Been through hell and back but me and my ex finally stopped fighting and started listening. We have 4 kids so week on week off was impossible. Now we do a 2-2-3 split that actually lets them be in one place long enough to do their homework and be in sports. I pick them up Tuesday/Wednesday, she has ...
Never wanted kids, had a whole different life planned. Met my wife and suddenly I'm responsible for two teenagers. First year was brutal, felt like I lost myself. But over time something shifted. Now at 8 years in, these are my kids. The hardest part is that I can't take credit for raising them from...
My old man never apologized for anything. Said it was a sign of weakness. I spent years thinking that was strength until I realized I was just stubborn and alone. With my boys I'm doing different. Teaching them that real strength is admitting when you messed up, looking someone in the eye, and sayin...
Been planning my menu for the past week. Thinking brisket, ribs, and chicken this weekend. My neighbor wants to know all my secrets which honestly feels pretty good. There's something about standing over a grill with a beer that just hits different as a dad. You get to be productive but also kind of...
Took paternity leave when my youngest was born and loved being home. Now that I'm back at the office I feel this heaviness I can't shake. I miss my kids obviously but it's more than that. Feel disconnected from everything. Work feels pointless, even stuff I used to enjoy feels flat. Started going to...
I know this is probably normal dad worry but lately I've been lying awake at night thinking about everything that could go wrong. College costs, job market, just the state of everything honestly. I try not to let it show around my kids but it's eating at me. Started snapping at my wife over little t...
Took my 8 and 10 year old out on the lake for the first time without my dad there to help. We caught 4 fish, nobody fell in, and we didn't lose a single rod. My oldest said it was the best day ever. Pretty sure I got all the feels in the truck on the way home not gonna lie.
My 12yo wants to play this game his friends are playing. It's rated T for teen and he's not quite a teen yet. I watched some gameplay and it seems fine but I also have no idea what I'm looking at. Is it worth just letting him play it or am I being overprotective? What's your cutoff?
Watched like a hundred YouTube videos and bought all these tools. First project was supposed to be a simple cutting board and I'm three weeks in. But man when you get it right and sand it smooth and see the wood grain pop, it's actually pretty satisfying. Might make cutting boards for the whole fami...
Upgraded mine last month and honestly it's made such a difference. Now I actually want to spend time down there in the mornings before the chaos starts. Currently playing through the new Elden Ring DLC with a fresh cup and it's pretty much perfect.
I know I'm like 10 years late but man this show is incredible. My wife has been telling me to watch it forever and I finally started last week. Already on season 3 and I can't stop. Anyone else just discovering shows way after everyone else?
Started a starter two weeks ago and now I'm checking it like three times a day. Watched like 10 YouTube videos. My wife thinks I'm crazy but I'm determined to nail the first loaf this weekend. Anyone else obsess over their first baking project or is that just me?
There I am at Whole Foods with my 3 kids and the cashier asks if we found everything okay. My 5 year old immediately says 'Yeah but we couldn't find the unicorn meat.' The entire line goes silent. The cashier looks confused. A lady behind us starts laughing. This is my life now and I'm not mad about...
Having a conversation with my wife about what our kids watch and listen to. We want to raise them with solid values but also don't want to be the crazy restrictive parents that backfire. My 12yo wants to watch what his friends are watching. Where's the line between teaching discernment and just sayi...
My daughter is 3 weeks old and I feel like something is wrong with me. When I hold her I don't get the instant love that everyone talks about. I want to feel it but it's just not there yet. My wife seems to have this connection already and I feel like I'm just going through the motions changing diap...