Picked up a lightly used SNOO Smart Sleeper from Facebook Marketplace in Chicago for $750 (retail is like $1600 lol). People kept saying it's a waste of money but honestly our 2 month old sleeps like 4-5 hour stretches in it and we finally feel semi-human. I know you can't use it forever but for rig...
Been thinking about giving my boy an allowance but want to make sure he learns the value of a dollar and not just thinks money grows on trees. My pops had me doing chores for money by age 7 and I turned out alright but times are different now. Anyone else struggle with this? Want to do it the right ...
He's 3.5 years old and apparently at daycare they call teachers by first names. Now he's started doing it at home. "Hey Mike, can you help?" It's... weird. I know it shouldn't bother me this much but there's something about being called 'Dad' that makes me feel like a parent, you know? When he says ...
Been doing 50/50 with my ex for about 2 years now (kids are 7 and 9). The original schedule was Mon-Wed with me, Thu-Sat with her, alternating Sundays. Sounds simple right? Except now she's started picking them up early "when she can" and dropping them off late, and I'm supposed to just roll with it...
Work is insane right now, kids are 6 and 8, wife's got her own stuff going on, and I literally cannot remember the last time I did anything just for me. Not even anything crazy—just like, sat quietly for 20 minutes. Everything feels urgent and I'm running on fumes. I know the answer is probably "tak...
Saw it recommended on here a bunch so I got a subscription. Honestly the kids' stuff is great - my 7yo actually does a 5min meditation with me now which is wild. But the adult sections feel kinda cheesy to me? Like the guy's voice is too calming and it makes me more anxious somehow lol. Might just b...
Remember when you just had cake and pin-the-tail and you called it a day? Now it's "experiences" and I'm supposed to book a venue and hire entertainment. My son's friend's mom just did an entire escape room party for 8 kids. AN ESCAPE ROOM. For 8-year-olds. I'm just doing pizza and cake in my backya...
We had to go through a custody evaluation because we couldn't agree on placement. Our evaluator was Dr. Patel in Portland - honestly she was fair and thorough. She spent time with both of us separately AND with the kids, which I appreciated. It cost $3k (split with ex) but it saved us from a messy t...
Went to restock my tackle box and nearly had a heart attack. Eight dollar crankbaits? Seriously? I remember buying these for like three bucks not that long ago. And don't even get me started on the fancy new tech stuff. When did fishing become a rich man's sport? Pretty sure the fish don't care if t...
Wife had a work conference. Packed up the van with kids ages 4, 7, and 10. Set up at Point Lobos near Santa Cruz. Honestly thought it would be a disaster but: - Everyone slept in their sleeping bags - Made s'mores without anyone falling in the fire - Only one kid got stung by a bee (minor, they're ...
There's a 'no early departures' policy at my company even though I work my 8 hours. School pickup is at 3pm. I've asked to start at 7am and leave at 3pm. Seems reasonable but my boss says everyone needs to be here till 5. Looking for new job honestly. Not working 60 hours a week to miss my kids grow...
We were just sitting on the couch watching cartoons and she said it out of nowhere. No bribe, no context, just randomly said 'Dad you're the best dad in the world and I love you so much.' I'm 35 years old and I literally got choked up. These moments go by so fast. Gonna try to remember this feeling ...
I realized I was being hypocritical with my kids. Telling them to be honest but I'd lie about little things. Telling them to be kind but I'd get road rage. Telling them to pray and trust God but I'm anxious and stressed all the time. Started really trying to change my behavior because they see every...
My son keeps asking for robux and I finally looked into it. These games are literally designed to get kids addicted to spending money. The predatory mechanics are insane. Started limiting his access but now he's angry with me. Feels like I'm the bad guy for not letting him spend 50 bucks a week on v...
Three years of barely being home. Kids grew up without me really knowing them. Got laid off during covid and took a remote job out of desperation. Now I get to drop them at school, actually know their teachers, cook dinner with them. Took like 6 months for them to even trust I'd be there. Miss the h...