photo posted by Mads Dannerelv (@madspdannerelv) on
10. All the smiles
A photo posted by Studio L at the Gallery (@lablanx_photography) on
11. Shall we share?
1 coconut, 2 straws ? #date #nutsaboutcoconuts
A photo posted by Dad and Daughter Lexi (@adaywithdad) on
12. Hello there!
#meadowlarkfarm #pumpkinpatch #fatherson #love
A photo posted by I Am Delno Ebie (@delnoebie_official) on
13. Hey Mom
A photo posted by THỤY DUYÊN (@tlt.duyen) on
14. Daddy's princess
15. Smooches!
16. What's up?
A photo posted by Julllya (@julllya88) on
17. Daddy's girl
A photo posted by Amber (@amberchristensenphotography) on
18. Birthday cake!
A photo posted by ? photaka (@muntaka) on
19. So much fun
A photo posted by Sean Gray (@seangrayyoga) on
20. Pure love
A photo posted by Jennifer Eaton (@jennifereatonmusic) on
21. Hello, little one
A photo posted by Vanessa Reyneke (@vreyneke) on
22. Snuggles
23. So sweet
A photo posted by JAO Photography (@jaophotographyaz) on
24. Tiny
A photo posted by Jessica Gray (@jgraay02) on
25. Beauty
A photo posted by Peace, Love, & Flower Power! (@gypsyhalos) on
26. Carry me
A photo posted by Simon Yuli Suryanto (@pioz_jepret) on
27. Just like Dad
A photo posted by Dania Beatriz Fotografias ? (@dbeatrizphoto) on
28. For you
A photo posted by @fathers_by_nature on
The bond that a father has with his children is a special thing.
So next time your little ones are running around with your man, grab a camera and capture the moment as your little ones grow.