This Dad Put a Mic on His 4-Year-Old Son And It's the Cutest Thing Ever

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My little guy turns two this week. I’m already an emotional mess over this (seriously time, why do you fly so fast?) and then I saw this video, and my heart MELTED.

@howtohockey put a mic on his 4-year-old son Mason during hockey practice.

And you guys, it’s the sweetest dang thing. This dad simply wanted to know what his son was thinking while on the ice, and I dare you not to melt.

I want to squeeze this kid and he’s not even mine.

Watch for yourself, and chuckle along with this goodness. Because the world needs more of this kid.

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Leslie is the founder and owner of Her View From Home.com. She is also a former news anchor, published children’s book author, weekly columnist, and has several published short stories as well. She is married to a very patient man. Together they have three fantastic kids. When she’s not sharing too much personal information online and in the newspaper – you’ll find Leslie somewhere in Nebraska hanging out with family and friends. There’s also a 75% chance at any given time, you’ll spot her in the aisles at Target.

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