Told this one at breakfast and got two simultaneous eye rolls. My 8 year old said 'Please stop' before I even finished. But I noticed my 4 year old laughed which means I still got at least one fan. Living for those moments.
Been on them for about 3 weeks now and I'm noticing I don't dread getting out of bed anymore. Small thing but it's huge for me. The fog is lifting a little. My doc said it might take 4-6 weeks to really feel the difference but honestly I'm already noticing enough to believe this might actually help....
Just finished my paternity leave and I have to say, those two weeks changed everything for me. I got to actually be present when my daughter was born and help my wife through the hardest part. But now I'm sitting at my desk and realizing how much I'm going to miss being home. They grow so fast man. ...
Installed pegboards, got a workbench sorted, labeled everything. I know this sounds boring but I'm genuinely excited. Been wanting to actually use this space for projects instead of just parking my car and stacking boxes. Gonna start woodworking once I get the tools properly arranged. Feel like I'm ...
My ex has been telling our daughters that I don't pay enough child support and it's why they can't have certain things. They're 8 and 11. I actually pay on time and the amount is court ordered. I don't want to tell them mom is lying but I also can't let this slide. How do other guys handle this? Do ...
Got the PS5, upgraded my monitor, new comfortable chair, and some RGB lighting that actually looks sick instead of try-hard. Put like a grand into it but I got a good deal on most of it. Now I got my spot for after the kids go to bed. First game session tonight.
Broke in the new propane grill yesterday. Got some decent steaks from the butcher and just cooked them simple with salt and pepper. My 4 year old sat in a lawn chair nearby pretending he was a food critic, it was hilarious. That crispy crust you get on a really hot grill is just different. Already p...
I have friends, I have a wife, I have kids, but I feel so alone sometimes. Everyone is busy with their own stuff. My friends don't get why I can't just meet up whenever. My wife is exhausted from work and parenting. My kids need me but I can't really talk to them about anything real. Sometimes I'm i...
She's 13 and literally cannot put down TikTok. I deleted it once and she cried for an hour. All her friends use it so she says I'm trying to ruin her social life. I've tried screen time limits, talked to her about what's appropriate, but she just finds workarounds. Considering just letting her have ...
Dad never had to yell much. He just showed us how a man was supposed to act. How he treated people when nobody was watching. How he admitted when he was wrong. How he took care of his responsibilities without complaining. I'm trying to do the same for my sons. The old ways of just demanding respect ...
My dad gave me his old tackle box when he retired and something just clicked. Been watching YouTube tutorials and getting back into it. Took my 9 year old son last weekend and he actually sat still for 3 hours which never happens. We didn't catch much but he's already asking when we can go again. Fo...
My kids' mom is way more strict than I am. Bedtimes are earlier over there, no junk food, homework comes first. At my place it's more relaxed. The kids are starting to ask why they have different rules and honestly I'm not sure what to say. Part of me likes being the fun parent but I'm worried this ...
My son plays video games probably 3-4 hours on school days and way more on weekends. His grades are slipping, he's not doing homework until the last minute, and he gets genuinely upset if I tell him he needs to stop. I know gaming is normal for kids his age but this feels like something more. Anyone...
Got offered a director level position that would mean way more travel and longer hours. More money obviously, and it would look great on the resume. But my oldest is in his last year of high school and I barely see him as it is. My wife made it clear she doesn't want me taking it. I keep going back ...
Started off just throwing burgers on the BBQ but now I'm smoking brisket, doing reverse sears, experimenting with wood combinations. My garage has more grilling equipment than tools at this point. My kids actually WANT to come out and help me prep stuff. It's like the one hobby where everyone gets ...