4 Dads 40th Birthday For Kids To Give Jokes

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Updated on: Jul 22 2025

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So, my kids decided to create a playlist for my 40th birthday party. I'm thinking, "This is nice, they know I love music." They hand me the list, and it reads like a time capsule from the '90s. We're talking boy bands, grunge hits, and the Macarena. I'm thinking, "Did I accidentally step into a middle school dance?"
I'm expecting them to add "Happy" by Pharrell Williams and "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift any minute now. I'm just waiting for the DJ to show up with a discman and a stack of CDs. It's like they raided my high school CD collection and said, "Dad, this is the soundtrack of your youth." Meanwhile, I'm trying to explain to them the wonders of Spotify and the concept of a streaming playlist.
So, here's to turning 40 and dancing the night away to the hits of yesteryear. Who needs the latest chart-toppers when you can groove to the Macarena for the umpteenth time? Cheers to a playlist that's a blast from the past, whether I like it or not!
Hey, everybody! So, my kids came up to me the other day, all excited. They were like, "Dad, guess what? We've got this amazing plan for your 40th birthday!" Now, I'm thinking, "Wow, they must have something really special in mind." So, they hand me a homemade card, and it says, "Happy 40th, Dad! We're throwing you a party." I'm like, "Oh, that's sweet!" Then I read the fine print: "for kids to give."
I'm thinking, "Okay, a kids' party for my 40th. What could possibly go wrong?" These kids are planning this whole shindig like they're event coordinators at a Chuck E. Cheese's. They've got games, snacks, and the pièce de résistance – a bouncy castle. I'm just picturing myself trying to gracefully navigate a bouncy castle at 40. It's like trying to dance in a moonwalk. I'm just waiting for the headline: "Local Dad Stuck in Bouncy Castle, Film at 11."
Seems like my kids are trying to age me in reverse. I'm expecting a call any day now from their kindergarten teacher, asking if I can join the finger-painting class. "Dad, your seat is next to little Timmy. He's good with the glitter glue." So, here's to turning 40 and bouncing my way into middle age with a bunch of hyperactive second graders.
You know you're officially hitting middle age when your kids plan your birthday party and decide on the menu. I come home, and they're like, "Dad, we've got your favorite – the 'Dad Diet' feast!" I'm thinking, "Fantastic, they've ordered some fancy, mature dishes." Nope. The 'Dad Diet' apparently consists of chicken nuggets, mac 'n' cheese, and pizza rolls.
I'm trying to play it cool, like, "Oh, this is exactly what I wanted." Meanwhile, I'm picturing myself in a parallel universe where my 40th is celebrated with a gourmet dinner, maybe some fine wine, and not a single dinosaur-shaped chicken nugget in sight. It's like they raided the frozen food aisle and said, "This is the pinnacle of sophisticated taste for Dad." I'm just glad they didn't decide to throw in a juice box tasting.
So, here's to turning 40 and embracing the 'Dad Diet.' Forget about the food pyramid; we've got the Dad pyramid – nuggets at the base, mac 'n' cheese in the middle, and pizza rolls at the top. Bon appétit, Dad!
Turning 40 comes with its own set of surprises, especially when your kids take charge of the decorations. They decide to go with the classic "over-the-hill" theme. Now, I'm not sure if they realize that it's a bit of a cliche, but hey, who am I to argue with their artistic vision?
I walk into the living room, and it's like I've entered a retirement home for party decorations. There's black crepe paper hanging everywhere, "over-the-hill" banners, and a cake with candles shaped like a walker. I'm thinking, "Kids, I appreciate the effort, but I'm not ready for AARP just yet." The highlight was when they handed me a birthday card with a cartoon of a guy going downhill on a skateboard. Real subtle, guys.
I'm just waiting for them to unveil the pièce de résistance – a tombstone-shaped pinata. Because nothing says "Happy 40th" like bashing a candy-filled tombstone with a stick. Next year, I'm taking over the decorations. We're having a theme that doesn't involve grim reapers or retirement home aesthetics. Maybe something like "Eternal Youth" – inflatable unicorns and a bounce house for everyone. Who's with me?

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