I know, I know, I'm probably the only one who cares but it happened. He was groaning and then his face changed and he actually LAUGHED. This is peak parenting. I'm retiring while I'm ahead
Haven't played anything serious since like 2008 before the kids happened. Now that my oldest is in school during the day and my youngest naps for like 2 hours, I'm thinking about picking it back up as a hobby. Don't want anything too time-intensive but also don't want some mobile garbage. Used to lo...
My 5yo had her first real dental cleaning today and I was SO anxious about it. She gets nervous about new stuff. But the hygienist was amazing - explained everything, let her sit with her stuffy during the cleaning, made it super low-pressure. She walked out like she was a dentist now. Huge relief b...
This is my third week dealing with this. My boys (9 and 11) are dragging their feet, being super slow, suddenly needing to find stuff in their rooms right when I show up. Today I waited 20 minutes while my 9yo "looked for his iPad." Ex says she's not making them do this. Idk if it's normal adjustmen...
My 3-week-old is going through formula way faster than the pediatrician said. We're doing like 10-12 oz every 2-3 hours instead of the 2-3 oz every 3 hours they recommended. Wife thinks something's wrong but baby seems happy and is having wet diapers. Is he just eating more than average or should I ...
Not in a regret way, just in a "we haven't had a conversation that isn't about the baby in 3 months" way. My wife and I pass each other like ships in the night. When we do interact it's logistics - whose turn is it to go to bed first, did you order diapers, we need to talk about the pediatrician vis...
I commit to pray every morning with my family and it lasts like 5 minutes then I'm rushing out the door. Feel like I'm just going through the motions and my kids can tell. Want to actually model what a real prayer life looks like but between work and everything else I'm exhausted. What does your fam...
Our custody agreement has a clause for using a parenting coordinator if we can't agree on stuff. We're currently fighting about whether my ex can move 45 minutes away with the kids next year and I'm wondering if it's worth the $$$ to have someone mediate or if we should just go to court. Anyone been...
I feel like YouTube Kids is the lesser of evils but I've heard so many stories about weird content slipping through. My 6yo watches it for maybe 20 mins most days - mostly Blippi and some Lego content. I spot check occasionally but I can't monitor every second. Do any of you just... let them use reg...
Just built a firepit ring with my 6 and 9 year old using some pavers and landscape fabric underneath. We're planning to do s'mores this weekend but I'm paranoid about safety. Have a small sandbox about 8 feet away, no overhanging branches directly above. Is there anything else I should be thinking a...
Had it hit me today. I was driving to work and this song came on, and I just thought about how my daughter is at home right now and I'm responsible for keeping her alive and not traumatizing her. Like it's not just a game anymore. We're 4 months in and I still sometimes wake up thinking we've made a...
My wife keeps suggesting meditation and I'm skeptical but I downloaded Calm last week for like $80/year. Did 3 sessions so far and honestly the 10-minute ones actually help me wind down before bed. Not a miracle but cheaper than therapy and I can do it at 9pm without leaving the house. Wondering if ...
That hit different. I didn't even realize I was being that obvious about my depression until my kid called it out. He asked if he did something wrong and my heart just broke. Made an appointment with my doctor that day. Not even going to wait around for him to internalize my mental health struggles....
Started freelance writing gigs on Upwork about 4 months ago, squeezing in work during naptime and after bedtime. Hit $200 this week! It's not going to replace my job or anything, but it's nice to have my own money and feel like I'm doing something for myself. My wife thinks I'm crazy for adding more...
Honestly thought he'd complain the whole time but he actually stepped up. We did about 15 miles a day over 3 days, camped at state parks, and cooked everything on a camp stove. He navigated using maps (no GPS allowed - my rule), set up his own tent, and only complained once which is honestly a win. ...