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Dad Shares His Ultimate Wish List In 'Perfect Fathers Day' Video

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Breakfast in bed, unlimited couch time, and non-stop sports. What more could a dad want on Father's Day?

According to dad Penn Holderness, not much. The Holderness family, who went viral in December with their hit "#Xmas Jammies" video, are getting back in the holiday spirit. In their latest video, Penn outlines his list of ideal activities for the dad-centric holiday. The itinerary includes sushi, pajamas, and some alone time with mom.

It really is the small things that matter.

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First Photos Of Dads And Babies

Pete & Eva(01 of55)

"What was I thinking at this moment? Everything from the super emotional 'I'll stand in front of a speeding train for you yet I only just met you' to the pragmatic 'So this is what a combination of me and my wife looks like.' I felt more pure happiness than I can describe." (credit:Pete Meyers)

Simon & Gwyneth(02 of55)

"Gwyneth's due date was 9/11/01. Thankfully, she waited another six days until she made her appearance in the world. She'd had to be resuscitated due to the cord being wrapped around her neck, so at this point we were just thrilled and ready for a nap." (credit:Simon Heseltine)

Damon & Sebastian(03 of55)

"What is this thing and why do I love it so much?!" (credit:Damon Scheleur)

Scott & Zadie(04 of55)

"I'm gonna eat you up." (credit:Farah Miller)

Steve & Lydia(05 of55)

"She's a redhead! She's a redhead!" (credit:Liz Williams)

Peter & Leo(06 of55)

"This was the first nap I had with our boy, Leo, after we got him home from the hospital. I was thinking how delighted I was that he was here, in our lives; that my wife was safe and healthy, and that our baby was so lovely and sweet and perfect, and that maybe neither one of would ever sleep again, so better grab it while it was available." (credit:Peter Goodman)

Ron & Emmy(07 of55)

"To preface, I am a nervous wreck most of the time so I was totally 'freaked out' about the baby. But the first time I held Emmy, the first time she opened her eyes and gave me the once-over, the first time she grabbed my finger as if to say 'hey, Daddy,' all that worrying and freaking out ... it's all so worth it. Five and a half years later, the worrying never ends but is far surpassed by the fun, the joy, the pride, the unconditional love (well, at least most of the time)." (credit:Ron Brounes)

Ron & Zoe(08 of55)

"Since the day my oldest daughter was born, I had been totally obsessed with her. So much so, that I worried I could never love another child as much as her. And then Zoe was born; she gave me that same initial stare; and then that first smile (maybe it was gas?); and we bonded in an instant. A friend once described to me that it's as if your heart just opens up to make room for another. And that is a pretty good description. Now I am obsessed times two (and still in a constant state of worry)." (credit:Ron Brounes)

Joel & Peyton, Joel & Logan(09 of55)

"I'm going to give this kid the best life ... Don't think this coffee is going to be strong enough ... Never thought I could love someone this much." (credit:Bonnie Bradley)

Jamie & Nicholas, Natalie, Noelle and Nicole(10 of55)

#1: Nicholas. "Holy sh**."
#2: Natalie. "Wait a second, I've been here before."
#3: Noelle. "I think I got this down."
#4: Nicole. "I'm a pro."
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Mickey & Ella(11 of55)

"When I first met my daughter, I was overwhelmed with happiness. Usually love is an emotion that takes time to develop and grow, but when I laid my eyes on Ella for the first time, I was hooked immediately. I knew life would never be the same, in the best of ways." (credit:Mickey Seidenstein)

Steve & Sam(12 of55)

"I really don't remember what I was thinking in that moment only vividly what I was feeling ... complete joy." (credit:Steve Rudin)

Jeffrey & Logan(13 of55)

"Wow, I'm a dad. Too bad he looks so much like me; hope he grows out of it. I can't wait to take him to his first Texas Longhorn football game in a few months!" (credit:Jeffrey Gilbert )

Larry & Carlos(14 of55)

I had left my wife and my first child, Carlos Miles, at the hospital and was wandering home. I was in a daze, a swirl of emotions. Suddenly a thought occurred to me: "I am man. I make son." For a moment, I was in the grip of something primal. It was heavy: as though I was experiencing something that men of all cultures and all epochs had experienced: I created a son. I felt like a caveman --dumb and in awe. Ok, it was silly and slightly overwrought, but the feeling was undeniable. Now my son is 8, and I still sometimes feel the same way. (credit:Lori Leibovich)

Adam & Evan(15 of55)

"You run through a flood of emotions when you see your child for the first time. It's a surreal feeling knowing that you've created a life." (credit:Lindsay Cohen)

Kaya Hannah and Kingsley(16 of55)

"My pride and joy. I was speechless, basically and in awe." (credit:Kingsley Rowe)

Adam & Lily(17 of55)

"Ten toes- thank goodness!" (credit:Sarah Garfunkel)

Sammy and Samantha(18 of55)

"My life just started." (credit:Sammy Carattini)

Jason & Ava Marie(19 of55)

"It was love at first sight!" (credit:Jason White)

Amar meets Beatrix(20 of55)

singing to his newborn baby daughter (credit:Molly Oberhausen)

I have the Best Daddy(21 of55)

Craig and Ty un-seperable (credit:madgie4)

Emma and Daddy(22 of55)

Father's first picture with his newborn baby girl! (credit:M. Byrne)

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