In the post-birth fog of a new baby, it can be hard to tell if it’s day or night. Or, in James Van Der Beek’s case – which of your own children you’re actually holding.
That’s right. The Dawson’s Creek and Pose star admitted that in an adorable throwback photo shared to his Instagram account – showing him as a new dad with a tiny baby pressed against his chest – he’s not sure which of his five children it is.
He shared the snap with the tongue-in-cheek (but not really) caption: ”#Tbt Came across this pic today. If I’m being completely honest... I have no idea which kid this is. But reasonably sure it’s mine.”
The actor, 42, is dad to Olivia, eight, Joshua, seven, Annabel Leah, five, Emilia, three, and Gwendolyn, nine months.
But hilariously, even his wife, Kimberly Brook, couldn’t work it out. The couple debated the identity of their mysterious offspring in the comments section of his Instagram account, as reported by People.
Brook wrote: “Who is that?!! I’d say Gwen but judging by your hair it’s Emilia... or Olivia...?”
To which her husband replied: “I’m guessing Olivia … but could be Joshua.”
But Brook later followed up her comment with: “Actually... I think Olivia.”
There’s only one GIF that sums up this whole exchange – and yes, we all know what that is.