How do you look like a dad?

"You dont even look like a daddy", one of my friend had this casual remarks for me while chatting over lunch. So, how does a dad or more specifically a new dad look like? Tired red eyes from sleepless nights? Drive a van? More responsible (how do you bring that in your looks though)?

The birth process itself was a rocky, up and down kind of adventure (more on that later). It has been almost six months now and I am definetly sunk into this reality that I am a dad. I cannt wait to lift and hug my bundle of joy as soon as I get home. In fact, my wife always has to remind me that I have to wash my hands before I even get close to him:-). And boy does he return the favor. As soon as he figures out that I am around, a twinkle in his eyes and a welcoming smile with his lips stretched all the way out. Then a sudden jolt of the body, mouth open as big as he could with sweet giggles in between. He will start cycling his legs like he is close to winning the race of his life. He knows, it is dadda kind of play time.

My better half takes care of not waking me up at nights, which may explain the not so sleepless eyes. I do offer her a good sleep over the weekends though:-) She would consider any car, but a van and that may explain why she is still driving a CRV and I even started riding motorcycle (which I consider more disciplined and knowing things better around you). The responsible part is subjective in my opinion, let me know if you can describe that look for me.