# Single Mum’s Twist On Dads and Doughnuts Day at her Son’s School Goes Viral

- Link: https://stayathomemum.com.au/family/kids/single-mums-twist-on-dads-and-doughnuts-day-at-her-sons-school-goes-viral/
- Published: 2017-02-14T14:24:50+11:00
- Author: Clare Whitfield

## _This single mum’s twist on “Dads and Doughnuts Day” at her son’s school is so heartwarming, it has now gone viral._

When�Whitney Kittrell became a single mum three years ago, she made sure that she
would do anything she could to give her two kids a life similar to�other kids who
have both a mum and a dad.

But when she was presented with a “dads and doughnuts” day at her son’s kindergarten,
her[ heart sank](http://www.kidspot.com.au/parenting/parenthood/divorce-and-separation/overcoming-stress-as-a-single-parent).

> “We have accomplished a lot. Trips alone, teaching my son how to play catch, killing
> bugs with minimal screaming, countless memories, and a normal life. But when my
> kindergartener came home with a paper saying that they were having “dads and doughnuts”
> my heart kinda sank,” she posted to [Love What Matters Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/lovewhatreallymatters/photos/a.710462625642805.1073741828.691679627521105/1403042683051459/?type=3&theater).

However, that didn’t dampen her spirits and thought her son might want to take his
grandpa, but her son’s answer surprised her.

> “He just smiled and said ‘no. I want you to go. You’re my mom and dad.”‘

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Hearing those words from her son, she willingly�painted on facial hair for him.

> “This morning I gathered up my best dad outfit, painted on some facial hair, and
> went to breakfast with my sweet son. I was so embarrassed but I couldn’t help 
> but smile when he introduced me to his little friends saying ‘this is my mom”�
> she’s my dad too so I brought her!”‘ she wrote.

Despite doing everything for her kids, sometimes, she wonders if she’s doing enough
for them.�”I’ve tried my best to let them know they are loved but I wonder a lot
if I’m actually succeeding at it,” she wrote.

As she was about to leave, her son left her the sweetest words.

> “When I went to leave he ran after me and hugged me tight around my neck and whispered‘
> mom”� I know that you’ll always be there and do anything for me. Thank you. I 
> love you.’ He kissed my cheek and ran off. I hope he remembers this day cause 
> I’ll never forget it or his sweet words,” she wrote.

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The post has been�shared more than 2500 times, and was liked by over 22,000 with
many words of support from other single parents.�”As one single mom to another”�
who knows how hard the struggle often is”� thank you for this amazing share and 
the tears in my eyes. You’re obviously raising a fine young man there, “one mum 
wrote.

However, others hit back at the school over the event and disagreed with Whitney
dressing up like a man.�”This is great but you shouldn’t have to make yourself look
like a boy to acknowledge your paternal role in your child’s life. Yes there’s stereotypical
dad things that dad’s do but that doesn’t mean moms can’t do them.”

One dad also commented how things turned out�when he dressed up in a skirt for mum’s
day.�”Yet when I dress up in a skirt and go to mommy and milk day I’m classified
as a “freaking weirdo” and arrested.�jk good for you mom! Keep doing whatever it
takes to make your children happy! You are doing an awesome job!!” he said.

Source:�[Kidspot.com.au](http://www.kidspot.com.au/school/primary/real-life/it-was-dads-day-at-school-but-this-single-mum-owned-it-like-a-boss)

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 Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical
home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney,
she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school 
age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience
in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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