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...

So I signed up to coach my 7yo daughter's soccer team at the start of the season and honestly didn't know what I was doing. Found some youtube videos, read some coaching books, and we just worked together. These kids were pretty rough at first but by the end of the season we made it to the finals. W...

I went with 'your mom's belly' and he goes 'yeah but how did it get there?' I said 'uhhhhh daddy put it there' and he looked so confused. Then he asked 'how does the baby fit?' and I just said 'that's a great question for mommy' and walked away. Pretty sure I failed that one but I'm also pretty sure...

Been packing lunches for my oldest for a month now and finally got it right. No more complaints about what I packed. He's eating the sandwiches, the fruit snacks, the juice box. His teacher even mentioned at pickup that he's been happier at lunch time. Such a small thing but it feels like I actually...

I had the perfect setup. Billiards table, leather couch, mini fridge, the works. Now half of it is just bins of Legos and Hot Wheels. My wife says I can't complain because I chose to be a dad. She's not wrong but still feels like a crime.

Changed my newborn's diaper this morning and somehow it went UP his back, DOWN both legs, and INTO his hair. My wife asked how I managed that. I said I didn't know the diaper came with a surround sound option. She did not laugh.

My kids are pushing boundaries like crazy right now and I keep second guessing myself. Want to be strict but also present and involved, not some distant authoritarian figure. My old man was cold and I don't want that but I also don't want to be a pushover. How do you guys balance being firm with bei...

I told him because I'm a dad. He said that's not a good reason. I said it's a PUN-ishment for becoming a parent. He walked away but I heard him laugh.

Spent the last month building a brick pizza oven from scratch. Finally fired it up yesterday and got it to 800 degrees. The first pizza came out perfect and my kids were amazed. Best weekend project I've done in years, totally worth the effort and honestly not as complicated as I thought it would be...

I said because it makes people laugh. He goes "Dad you're not funny, people just laugh so you'll stop." Out of the mouths of babes man. He's not wrong though.