Used to be the guy who always needed a beer in his hand. Didn't think I had a problem until I realized I was missing my kids growing up because I was drunk. Got sober and everything changed. My wife actually talks to me again instead of just existing in the same house. My kids know their dad now ins...
Random morning sex. Sleeping past 6am. Watching whole movies without pausing. Going out without having to plan everything weeks in advance. Being able to be selfish with my time and not feel guilty about it. My wife and I used to travel constantly. Now a trip to the grocery store is an expedition. I...
Took the family up to the mountains for our first real camping trip. Tent leaked, burned the hot dogs, and my oldest got sick from eating trail mix for dinner. But then we sat around the fire and my 4 year old was so amazed by the stars that he didn't want to go to bed. We ended up just laying on ou...
YouTube university baby. Watched a bunch of videos and ripped out the old vanity, installed plumbing and tile work. It's not perfect but it looks a million times better than the weird particle board thing that was falling apart. Wife is happy and I learned something new. Only mistake was cutting one...
My boy is obsessed with Fortnite. He wakes up wanting to play, comes home from school wanting to play, and fights bedtime because he wants to play. I'm worried this is getting unhealthy. He's got friends to hang with and sports but he chooses the game every time. How do you guys set boundaries witho...
I'm trying to raise my boy the right way - saying yes sir and no ma'am, opening doors for people, being respectful to his elders. Sometimes I feel like I'm fighting an uphill battle with everything else he's exposed to. Other dads out there still trying to instill these values? How do you keep it co...
She asked if it was old-fashioned. I told her it's a sign of respect and care, not because her mother can't do it herself but because it shows love through small gestures. Want to make sure my kids understand that chivalry and tradition aren't about being controlling, they're about honor and conside...
My old gaming laptop is basically a space heater now. I've got the budget for a new one but thinking about building a PC instead. Never done it before though and I'm worried I'll screw something up. Anyone here build their own? Is it actually as hard as it seems or am I overthinking this? Could prob...
Been thinking a lot about what old-school leadership really means. I grew up with my dad laying down the law and that was just how it was. But I'm realizing the most powerful thing I can do is show my kids and my family what integrity looks like. How I handle a mistake. How I treat the waiter who me...
Grabbed a PS5 last month and I am way too into it right now. Kids go to bed at 8 and suddenly I have 2 hours to myself. Playing through some of the classic franchises I missed. Wife thinks I'm nuts but this is my therapy honestly.
Been watching videos all week and I'm nervous about this. Gonna start at like 10pm tonight to have it ready for lunch tomorrow. Got a 12 pounder and got my smoker all prepped. Wish me luck fellas. Will report back with how it turns out.
Started this project like 3 weeks ago after my 6 year old wouldn't stop asking for one. Got some 2x8s, lag bolts, and watched way too many YouTube videos. My 9 year old helped me measure stuff and my wife thought I was crazy but we actually finished it. It's pretty solid, passed the jump test, and t...
She's only 6 weeks old but I swear it wasn't just gas. We made eye contact and she smiled. My wife says I'm imagining it but I know what I saw. Might be the best moment of my life honestly. First real bonding moment with her and I'm not getting over it.
Wife had a rough delivery and needs rest so I'm taking over night bottles. She's exclusively pumping right now. I've got the warming, the holding position down but sometimes baby seems frustrated with the bottle. Is there a trick to getting them to latch better on the bottle nipple? Also how do I kn...
My daughter is starting middle school soon and I'm nervous. She's a solid Christian kid but I know she's going to face pressure to fit in and hide her faith. I don't want to make her weird or a target but I also want her confident in who she is as a believer. Anyone dealt with this transition? How d...