I'm still shaking. Watched my 8yo step up to the plate and crack one over the left fielder's head. Whole dugout went crazy and he was grinning so big his ears were flopping. That's the first time I've seen him actually believe in himself like that. We're stopping for ice cream after the game obvious...

Three years ago I was 280 pounds, completely sedentary, hated how I looked. Started going to the gym and eating better and within a year I was down 60 pounds. I'm not trying to humble brag but it literally changed my confidence, my mental health, my relationship with my wife, how I play with my kids...

I'm in the parent volunteer game and hit a home run in the last inning. Not a big deal normally but my kids were in the bleachers and the way they screamed and jumped around like I was a professional player was amazing. My daughter told everyone at school her dad hit a home run. We're probably never...

I've been doing more cooking since my wife started her new job. Tired of the same rotation of tacos, spaghetti, and chicken nuggets. The kids are getting bored and I'm getting bored. Someone recommend something that's actually good, doesn't take forever, and won't result in my family staging a revol...

Sometimes I feel like I'm swimming upstream trying to raise my kids with Christian values when everything around us is pulling them another direction. School, friends, media, all of it. My wife and I try to have family devotions and go to church but I worry its not enough. We talk about Jesus and wh...

Woke up to my 8 year old and 5 year old making me eggs and toast for Father's Day. The eggs were basically rubber, toast was burnt on one side and raw on the other, and there was somehow egg shell in everything. I ate every bite and told them it was the best meal I've ever had and I meant it. They f...

Been working with my 8 year old on his handshake. Firm grip, eye contact, say the man's name. Had him meet my boss last week and he did it perfectly. The look on my boss's face said it all. Small things matter. This is how we raise men who command respect without saying a word.

Hey guys I'm at my wit's end. Our son is almost 3 months old and we've tried everything. White noise machine, blackout curtains, swaddling, different sleep schedules, you name it. He'll go down fine but wakes up crying every 1.5 to 2 hours at night. We're doing shifts with my wife so one of us gets ...

Don't get me wrong, I love my wife and kids. But Saturday mornings on the lake are when I actually get to think. No one asking for snacks, no work emails, just me and my thoughts and hopefully some bass. Been doing this for 3 years now and it's the best mental health decision I've made. My buddy Mar...

We're supposed to have my in-laws over for a cookout but the weather looks iffy. Might pivot to something inside. The kids want to go to the movies but that's like 80 bucks now with snacks which seems insane. Probably just going to grill whatever the weather does and have them over. Simple is better...

Wife made tacos for dinner. I looked at my 8yo and said 'you know what they call a fake taco in Mexico?' He fell for it. 'What?' I said 'a SHELL game.' My daughter groaned so loud she had to leave the table. My wife just shook her head and said 'that's it, you're done.' Worth it though.

I said "food" and she literally stared at me for 30 seconds like I had three heads. Apparently that's not a valid answer anymore. When did I become the enemy?

Got really angry at my oldest yesterday over something stupid and yelled at him. Right after I was telling him about patience and kindness from the Bible and he literally said 'dad you're not being very patient right now.' He was right. I apologized to him but man it stung. I'm realizing my kids are...

Got back yesterday from 3 days at Lost Lake campground with my two boys. They are 8 and 5. Set up camp Friday afternoon and spent the whole time hiking, swimming in the lake, and just hanging out. Caught a few trout too which the boys were obsessed with. One rainy night but we stayed dry in the tent...

My buddies still text me about nights out and I literally have zero interest anymore. Used to be the guy organizing bar crawls and staying out until 3am. Now the idea of that sounds exhausting and stupid. Had my first kid at 28 and something just switched in my brain. I still see my friends but it's...