So I started praying with my kids before bed about a month ago after feeling like I wasn't really living my faith in front of them, just talking about it. My 7yo asked me why we pray if God already knows what we need and honestly I didn't have a great answer ready. But we talked through it and I rea...
Between school, friends, social media, and just general culture, feels like everything is working against what we're trying to teach them about faith and values. My 11yo came home asking why Christians believe different things than his friends' families. Instead of getting defensive I tried to expla...
It's done. All the boxes from moving are organized, the bikes are hanging on the wall, and I can actually park a car in there now. Took 6 weekends, some Spotify, and way too much coffee but man does it feel good. Found old college stuff I forgot about which was a trip. If anyone else has been starin...
Pre-kids me was out every weekend, sleeping in till noon, hitting the bars with buddies. Now my idea of a good Saturday is farmers market, park, home made pizza with the family. My old friends think I'm boring but I genuinely don't miss that lifestyle. I have a purpose now that feels real. Don't get...
So my 8 year old caught me in a lie yesterday. I told my boss I was sick to get out of a meeting when really I just didn't want to go. My son asked me point blank if that was what Jesus would do. Man that hit hard. I apologized to him right there and told him the truth about what I did. Trying to fi...
Lost my job 6 months ago and have been the primary parent since then. The stress of being solely responsible for everything plus financial anxiety has me in a really dark place. Some mornings I don't want to get out of bed but the kids need breakfast so I do it. I feel like I'm just going through mo...
We're building a bookshelf together. He's 9 and actually decent at measuring and paying attention to details. Way more careful than I am actually. Last weekend we cut all the pieces, this weekend we're assembling. My workshop has never been so clean because he's making fun of how messy I usually kee...
Used to be the guy staying up until 2am playing CoD with the boys. Now I'm up at 5am because my 3 year old thinks that's breakfast time. Miss the uninterrupted gaming sessions honestly, but I don't miss feeling like a zombie at work. What's weird is I actually LIKE my mornings now. Make coffee, watc...
Made the jump last year. Left a six figure job to freelance and be more present for the kids. The money part is actually not as bad as I thought it would be, but holy crap I miss adult conversation and the structure. I miss eating lunch at an actual restaurant instead of whatever my kids didn't fini...
Because it wanted to get a little CRUMBLY! My 4 year old came up with this one and it's so bad it's actually good. Now he keeps making up similar ones and they're all terrible but he's so proud.
Man, I forgot how much mental energy actual work takes. Spent the first two days just staring at emails like they were written in another language. My boss wants me on a project that launches in 3 weeks and I'm still thinking about whether my wife remembered to order diapers. Anyone else struggle wi...
Got a new pellet grill last month and I've been out there almost every evening. My neighbor thinks I'm crazy but honestly after dealing with work meetings and kid chaos all day, standing by the grill with a beer and just monitoring temps is like therapy. Even made brisket last weekend that turned ou...
Been working from home for 2 years now and honestly it's been the biggest win for my family situation. I can have lunch with my kids, do school pickup, actually be present. Yeah some days the boundaries blur but I'd never go back to the office full time. Anyone else remote and loving it or am I just...
Not doing great at work, feel like I'm always exhausted with the kids, my marriage feels distant. I know logically that I'm doing okay but I keep this voice in my head telling me I'm screwing it all up. Getting harder to ignore. My doctor mentioned antidepressants but I'm nervous about it. Just want...
Just fired up the grill in like 28 degree weather to throw some burgers on. There's something about grilling that just feels right no matter the season. Do you guys cover your grills in the offseason or just let em sit?