Fans grew to love Ashton Kutcher on That ‘70s Show — which is also where he met his future wife, Mila Kunis! We’ve also loved him in other roles, including his appearances in movies like What Happens in Vegas, No Strings Attached, and A Lot Like Love. More recently, Ashton has gone back to his TV roots. From 2011-2015, he replaced Charlie Sheen in Two and a Half Men, and since 2016 has had a recurring role in the Netflix series The Ranch.

Many fans have noticed that, although he’s continued to take on acting roles, Ashton isn’t nearly as active on the Hollywood scene as he was 10 years ago. And we bet that has something to do with him being a dad! For years, fans never thought they’d see the day Ashton became a father. From 2004-2011, he was married to actress Demi Moore, who had three grown-up children, so it seemed like he was okay with not having children of his own.

However, that all changed when he got romantically involved with his former co-star Mila Kunis in 2012. In a whirlwind relationship, the couple were married and had two children in less than four years. Their daughter Wyatt was born in 2014, while their son Dimitri was born in 2016. The couple was discreetly married in 2015.

Nowadays, Ashton says he can’t imagine life without his two children — and neither can his fans! The dad looks like a total pro anytime he’s spotted out with his adorable family. Keep reading to see all the times Ashton’s cute family moments made us swoon!

20 His Wife Appreciates That He's So Hands-On

In paparazzi photos, Ashton can always be seen carrying one or even two of his kids, just as this photo demonstrates. His wife Mila has praised him multiple times for being such a hands-on dad. Evidently, he was changing diapers as soon as the baby came out of the womb!

"He's an incredible father," Mila told Today of how excellent a father Ashton is. "There's not even a question. You know some men — and it's OK — it takes them a little bit of time to adapt to having a baby and feel comfortable. Wyatt came out, and two seconds later he had it down. He's swaddling and changing diapers. He's incredible."

19 And He Thinks His Wife Is Pretty Awesome, Too

Just like Mila has praised her husband’s parenting capabilities, Ashton has only had sweet things to say about his wife since she became a mom. While speaking with Ellen DeGeneres, he couldn’t hide his appreciation.

“The most amazing thing about having a baby is my partner, Mila. She’s the greatest mom. I go to work every day, and I come home and she’s perfect," Ashton told the TV host. "And it just seems like everything went amazing. And I know that something probably didn’t go amazing, but she never tells... She’s incredible.”

Everyone mama deserves a partner who says such sweet things about her!

18 They Refuse To Spoil Their Kids

Despite growing up in the lap of luxury, don’t expect the Kunis-Kutcher kids to grow up spoiled! A few years ago, Mila surprised fans when she revealed that the family didn’t really celebrate Christmas. The parents didn’t even buy their little one any gifts (although the grandparents made up for it).

"Last year when we celebrated Christmas, Wyatt was 2, and it was too much," Mila once said of how the family celebrates Christmas, Huffington Post reports. "We didn't give her anything—it was the grandparents. The kid no longer appreciates the one gift. They don't even know what they're expecting; they're just expecting stuff. We've told our parents, 'We're begging you—if you have to give her something, pick one gift."

17 He Thinks A Newborn Is Like Getting A New Phone

While most parents feel like they have a lot to do when they bring a newborn home, Ashton has revealed that he finds it as exciting as Christmas — although he admits it takes some figuring out.

“It’s like getting a new cell phone where all the features don’t work yet," the dad-of-two has said about having a newborn, Huffington Post reports. “It’s like a phone that won’t take pictures, and you’re like, ‘Why won’t my phone take pictures?’ And it won’t make calls and it doesn’t do a lot, but it looks really cute.”

We’d say a baby is definitely a lot cuter than a new phone… but also a lot more expensive!

16 No Nannies For This Family

Both Ashton and Mila have said various times that they don’t feel like hiring a nanny is right for their family. Rather, both actors have noticeably taken a step back from their work so they can focus on raising their two little kiddos.

"We're really privileged that we have time and can afford to take time. We don't have a nanny or a night nurse or anything. It's just the two of us," once told Conan Obrien. "I've learned the little things that will calm the baby down. So, I feel like I'm a baby whisperer now. I like to give the baby to my friends and let it cry for a second and be like, 'Let me just take this.'"

15 Ashton Is Raising A Little Feminist

It’s refreshing to hear Ashton talk about gender bias and how he’s raising his daughter to be strong and independent. "I would like my daughter to experience a world where gender doesn't dictate one's responsibility or limit one's opportunity," Ashton once wrote on his website A Plus about raising a daughter.

He went on, “Having changing tables in men's rooms is just a tiny step in the process of rectifying legacy gender discrimination. Men who are aware of this bias want to participate equally in the child care process and our society should support that. It's time to get our hands dirty."

14 His Kids Keep Him On His Toes

No one said parenting is easy! And Ashton will be the first to admit that. While speaking to Ellen DeGeneres, the actor got real about how challenging raising toddlers can be.

"She's actually crossed that threshold," the dad-of-two explained. "You know, the first year you spend just trying to keep them alive. And then after that, you hit a point where your job is to keep them from [hurting] themselves."

He continued, “Like she doesn't realize—that's a cliff and that could be dangerous! She'll just jump off the thing. You think that they would come with instincts around fire and large falls, and they don't!"

13 He Thinks Sleep Is For The Weak

All parents know that your sleeping habits change a lot once you have kids. You’ve got to get used to early mornings and early nights, unless you want to be walking around like a zombie in the morning. For Ashton, he admits it was quite the adjustment, though he’s powering through.

“I thought I was awesome because I got up early and helped with the kids before she woke up, and I let her sleep a little bit," Ashton has said about adjusting to life with a newborn, Huffington Post reports. "And then she’s like, ‘Well, now you’re gonna act tired? I do it every day.’ But it was a character moment, right? Because she’s right!”

12 Looking Like A Doting Dad

Another reason Ashton and Mila don’t want hired help is that they worry it would impact them getting to know their kids. We just want to know our kid. We want to be the people that know what to do when the baby’s crying to make the baby not cry anymore," Ashton once explained, Huffington Post reports.

He continued, "We want to know, like, when she makes a little face or something, we want to be emotionally in touch with her.” Luckily both actors have been able to slow down their work lives in order to spend time with their young family.

11 Changing Diapers Can Be Tough (Especially For Dads)

One time, Ashton got real about how difficult it can be to change his child’s diaper in public as many washrooms don’t give their option to father. “As a new dad, I recently learned an unfortunate reality about changing diapers while out in public with a child,” the actor once explained.

He went on, “Almost all public changing tables are in women’s bathrooms, which makes it nearly impossible to find a table that’s accessible to dads. As crazy as it sounds, many stores don’t give dads the option to change their babies’ diapers.” Ashton definitely has a point — there’s no reason moms should be doing all the diaper changing!

10 His Kids Teach Him Daily

Most parents will agree that you definitely learn a lot when you enter parenthood, especially for the first time. Ashton has said that he’s continually learning from his youngsters. “The greatest, greatest lesson in character in my life are my kids," Ashton has said about how having children changes you, Pop Sugar reports.

"When I had these kids,” he went on. “My wife and I had these kids and we got to share that amazing, amazing, amazing honor, my first response was, I wanted to call my parents and say, ‘I’m sorry, because I never knew how much you loved me.’” Kids definitely put things into perspective!

9 There's No More Letting Loose

Both Ashton and Mila have been open about how becoming parents has changed their social lives. Now you’re more likely to see the couple watching Disney flicks with their kiddos rather than attending the Hollywood event of the night.

"I can let loose as much as I want, but at 6:45 in the morning, she’s awake and so am I,” Mila said shortly after giving birth to daughter Wyatt, Romper reports. “[She doesn’t] care if I let loose the night before, so I can only let loose so much, to be honest, I don’t know what letting loose means. Probably not going to sleep at 9:30!"

8 Fatherhood Has Gotten Ashton To Read

How did Ashton prepare for his new role as a father? The actor said he read every sort of parenting book he could get his hands on. But by his second child, it sounds like Ashton had a more relaxed approach. It’s always easier with baby no. 2, right?

"The first one, I almost became a doula. I was reading every book. I was ready. I had like a catcher’s mitt on," the actor once told Jimmy Fallon about his wife’s first pregnancy. "This one, I haven’t done anything. I’m like, 'Well, we didn’t break the first one.' They’re really durable — that’s what you realize. They don’t break very easily."

7 Getting Real About Gender Bias

One thing to love about Ashton as a dad is all of the times he’s spoken out against the unfair standards women are held to. The actor has said he wants his daughter to be able to grow up without experiencing the gender bias. Yaaas!

“I would like my daughter to experience a world where gender doesn’t dictate one’s responsibility or limit one’s opportunity," Ashton once said about gender bias, Huffington Post reports. "Having changing tables in men’s rooms is just a tiny step in the process of rectifying legacy gender discrimination. Men who are aware of this bias want to participate equally in the child care process and our society should support that. It’s time to get our hands dirty.”

6 No Holidays In Their Household

Ashton and Mila have surprised fans on numerous occasions by admitting that they don’t really celebrate the holidays with their kids. And when they do, they definitely don’t go overboard with it.

“We had a legitimate conversation as to whether or not we’re going to go down that path. We think we’re going Santa Claus, but we don’t know about the bunny," Ashton said, People reports. "It’s tough! It’s like, why is the bunny laying eggs? ‘Mommy, does a bunny lay eggs?’ ‘No, but the Easter Bunny does,’ and then it becomes a whole thing and then why were there little Peep chicken things?”

5 He Calls Himself The "Baby Whisperer"

It sounds like Ashton is a pro with newborns! The actor said it only took him a couple of weeks before he considered himself a full-blown “baby whisperer.”

“I have a personal ‘I want to be a hero’ ego thing. It fulfills all of that. Staying home for the first couple weeks, I’ve learned the little things that will calm the baby down," Ashton explained to E! News. "So, I feel like I’m a baby whisperer now. I like to give the baby to my friends and let it cry for a second and be like, ‘Let me just take this.’ Any sort of hero fantasy I have is completely satiated.”

4 He's Definitely Happier Than Ever

Ashton definitely looks happier than he’s ever been since becoming a father. The celebrity always has a wild smile on his face while out-and-about with the kids and it’s easy to tell from interviews how much he loves his family. The actor once admitted he didn’t know it was possible to love two little people this much.

"You think you know how much you can love another person, and then you have a child and realize you didn't... It's infinitely rewarding,” he once explained to Ellen DeGeneres. In the past, Ashton said he was unsure if he would have kids (this was when he was married to Demi Moore, who already had three grown-up children). So we bet he’s glad he’s now eating his words.

3 He Gives All The Credit To His Wife

Who does Ashton credit for his awesome parenting skills? His wife! The actor has never seemed so in love with Mila now that they have kids. Every time he mentions her in an interview, it’s to praise how much she does for the family and declare just how much he loves her. How adorable!

“She's the greatest mom. I go to work every day, and I come home and she's perfect. And it just seems like everything went amazing,” the actor once said to Ellen DeGeneres. “And I know that something probably didn't go amazing, but she never tells … She's incredible."

2 He's Glad He Waited To Have Kids

Despite loving fatherhood, the actor says he made the right decision to wait until later in life to have kids because it gave him time to work on his professional life. “I made a really a good decision not to have young children before I was pretty established with my [acting], which not everybody can do," he said, Romper reports.

"But if you can afford to do it, I think it’s pretty wise because you do have to take your foot off the pedal a bit [after having kids,] especially if you’re an entrepreneur and just starting up — it’s risky.”

1 He Wants To Keep His Family Private

Despite happily discussing his family in interviews, Ashton has reiterated many times that he wants to keep his family out of the spotlight as much as possible. This might explain why the paparazzi didn’t catch a glimpse of Ashton’s first child until she was well over a year old.

The actor doesn’t think it’s fair there’s so much attention given to celebrity children since they’re not the ones who signed up for a job in the spotlight. "My wife and I have chosen a [job] where we're in the public light, but my kids have not," he told The Huffington Post. "It's their private life; it's not mine to give away."

Sources: Parenting, Pop Sugar, Romper, E! News, People, Huffington Post