Celebrating Father’s Day!

Bachelor Nation fans met Bob Guiney on the very first season of “The Bachelorette,” and the Michigan native went on to become the Bachelor for the show’s fourth season.

After his time on Bachelor Nation shows, Bob found his happily ever after off-screen with Jessica Canyon, and they share two children together.

Now, Bob is stopping by to chat with BachelorNation.com exclusively about Father’s Day and what it means to be a dad.

Check out Bob’s full interview below!

Bachelor Nation: Happy Father’s Day, Bob! We wanted to start off by asking what being a dad means to you.

Bob Guiney: Thanks! To me, being a dad means being like MY dad. My father was the most incredible man I will ever know. And I hope to make him proud every day. I didn’t become a dad until later in life. I was 47 when we had Grayson and had just turned 50 when Blake was born. So, it means so much to me. My wife and I both realize how lucky we are to have the family that we do — and I am committed to being as loving, supportive, protective, and actively present as I can be every single day. Just like my dad was for me.

BN: That’s so special. Your kids are lucky to have you. What is your ideal way to celebrate Father’s Day?

BG: I always thought that the best way to spend Father’s Day was honoring my father… And I believe that even more now that he passed away. When I lost my dad last year, it had a profound effect on me. I’m not entirely sure of all the ways yet, as I still figure them out daily. But I do know that being with family was always the most important thing that we could do for him, and I know that that’s something that has carried over with me as well. I’ll do whatever my kids want to do, as long as we can all be together.

BN: That’s really sweet. Thank you for sharing that, Bob. How would you say fatherhood has changed you?

BG: I think parenthood in general changes people in huge ways. I know it’s had an enormous effect on me. Simply put — I didn’t know I could love someone so much. I didn’t know I had it in me. I always put my family first my whole life, but when you have kids, it’s next-level stuff. Everything else is less important. A lot of the stuff that seemed so important before now just isn’t even on my radar.

BN: Absolutely. What has surprised you most about fatherhood so far?

BG: I’m surprised at my tolerance for everything kid-related. I’ve picked up some stuff, and cleaned up some things that I didn’t think I would ever even see, let alone touch with my bare hands. And I’ve just kind of rolled with it…. So ya. There’s that.

BN: Ha! Yeah, I feel like many parents can relate to that. Speaking of, do you have any advice for other fellow parents out there?

BG: I actually have advice for the “soon-to-be parents” more so than for fellow parents. My advice would be not to judge other parents. I think we’re all a little guilty of that. I remember before I had kids, I’d see a family at a table in a restaurant and the kids would be staring at an iPad, and I’d think, “Wow. Ya, my kids will never be doing that.” I can tell you that I was SO wrong! When you have kids, there are times when you really just want to be able to eat your food at the table in peace. Even for five minutes! And oftentimes, in those moments, that iPad is the best friend you will ever have!

BN: That’s some great advice! How would your kids describe you?

BG: My 10-month-old doesn’t say too much as of yet, but my 3-year-old is pretty conversational, and he says a lot of things… Right now, he tells me that he loves me “sooooo much!!” And that he hopes he grows up to be “tall and strong like Daddy!!” I love both of those things. But the other day he told me that he loves that I play with him a lot and then said, “You’re a good man… And you have good hair!” I have no clue where he’s heard either of those things. But that’s all I really ever need to hear. I hope that he always says that kind of stuff about me.

BN: That is so sweet! Do you have a favorite part of fatherhood so far?

BG: My favorite part of fatherhood has been watching the changes that happen every day. Whether it’s my 3-year-old learning to write his name or our 10-month-old saying, “Dada” and “Mama,” it’s been really fun seeing them grow and develop. That, and of course the fact that now I have an excuse for watching “Moana.”

BN: Ha! Love that. As a dad, is there anything you hope your kids learn from you?

BG: I’m hopeful that my kids are kind and know the importance of having good intentions and having a sense of humor. We try not to sweat the small stuff around our house. I’m hopeful that they both will always be able to relax and laugh with each other. They’re all each other have in the end, and we really want them to enjoy one another.

BN: Yes, that bond is so special. Do you have a proudest moment as a dad?

BG: I have a new one every single day! I’m just proud to BE my kids’ dad… I’m so proud of them. And I’m literally blown away by them every day. Our 10-month-old just started crawling and he’s quickly moving to the walking phase. Very proud. And our 3-year-old loves to dance for us and put on dance parties!! Honestly, he’s got a gift! :)

BN: Those are all such amazing moments! Too many to choose from. Last question: Would you let your kids watch your Bachelor Nation journey one day?

BG: ​​I’ve only been able to watch it back on my brother-in-law’s TiVo. And I have no clue how to transpose that stuff over to a more modern medium. So I might get really lucky and not have to worry about it!! But yes! I think if I could go through it and edit a lot, and blur out a lot more… that I’d be okay with them seeing some of the fun, lighthearted travel moments. Or maybe it’s just best left on the TiVo!