If you want to research a doting father, you probably should start with Tarek El Moussa.
The 41-year-old has everything tamped down, from his beautifully blended family to successful business ventures. Still, he snatches every opportunity to prove he is every bit a family man to his wife, Heather Rae El Moussa, and three children- Taylor, 12, Brayden, 7, and his one-month-old son, Tristan.
Tarek El Moussa Cuddle Up With His Newborn
Tarek and his mini-me looked picture-perfect as they shared a beautiful father-son moment in a recent update on his Instagram story. The reposted image from his wife’s page displayed a unique bond between himself and his newborn.
The adorable infant was bundled up in a wrap blanket in the post. He wore a cute beanie and appeared to be sleeping peacefully. Tarek sported a black hoodie as he sat comfortably on a blue couch, holding his little one in his arms.
Heather initially gushed about the upload, writing, “Our little bear 🐻 @therealtarekelmoussa Gave Tristan a bath tonight, our boy loves the water.” The proud father affirmed her words with two red heart emojis.
The HGTV star has been on daddy duties for his newborn since he and his wife notified their supporters of her existence on January 31, 2023. Before this update, the “Flip or Flop” alum talked about savoring every moment of his new journey into fatherhood.
The Blast noted how the TV personality shared cute snaps and declared that “dad life was 100% the life for him.” In the first slide, the father-of-three sat casually dressed in a navy-colored shirt and a black face cap.
Sitting on the bed, Tarek securely held his tiny tot in his hands. As they looked at each other in astonishment, the baby’s mouth opened. The second image revealed the loving father smiling at the camera while his boy’s watchful eyes were focused on something else. In the caption, he wrote:
“Our faces say it all… I think we were both in awe 😂 This photo was taken from the first day I held our boy in my arms ❤️.”
He also described what becoming a dad for the third time felt like. He noted, “It is just as exciting, nerve-racking, emotional the third time, but dad life is 100% the life for me 🙏 Can’t believe it’s already been 3 weeks since he came into our world!! He has already grown so much ❤️.”
Tarek’s followers laced the comment section with good remarks concerning the father-son duo. One person wished them well, “Such sweetness. Wishing you and your beautiful family all the happiness your hearts can hold with baby Tristan. 💙.”
Another fan mentioned the sweet moment when Tristan stared at his father, “The way he’s looking at you… 🥹❤️ Bless his heart.👶🏻💙.” Even his wife penned, “My fav picture of you and Tristan 🤍🤍🤍🤍❤️ this makes me so happy. I love you so much.”
Tarek & Heather Rae El Moussa Revealed Their Parenting Styles
Since the lovebird welcomed their baby boy, they have disclosed updates on their new journey. The Blast recently reported that the two dished on their parenting style, revealing who the stricter parent was.
During an interview with Today, the pair opened up about life with their newborn, with the new mom saying, “I am absolutely obsessed with Tristan. New mommyhood is hard but beautiful. I’m enjoying all the firsts and really getting to know him.”
The real estate investor conveyed that Tristan was born with a “big personality” and was an “active little guy.” Also, he added that his wife “is a rock star.” The “The Flipping El Moussas” stars told them that all their three kids were loved equally. Furthermore, they mentioned how they had to learn to balance their parenting styles in the house.
Tarek told the news outlet, “Heather is stricter than me, for sure. I play games and wrestle with the kids. When she says, ‘OK, it’s bedtime,’ I’m like, ‘OK, five more minutes!’ But then, I will enforce her rules.”
The 35-year-old chimed in, stating she was “definitely a little more rigid as far as schedules and keeping everything on track.” However, she acknowledges they “parent very well together.”
