We're doing bottle feeding and I was wondering if anyone else struggles with knowing when the baby is actually hungry vs just wanting to suck on something. Kid wants a bottle every 2 hours but sometimes barely finishes it. Nurse at the hospital said to follow hunger cues but they're so hard to read ...
Called out of work today and just took the day for myself. No kids, no job, no one asking me for anything. Went for a run, sat at a coffee shop alone for a couple hours, took a nap. It's amazing how much better I feel after just one day where I wasn't trying to be everything to everyone. Why is it s...
Fired up the offset smoker at 5am for some brisket and ribs. Been smoking for about 8 hours now and the smell is unreal. Kids are playing in the yard while I babysit the fire and drink coffee. This is honestly my favorite way to spend a Saturday. Gonna be ready to eat around 4pm if the temp holds.
Got a lot going on and I can't stop thinking about all the ways I could mess up my kids. Like, what if I'm not patient enough, what if I don't teach them the right things, what if they end up feeling neglected because I'm stressed about work all the time. I love my family but my brain won't stop run...
I didn't know he even had Discord. Freaked out and grounded him but now I'm paranoid and also realize I have no idea what he's doing online. We've never had a real conversation about internet safety. Anyone else feel like they're playing catch up with their kids' digital lives? What apps should I ac...
Haven't been fishing in like 8 years but my oldest is really into it now. We went to this local pond early Saturday morning and caught a bunch of bluegill. My son was so stoked, kept saying he wants to go every weekend. Already planning the next trip and looking at tackle shops. Honestly forgot how ...
Used to be the guy who always needed a beer in his hand. Didn't think I had a problem until I realized I was missing my kids growing up because I was drunk. Got sober and everything changed. My wife actually talks to me again instead of just existing in the same house. My kids know their dad now ins...
Random morning sex. Sleeping past 6am. Watching whole movies without pausing. Going out without having to plan everything weeks in advance. Being able to be selfish with my time and not feel guilty about it. My wife and I used to travel constantly. Now a trip to the grocery store is an expedition. I...
Took the family up to the mountains for our first real camping trip. Tent leaked, burned the hot dogs, and my oldest got sick from eating trail mix for dinner. But then we sat around the fire and my 4 year old was so amazed by the stars that he didn't want to go to bed. We ended up just laying on ou...
YouTube university baby. Watched a bunch of videos and ripped out the old vanity, installed plumbing and tile work. It's not perfect but it looks a million times better than the weird particle board thing that was falling apart. Wife is happy and I learned something new. Only mistake was cutting one...
My boy is obsessed with Fortnite. He wakes up wanting to play, comes home from school wanting to play, and fights bedtime because he wants to play. I'm worried this is getting unhealthy. He's got friends to hang with and sports but he chooses the game every time. How do you guys set boundaries witho...
I'm trying to raise my boy the right way - saying yes sir and no ma'am, opening doors for people, being respectful to his elders. Sometimes I feel like I'm fighting an uphill battle with everything else he's exposed to. Other dads out there still trying to instill these values? How do you keep it co...
She asked if it was old-fashioned. I told her it's a sign of respect and care, not because her mother can't do it herself but because it shows love through small gestures. Want to make sure my kids understand that chivalry and tradition aren't about being controlling, they're about honor and conside...
My old gaming laptop is basically a space heater now. I've got the budget for a new one but thinking about building a PC instead. Never done it before though and I'm worried I'll screw something up. Anyone here build their own? Is it actually as hard as it seems or am I overthinking this? Could prob...
Been thinking a lot about what old-school leadership really means. I grew up with my dad laying down the law and that was just how it was. But I'm realizing the most powerful thing I can do is show my kids and my family what integrity looks like. How I handle a mistake. How I treat the waiter who me...