A few months ago, I took some artistic license with a popular online video to create “Dude to Dad (Changing More Than Just Diapers) feat. Barack Obama.” For me, it was a rally cry for a new generation of dads. My hope was was that it might lead to “change” and I thought that was the only thing I shared with President-elect Obama.

As I sit in my office this morning watching the masses congregate in Washington, I can’t help but think beyond all of the pomp and circumstance. Soon-to-be President Barack Obama signifies many things for many people. For me, in my current life situation, he’s simply another Dad.

After the flowing speeches and the fancy balls, he returns “home” to his daughters and the same challenges that we all face. Recently, he wrote a letter for his daughters which was printed in Parade magazine.

Obama writes, “These are the things I want for you—to grow up in a world with no limits on your dreams and no achievements beyond your reach, and to grow into compassionate, committed women who will help build that world.”

As I wait for my first child (a girl!) to be born, I have often wished/prayed/hoped for the same things. It seems my President and I may have more in common than I ever realized.

Hugh Weber is the soon-to-be-dad of a baby girl slated to be released on March 24^th. He is a longtime Republican political operative and messaging strategist. You can follow Hugh’s journey to fatherhood at Dude to Dad or join the Dude to Dad community to offer him advice.