They are so right about why being a parent is totally worth it.

As a father, John Kovaleski knows parenting comes with a lot of hard work. But it’s the little moments that make it all worth it.

In his new comic strip, Daddy Daze, the Pennsylvania dad and cartoonist is illustrating the humorous moments that come along with being a parent. The comic follows the life of a single dad named Paul as he balances working from home and raising his young son Angus. According to Kovaleski, the strip is inspired by his own life and experiences as a father.

“Daddy Daze is a loosely based portrayal of my experiences with fatherhood, and I’m thrilled to be able to share it. Being a parent is a crazy job—the hours are terrible, the pay is nonexistent, but the benefits outweigh it all,” he said in a press release.

Daddy Daze is available in newspapers nationwide and can also be read on the strip’s website and social media pages. Here are some that truly nail what it’s like to be a working parent:

Being a Parent Pays Off

Thinking Outside the Box

Probably a good idea to keep it “inside the box” for now. Photo: Daddy Daze

Better Get Comfy

This could take a while. Photo: Daddy Daze

Safety First

I like the way this kid thinks. Photo: Daddy Daze

Better Check Twice

You can never be too careful. Photo: Daddy Daze

Close Enough

It’s the thought that counts. Photo: Daddy Daze

Changed in a Moment’s Notice

“Is it mom’s turn yet?” Photo: Daddy Daze

Recipe For Sticky Floors

Clean up on aisle three. Photo: Daddy Daze

Sleep Training

He should probably work on sleeping through the entire night before asking for a curfew. Photo: Daddy Daze

An Enviable To-Do List

Sounds like a busy day. Photo: Daddy Daze

Written by Joseph Barberio for Working Mother and legally licensed through the Matcha publisher network. Please direct all licensing questions to legal@getmatcha.com.