My company wanted me to sign off on some numbers that didn't feel right. I refused and told my boss directly that it compromised my integrity. Didn't get the promotion. Some guys think I'm crazy but I sleep fine at night and my kids respect their old man. There's more to being a man than climbing th...

After 18 months of back and forth lawyers and mediation, we finally got an agreement signed. I have them Mon-Thurs now and she has them Fri-Sun. Both of us compromised but honestly it feels fair and my kids seem happier with a more predictable schedule. The lawyer fees were brutal but I think it was...

Told my kids that the ice cream machine at McDonald's is broken because it's napping. They believed me for a solid three days. My wife is not amused but honestly I think this is peak parenting.

I close my laptop at 5:30 but my brain is still in work mode until like 9pm. I'm sitting at the dinner table thinking about projects and emails instead of listening to my kids talk about their day. Tried meditation, tried a walk, tried hitting the gym. Nothing really works. Do you guys have any tric...

Been working on this for like 3 months. Got a Shimano reel paired with a medium-heavy rod and I gotta say I'm pretty pumped about it. Took it out to the lake last weekend and caught more stripers than I have in years. My buddy couldn't believe how smooth the drag feels. Definitely recommend if anyon...

Took the kids to the grocery store and my 5 year old asked why there are so many choices of cereal. I said because life is about having options. He said that's dumb and just wants Lucky Charms like always. Valid point kid. Valid point.

So last month things felt disconnected between me and the kids. Too much screen time, too much rush, not enough God time. I sat down and told them we're doing family prayer every Wednesday night at 7pm no matter what. We sit around the living room, turn off phones, and just pray together for like 20...

I've struggled with depression on and off for years but becoming a dad made it way worse. There's this constant guilt that my kids deserve better than what I can give them on my bad days. Like I'm failing them just by existing when I'm in that headspace. My doctor upped my meds last month and it's h...

I was honestly dreading this but we took the boys camping last weekend for the first time. Got a big family tent, brought way too much food, and honestly? It was awesome. We hiked about 2 miles which the 5yo actually did without complaining. Campfire was a hit, s'mores were even bigger hit, and they...

So I finally got the school pickup thing down. No more scrambling, late arrivals, or forgetting snacks. I got a little system going, snacks packed the night before, car keys in the same spot, route optimized. Its like military precision over here. Wife asked what I did differently and I honestly cou...

I started getting into BBQ about 6 months ago and I cannot stop. I've done like 15 briskets now and my neighbors probably hate me but they keep eating so whatever. Got a new offset smoker last month and spent 3 grand on it but honestly it's the best money I've spent on a hobby. The smoke ring on thi...

Literally just witnessed my 3 month old girl laugh for the first time like 10 minutes ago and I've been sitting here with tears streaming down my face. I was making stupid faces at her during a diaper change and just this genuine little laugh came out. My wife wasn't even here to see it and now I wi...

Got Monday off and I'm torn between actually relaxing or doing something productive. Part of me wants to sit on the couch and watch sports all day, other part knows my wife will kill me if I don't at least tackle some of the honey do list. Probably going to compromise and do yard work in the morning...

Planning to take my 4 and 6 year old camping for the first time ever in a few weeks. Renting a cabin near this state park instead of tent camping because I'm not trying to deal with that nightmare yet lol. Any advice on keeping them entertained without screens? I'm thinking hiking, fishing, maybe a ...

My 10yo is obsessed with fortnite. He wants to play constantly and I'm trying to set boundaries but it feels like every kid his age is playing it so he feels left out when he can't. We do an hour on weekends and he does chores/homework first. Is that reasonable or am I being too strict? Other parent...