I feel like people who assume you need to take yourself seriously to be a parent really don't understand kids.

Like, have you met kids before? They run around naked, wear their underwear on their head, unknowingly blame their farts on you when in public, and lift up your skirt so they can wear it on their head while giving the neighbors a free show. 

If I can raise my children to be successful adults while still maintaining the awe and carefree wonder of a child, that will be enough. Let them be little and don't get mad when they throw up in your mouth.