Got offered a big promotion that comes with more travel and longer hours. Money would be great, kids are getting older so tuition is coming. But I'd be gone 3-4 nights a week. My gut says no but my brain keeps doing the math. Wife says it's my decision. How do you guys handle this stuff? Is there a ...
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...
So I quit my job 2 years ago and honestly it's been the biggest identity crisis and blessing at the same time. I was making good money as a project manager, wore the suits, had the business cards, the whole thing. But I was missing everything with my kids and my wife was drowning trying to do it all...
Just spent 45 minutes with my kids literally climbing on me like I'm some kind of playground equipment. My 4 year old was doing a handstand on my chest and my 6 year old was trying to jump from the couch onto my back. They laughed the whole time and I felt like I was getting destroyed but also like ...
Just had my third therapy session and I don't want to jinx it but I'm noticing small changes. My therapist is helping me separate my self-worth from my performance as a dad and at work. Started doing some breathing exercises when I feel the anxiety creeping in. It's not fixed obviously but for the f...
Just changed my son's diaper this morning and apparently he had other plans. Poop went UP his back, out the side, and somehow inside his sleeve. My wife was laughing so hard she couldn't help. I looked like I'd been in a war. This is my life now.
I know it's probably just gas or a reflex but my son looked right at me and smiled for like two seconds this morning. I literally teared up. Never thought I'd be the guy getting emotional over a baby but here we are. Work can wait, I'm staying home today just to be near him.
Because he heard the drinks were on the house!
Been working with him on this for months. This morning he just did it without asking for help and I literally teared up a little. My wife caught it on video. These little wins hit different when you're a dad man.
I know I'm late to the game but finally managed to take down Malenia. Spent probably 200+ attempts over the last few months. Stayed up way too late last night and got her down to like 10% health and just went for it. Might sound dumb but honestly felt as good as winning anything in real life. Now I'...
Took him out this morning and after about 20 minutes of me holding the seat he just took off. I let go without telling him and he made it like 50 feet before he noticed I wasn't holding him anymore. The look on his face was priceless. Wife got it on video. Best morning I've had in months honestly.