We're done having kids, we're happy with our three, but there's something weird about closing that chapter permanently. Not having second thoughts or anything, just noticing it's more of a moment than I expected. Anyone else go through this? Anyway, gonna celebrate with my wife this weekend. Snip sn...
Been putting this off for years but my wife finally convinced me to book something. I don't even know what I'm going to say or if talking to a stranger will actually help. Part of me thinks I should just tough it out like I always have but I'm tired. Really tired. Anyone got advice for what to expec...
Not going to get into all the details but things have been really hard with my wife this year. Some days I wonder if we're going to make it. But I keep thinking about the vows I made in front of God and our families. We started going to a Christian counselor and doing a Bible study together. It's sl...
My ex lets the kids stay up until 10pm on school nights, gives them whatever snacks they want, and lets them play video games constantly. When they come to me I'm trying to have some structure but they act like I'm running a prison camp. I've tried talking to her about consistency but she says I'm t...
Just out of nowhere while we were making chocolate chip pancakes this morning. I literally have nothing more to accomplish in life. Everything else is just bonus now.
Been working on this for like 3 months between kid activities and work. Got the pegboard organized, mounted my tools, added some LED strips so I can actually see what I'm doing at night. Wife said it looks like a hardware store exploded in there but honestly I don't care. This is my happy place now....
My wife has been sick all week so I've been handling the house, cooking meals, making sure kids get to bed on time, getting their lunches ready. She apologized to me yesterday which broke my heart. That's what you do when you're married. You take care of your family when they need you. No complaints...
I was so nervous about this conversation but my 14 year old was actually receptive and asked real questions. Didn't shut down, didn't make it awkward, we just had a genuine conversation like adults. I think I handled it the right way by being honest and telling him I'm here to talk anytime without j...
I work in sales and the pressure never stops. I come home and I'm so wound up that I snap at the kids over nothing. My 7 year old asked me to play catch and I told him I didn't have time. Then I sat on the couch scrolling my phone for an hour. I'm being the worst version of myself and my family is p...
My son is 2 weeks old and I just witnessed something I didn't think was possible. It was EVERYWHERE. In the diaper, on his clothes, on me, somehow on the wall. How do you even prevent this? Do I need like a hazmat suit? My wife is laughing at me but she's not helping which I think is cruel.
I was making pancakes this morning, nothing special, just a regular Tuesday. My 4yo walks in, hugs my leg and says 'I love you so much daddy.' Didn't ask for it, didn't prompt it, just came out of nowhere. I legit had to turn away and pretend I was messing with the stove because I got all emotional....
This is tough to admit but some days I'm just going through the motions with my kids. They want to play catch or go to the park and I'm just exhausted. Not physically tired but like my brain won't engage. I feel like I'm failing them. My wife doesn't really get it. Started antidepressants about 6 we...
He walks up to me totally serious and says 'Dad why did the chicken go to school?' I'm like 'why?' and he goes 'Because it wanted to get smarter!' Then he just walks away laughing at his own joke for like 2 minutes. No punchline, doesn't make sense, but something about the confidence killed me. This...
My 6 year old came home yesterday and repeated some pretty negative stuff about me that clearly came from his mom's side of the family. He said things like 'mom says you don't care about us as much' which obviously isn't true. I never badmouth her in front of the kids but she's clearly doing it. How...
Lost my FIL last month. At his funeral I heard story after story about how he kept his word, how he helped people without needing recognition, how he showed up for his friends. That's the kind of legacy I want to leave. Not money or status but a reputation for integrity and being someone people can ...