Single Utah Mom Dresses as Dad to Attend ‘Dads and Doughnuts Day’ With Her Kindergartner

Posted 11:14 AM, February 10, 2017, by Tribune Media Wire
Single Mom Dresses Up for Dad's Day at Son's School
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A single mother in Utah went above and beyond to make her son feel comfortable at his school's "Dads and Doughnuts Day" on Wednesday.
Whitney Kittrell became a single mother more than three years ago and promised herself that she'd do everything she could to give her kids a normal life. So when her son, who is in kindergarten in St. George, came home with a note about the special day, she decided to dress for the part.
At first, Kittrell asked her son if he'd like his grandfather to attend the event with him.
"He just smiled and said 'No. I want you to go. You're my mom and dad,'" she wrote in a Facebook post.

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Whitney Kittrell
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When I became a single mom over 3 years ago I made a promise with myself that I would do anything I could, even if it meant going out of my comfort zone, to give my kids a "normal" life and the same experiences as other kids. 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. I finally sat him down and asked if he wanted to ask his grandpa to go. He just smiled and said "no. I want you to go. You're my mom and dad". So 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!" I've tried my best to let them know they are loved but I wonder a lot if I'm actually succeeding at it. 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" kissed my cheek and ran off. I hope he remembers this day cause I'll never forget it or his sweet words. #singlemom #dadsanddoughnuts #myforever #lovewhatmatters
Edit: I've had people ask if they can share this. You're more then welcome to. Thank you for all your kind words
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So Wednesday morning, she put on her "best dad outfit," painted on some facial hair and went to breakfast with her son.
Kittrell said she was embarrassed, but after seeing her son's smile, she knew it was the right thing to do.
"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. "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.'"
In two days, Kittrell's post has more than 14,000 likes and more than 16,00 shares.
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