Woke up at 4am to get the pellet smoker going and just finished pulling it off at 6pm. The bark on this thing is perfect, temp held at 225 the whole time, and the internal probe went in like butter. Invited the neighbors over and we absolutely demolished it. This is why I got into grilling. These mo...

Spent the last 4 months converting the basement into a legit hangout space. Got a pool table, mini fridge, TV mounted on the wall, and a sound system. My wife thought I was crazy spending that much but it's already paid for itself in peace of mind. This is where I go when everything is too much. The...

Spent the last year really trying to be quiet and hear what my kids actually need instead of just telling them what to do. My oldest opened up to me about some stuff at school last week that he wouldn't have mentioned if I was just running my mouth like always. Being a leader means being wise enough...

Been working with him on this for like 2 months. Today I finally let go and he just took off down the driveway. Didn't even realize I wasn't holding on anymore until he made it all the way to the end. He turned around with this huge grin on his face and yelled DAD DID YOU SEE THAT. Probably the happ...

Taking the family out on a new trail we haven't done. Packed snacks, lots of water, gonna make a day of it. My youngest is 5 so this will be his longest hike yet but he's been asking to do the "big hike" so we're giving it a shot. Leaving early to beat the heat. Excited to get them outside and movin...

My wife wanted to try breastfeeding but it's been really painful and the supply is low so we're supplementing with formula and honestly probably going mostly to bottles. Her mom keeps making comments about how it's the best for the baby and implying she's not trying hard enough. My wife is already f...

Our daughter was born 2 weeks ago and I'm absolutely exhausted. I thought I understood tired but this is another level. Wife is breastfeeding so I'm doing all the diaper changes and trying to handle our 2 year old. How long does this phase last? When do things start feeling normal again?

My 8 year old just found out he made the elite soccer team for his age group. He's been working so hard at practice and talking about it nonstop. Watching him jump up and down when we got the email made my whole week. So proud of this kid.

Getting ready for 4th of July and trying to step up my grilling game this year. I've been doing basic burgers and hot dogs forever but want to try something that'll actually impress the family. Anyone have a killer marinade or recipe they swear by? I've got a pretty decent grill setup and I'm not af...

I told him 'Because I'm making dinner' and he goes 'No dad I mean why are you CRYING about onions?' Guess he's been paying attention to me complaining about life. Still laughing about this one.

Been going to a therapist to deal with some anxiety stuff that's been getting worse over the past year. Had 4 sessions so far. I feel like I'm just paying someone to listen to me complain. How long does it usually take before you notice actual changes? My wife thinks it's good I'm going but I'm not ...

Been doing this rotation for 8 months and it's killing me. Miss my kids constantly, then when they're here the whole time I'm stressed about logistics. Ex and I communicate through the app which helps but also feels cold. We're supposed to be "amicable" but everything feels like negotiation. Tried t...

Took 4 weeks off when my daughter was born and it was incredible but now I'm back at work and I feel like I'm missing everything. My boss is already piling on the projects like I didn't just have a life changing event. The worst part is I get home after bedtime most nights. Wife is handling nights w...

Set it up on my 11 year old's iPad last week and it's been a game changer for nap time and bedtime. He gets frustrated with the downtime notification but at least he's not fighting me about it anymore. Seems way better than just telling him to put it down. Worth the setup hassle.

I told him I like to know how to use my new tools BEFORE something explodes. He asked what could possibly go wrong. I'm not sure how to explain that his existence is proof of my poor planning skills.