We went up to the lake last month and caught nothing but spent the whole day just talking. He told me stuff about his life I'd never heard before. Made me realize I should take my boys on these trips more often. We're going next spring and I'm going to make it count. Life's short.
She's 16 and suddenly all the stuff she grew up with is too simplistic or doesn't make sense. Part of me wants to shut it down but another part knows I can't force belief. We talk about it and I try to answer honestly instead of just saying "that's what the Bible says." I'm praying a lot more than u...
Been doing it for like 3 months now and honestly it's changed the tone of our whole house. Nothing crazy, just 5 minutes where we each say something we're grateful for and something we're asking God for. My 9 year old prays for the homeless guy she sees on the way to soccer practice. My 12 year old ...
So my ex has been picking up the kids 30 mins to an hour late almost every week now. I work and have plans lined up, and it's throwing everything off. I've asked her nicely multiple times but she just says she got held up. Do I need to start documenting this stuff? Not sure if it matters legally but...
Been talking about building a workbench in my garage for like 2 years. Last month I actually ordered the materials. Just finished cutting and assembling the base this weekend. Feels good to actually be making progress. Planning to have it done by the end of the month.
Been WFH for 2 years now. Can do school pickup, have lunch with my oldest, see my kids before they go to bed. Productivity is the same if not better. Now upper management is pushing for 3 days in office starting next month. I'm legitimately considering leaving over this. Remote work has been life ch...
Been working with him for months and today it just clicked. He did both shoes without any help and the biggest smile on his face. Had to take a pic because my wife was at work. These little things hit different man.
We have it in writing that I get them every other weekend starting Friday after school. She's been keeping them through Monday 'just this once' three times in the last two months. When I bring it up she says I'm being rigid and the kids should come first. But I feel like she's changing our schedule ...
Some days are just harder than others. Can't get out of bed, don't want to see anyone, don't want to talk to anyone. My therapist says to push through it but man it's exhausting. Anyone else have days where you just can't seem to get your feet under you? Do they pass?
I told him I wanted to know how to use the dishwasher properly. He said "Dad, you're the dishwasher." Absolutely destroyed me. Kid's got jokes now.
Separated 6 months ago, got my kids every other weekend. I'm staying strong for them but some days are hard. Making sure I show up on time, keep my word, and be the stable rock they can count on. Not badmouthing their mother even though I have every reason to. I dress well when I pick them up, take ...
So I invited some buddies over for a cookout and decided to try smoking a brisket for the first time. Did zero research just went for it. Burned the outside to charcoal while the inside was still raw. My buddy brought takeout pizza which saved the day. Has anyone got a good beginner smoker recipe or...
We're doing taco Tuesday obviously. Thursday I'm thinking maybe some sheet pan chicken situation because I'm tired. Probably pasta one night because it's easy. Sunday I'll do something more involved if I'm feeling motivated. What about you guys? I'm always looking for something that doesn't take a m...
Kids brought home something from school, I didn't think it was serious, then boom my wife got it, then the baby, now we're all miserable. House is a disaster, no one wants to eat anything normal, and I'm running on like 3 hours of sleep because my youngest keeps throwing up. Wife isn't even mad but ...
Got offered a regional manager spot that's a huge step up for my career. It checks all the boxes for money and status. Problem is it requires traveling to 4 different locations every month and I already feel like I'm missing too much with the kids. My oldest starts middle school next year and I prom...