We were just sitting on the couch watching cartoons together and she randomly said it. Didn't do anything special, wasn't even her birthday or anything. Just made her breakfast and we were hanging out. That one sentence made my whole month honestly. Gonna remember that forever.
Wife just got the ultrasound results and yeah two babies coming in January. I'm excited but also terrified. How did you guys handle the newborn stage with multiples? Any advice would be appreciated because right now I'm just staring at the ultrasound pictures in shock.
Spent probably too much money on a Traeger smoker but honestly it's become my therapy. Last weekend I smoked brisket for like 12 hours and my neighbors were all coming over asking what I was making. There's something about standing outside with a cold drink just tending to meat that's really calming...
I know it's not a competition and kids are fickle but man did that hit different. We were building a blanket fort and he just looked at me and said 'Dad you're my favorite, you're so silly.' I'm still riding that high. Mom was fine with it too which was cool of her. These moments don't last forever ...
My son has been asking to play Roblox on Saturday and Sunday mornings for like 90 minutes total each day. I let him do it but I'm always worried I'm being that dad who lets his kid game too much. He still does his homework, plays outside, reads books. We have the parental controls set up so he can't...
Got offered a promotion that's basically my dream job but it would mean traveling 3-4 days a month and longer hours overall. My kids are 6 and 10. I've been watching them grow and I don't want to miss stuff but I also feel like I'm sacrificing my career for them. Did anyone else make this choice? No...
So I've been trying to get my yard looking decent for the summer but half of it is just dead spots. I water it, I've put down seed, nothing is working. My neighbor's lawn looks like a golf course and he says he just mows it. What am I doing wrong? Is it worth hiring someone or should I keep trying?
Took my 7 year old to the creek behind our neighborhood for the first time yesterday morning. Packed sandwiches, brought a couple cheap rods, and just went. Didn't catch anything but he caught a frog and was entertained for like an hour. We're definitely going again next Saturday. Looking forward to...
Started this journey 18 months ago at 285 lbs just trying to keep up with my kids without getting winded. Did a bunch of running, got into meal prep, the whole thing. Now I'm under 210 and honestly it's wild how much of my identity was wrapped up in being the 'heavy dad' or making self deprecating j...
Decided to start writing actual letters to my nephews and nieces instead of just texting. Real pen and paper, takes me twenty minutes sometimes but it feels like something. My sister told me my niece put one up on her bulletin board. In this age of everything being digital and throwaway, there's som...
This might sound weird but I'm lonely even though I'm surrounded by people all day. Wife, kids, coworkers. But nobody really knows me, you know? Like I'm just the guy who fixes things and makes the money and handles the tough decisions. Trying to figure out how to actually connect with someone. Mayb...
Wife gave me an ultimatum that it needs to happen. Been meaning to do it for like a year. Going to get some shelving units and actually label things instead of just throwing stuff in bins. Wish me luck because knowing me I'll get distracted halfway through and work on something else.
Getting up at 4:30am to hit the lake before work. Haven't been out in 2 months which is way too long. Wife thinks I'm crazy but she gets it. There's something about being out on the water that just clears my head. Hoping the bass are biting.
Been raising my boys with the values my grandfather taught me. Opening doors for ladies, saying yes sir and no sir, keeping your handshake as your word. A lot of people think it's old fashioned but I see the respect it commands. These traditions exist for a reason and I'm not going to let them die o...
Been working on the garage for like 6 months now and it's finally done. Got the pegboard organized, all my tools labeled, new lighting overhead. My 8 year old actually wants to hang out in there with me now which is pretty cool. Already planning a father son project to build a birdhouse next weekend...