New 55 inch TV, got the PS5 running smooth, comfortable gaming chair, mini fridge stocked. The kids are in bed by 8 so that's my time. Been working through Elden Ring and its brutal but addictive. My buddies come over every other Friday night for gaming and beers. Best investment I've made in myself...
Everyone said I was throwing my life away having a kid so young. Looking back, they were kind of right about one thing - I did throw away my party years. No more going out Friday nights without planning it weeks ahead. No more random road trips with the boys. But here's what I actually got instead: ...
So my 14 year old somehow got around the Apple Screen Time limits I set up. Caught him gaming at 2am on a school night. I'm not even mad I'm just impressed and confused. Anyone know what he did and how to actually lock it down? Clearly I need to level up my tech dad game here.
Took my kids to a restaurant last week and watched a dad let his kids run wild, talk back to their mother, and basically act like animals. No please, no thank you, no sir or ma'am. Just chaos. My kids know better because we've taught them that respect for others is non-negotiable. You say yes sir an...
I've been a Christian for years but lately I'm dealing with some stuff. Struggling with lust, anger issues, not being the husband and father I should be. And my kids are old enough to notice that what I say about God on Sunday doesn't always match how I act Monday through Saturday. I don't want to b...
Been thinking a lot about this lately. My old man never broke a promise to me, and I mean never. If he said he'd be there, he was there. If he said something, you could take it to the bank. I'm trying to instill that same code in my boys but man, it's hard in this day and age when everyone's just ma...
My 10 year old asked me if I really believe in God or if I just go to church because we're supposed to. Honestly caught me off guard. He could tell I wasn't being genuine. I realized I've been phoning it in spiritually for years and my kids can see that. They're watching me, looking at how I actuall...
My boy is playing in his first real soccer match next Saturday and he really wants me there. But it's her weekend. I asked my ex if we could swap that weekend and she said no because they already have plans. I don't want to make him feel like I'm choosing something else over him, but I also don't wa...
Want to take my boys fishing but I sold all my old gear years ago. Looking for a decent beginner setup that won't break the bank. We've got some small lakes nearby. Should I go with a 5 or 6 ft rod? And what's the deal with all these fancy reels now? Used to just grab whatever was on the shelf. Any ...
Spent 15 years climbing the ladder at a big company. Stressed all the time, missing family stuff, not happy. Last year I quit and started my own consulting business. Yeah some months are lean but I set my own hours now. I'm coaching my kids' soccer team, I eat lunch at home, I actually see my wife. ...
Don't get me wrong, I love my kids more than anything but sometimes I miss the simplicity of my old life. I miss sleeping past 5am. I miss going to the gym whenever I wanted. I miss having an actual conversation with my wife that isn't interrupted by someone crying or needing something. I miss feeli...
Got a call from the school that my 9 year old got in a bit of trouble but when I asked what happened, turns out some kid was picking on a smaller kid and my son told the bully to knock it off. They got sent to the principal but the principal actually thanked me and said my kid did the right thing. H...
Took the boys camping for the first time last month and honestly it was a disaster. Forgot the tent stakes, Coleman stove wouldn't light, and one of the kids got sick halfway through. We packed it in after one night. I want to try again but I'm worried about doing it wrong. What am I missing? Should...
Been really wrestling with this lately. My 7 year old asked me why I got angry at another driver yesterday when I always tell him to be kind. Hit me like a ton of bricks. How do you guys handle those moments where your kids catch you not practicing what you preach? I felt ashamed but I think I used ...
Spent the last month getting my garage setup properly. Got pegboards, a new workbench, tool chest, the whole setup. So satisfying to have a space where I can actually work on projects now instead of everything being scattered around. Already rebuilt a lawnmower and fixed some shelving. Feeling dange...