Dad Notices Something Different About Floor, Then He Watches Home Camera
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A father renovating his kitchen was stunned to discover that, while he had been taking a short break, someone else had quietly advanced the project. That someone turned out to be his 7-year-old son.
The moment, captured on the family's home security camera, quickly went viral after being posted to Instagram by Heather Beck, the boy's mother. The video, which has now been liked more than 2.3 million times on the platform, showed the boy's dad enter the kitchen mid-renovation and notice that new floorboards had been installed. Confused, he reviewed the camera footage—only to find that his son Abel had done it.
Viewers were able to see Abel casually placing two floorboards into position and hammering them down. When his dad walked in, the boy proudly said: "Dad, I helped you with those two." The post has since stunned and delighted viewers across other social-media platforms, amassing more than 100 million views combined across Instagram and TikTok.
Heather Beck, who is based in Texas, told Newsweek. "One day, our home security camera captured Abel helping out with a DIY project all on his own, and his dad, Wes, was genuinely shocked that he figured that out alone."
Beck, a content creator who documents her family's life online focusing on 'day in the life' clips and renovation reels, said the moment came as a complete surprise—even to the family. Though the footage was only a few seconds long, the earnestness of Abel's actions resonated with millions on the platform.
"That sweet, spontaneous moment ended up going viral around the world," Beck said.
Viewers on Instagram applauded Abel for pitching in with the renovation work while his dad was away. Several pointed out that adults should be more aware that their children are often watching them closely and learning from them.
"Little home proud of himself," one viewer said. "He was clearly raised well and the dad just a bit surprised."
"Hey uh how much does he charge I have some floors that need fixed," another posted.
"This is actually so impressive," a third viewer shared. "I know pops was shocked."
"See kids really do watch everything we do," a fourth added.
While the family has gained viral attention for their home renovation videos and relatable lifestyle content, Heather Beck said that their goal goes beyond entertainment.
"We are so proud of our children, and our family strives to create more fun moments together," she said. "My goal is to show the world that you do not need a fancy huge house to be successful.
"Instead, we should live in the moment and create something special with what we have without having to worry about working our lives away."
Carpentry tools consisting of screws, an electric drill, and a hammer are laid out on wooden flooring.
Carpentry tools consisting of screws, an electric drill, and a hammer are laid out on wooden flooring.
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