So my son has been begging for a treehouse for like 2 years and I finally committed to it last weekend. Got some 2x8s from home depot, watched way too many youtube videos, and honestly thought my wife was going to kill me when she saw me up there with a cordless drill at 7am. But we got it done in o...
I said 8 because I'm not hungry enough to eat 12. My kids stared at me like I just invented stupidity. Apparently that's not how it works anymore.
My 7 year old watched the whole thing and didn't say anything. When I finally found it in my back pocket he just shook his head and walked away. I think he's starting to understand what he's dealing with.
Burnt toast, undercooked eggs, orange juice that was mostly pulp, but it was the best breakfast I've ever had. He spent like an hour making it with his mom's help and the look on his face when he brought it in was everything. Told him it was incredible which wasn't even a lie. 4yo life right there.
Married my high school sweetheart, had kids right away, got the house, the minivan, the whole thing by 28. Completely different life than my buddies who traveled and slept till noon on weekends. Now I'm 40 and mostly I'm grateful. But I'd be lying if I said I don't miss spontaneity sometimes. Miss g...
Spent like 8 weekends building this thing with my oldest. Started with just some 2x4s and a vague idea, looked up a bunch of YouTube videos. It's not fancy but it's solid and 12 feet up. Kids immediately claimed it as their fort and have been out there constantly. Even my wife who was skeptical is i...
My 13 year old has his face in his phone 24/7. I took it away for a week and it was like living with an angry alien. He just sat in his room sulking. I gave it back because the peace was worth it. Anyone figured out how to actually enforce phone limits without going nuclear?
My office went casual a few years back but I still wear a proper shirt and slacks most days. You'd be surprised how much respect you get just from looking like you care about your appearance. Sets the tone for how people interact with you. My old man always said your clothes are the first thing you ...
I got three kids, I'm married, but I feel this weird loneliness sometimes. Like nobody really gets what's going on in my head. My wife is dealing with her own stuff, the guys at work are just work friends, and I can't really be real with my parents about my struggles. It's a weird kind of isolation....
We're doing bottle feeding and I was wondering if anyone else struggles with knowing when the baby is actually hungry vs just wanting to suck on something. Kid wants a bottle every 2 hours but sometimes barely finishes it. Nurse at the hospital said to follow hunger cues but they're so hard to read ...
Called out of work today and just took the day for myself. No kids, no job, no one asking me for anything. Went for a run, sat at a coffee shop alone for a couple hours, took a nap. It's amazing how much better I feel after just one day where I wasn't trying to be everything to everyone. Why is it s...
Fired up the offset smoker at 5am for some brisket and ribs. Been smoking for about 8 hours now and the smell is unreal. Kids are playing in the yard while I babysit the fire and drink coffee. This is honestly my favorite way to spend a Saturday. Gonna be ready to eat around 4pm if the temp holds.
Got a lot going on and I can't stop thinking about all the ways I could mess up my kids. Like, what if I'm not patient enough, what if I don't teach them the right things, what if they end up feeling neglected because I'm stressed about work all the time. I love my family but my brain won't stop run...
I didn't know he even had Discord. Freaked out and grounded him but now I'm paranoid and also realize I have no idea what he's doing online. We've never had a real conversation about internet safety. Anyone else feel like they're playing catch up with their kids' digital lives? What apps should I ac...
Haven't been fishing in like 8 years but my oldest is really into it now. We went to this local pond early Saturday morning and caught a bunch of bluegill. My son was so stoked, kept saying he wants to go every weekend. Already planning the next trip and looking at tackle shops. Honestly forgot how ...