So I'm at Target with my 2 year old and she has what can only be described as a nuclear incident in her diaper. I'm standing there covered in poop trying to figure out how this even happened when she looks at me and says 'Daddy stinky!' Lady next to me is trying not to laugh. I just grabbed a pack o...

We just got back from the hospital with our son like 2 hours ago and I'm sitting here watching him sleep in the bassinet like a creep. Every time his breathing changes I think something's wrong. Is this normal? My wife fell asleep and I don't want to wake her but I'm about to lose it. He seems fine ...

I keep hearing I need to take care of my mental health and practice self-care but honestly I don't know what that means as a dad. Do I just go to the gym? Take a bath? I feel selfish taking time away from the family. What does self-care actually look like for you guys? What helps you feel more like ...

Man I miss sleeping in on weekends and just doing whatever I wanted on a Friday night. Now my idea of a wild Saturday is going to Home Depot and actually being excited about it. The trade off though? My 6 year old told me yesterday I was his hero. Never thought those words would mean more to me than...

Spent like 2k putting together a legit gaming rig to get back into PC gaming. Used to game a lot before the kids were born. Set it all up in a corner of the garage with a nice chair and monitor. Now my 12 year old wants to use it all the time and honestly I'm fine with it because we play together so...

I walked into the kitchen still in my gym clothes from yesterday and my kid looks at me and goes 'Dad are you a magician? Because every time you go to the gym you disappear and come back the same size!' My wife lost it. The accuracy of that burn from a kindergartner destroyed me.

Son is 6 weeks old and honestly I'm still feeling kind of disconnected. I know I love him but I don't feel that overwhelming rush of emotion everyone talks about. My wife bonded immediately but I'm just tired and confused most of the time. Is that weird? Does it come eventually? I'm doing all the st...

My 6yo has watched Bluey like 47 times this month. I know every episode by heart now. Not complaining though, it's actually pretty good and he sits still long enough for me to make dinner. Whats everyone else's go-to kids show that doesn't drive you insane?

This is the third time in two months she's asked to swap weekends at the last second. I had plans with the kids this Saturday and she texts me Friday asking if she can take them instead because her new boyfriend is visiting. I said no but now she's threatening to involve lawyers. Am I being unreason...

Manager was pretty cool about it but yeah, hard to stay focused at 100% when you've got family stress, kids getting sick, school pickups, etc. He suggested I 'manage my time better' which feels like a kick in the teeth. It's not like I'm slacking off, I'm just spread thin. Anyone else get dinged for...

So my son told me he didn't eat the cookies that were clearly all over his face and hands. I know kids test boundaries but I want to make sure I'm modeling honesty and teaching him right from wrong the way God would want. Do I punish him or use it as a teaching moment? My wife and I pray with the ki...

Last week took my 5 year old to a decent place. He spent 20 minutes explaining to the waiter how his action figure could defeat the waiter's grandmother. The waiter was not amused. My wife spent the whole meal apologizing. I just ate my pasta and laughed inside.

She wants to move for her boyfriend's job and wants to take the kids. Our order says we need to agree on anything over 50 miles. I obviously don't agree. She's saying it's not fair that I'm stopping her from being happy. But that would cut my time with my kids from 4 days a week to every other weeke...

After months of negotiation I finally got permission to set up a proper man cave in the basement. Got an old couch from a buddy, some shelving for my collection, and a decent sound system. It's nothing crazy just a space where I can watch games, tinker with projects, and not be in everyone's way for...

Started playing Elden Ring after my buddy wouldn't stop talking about it. Man I forgot how much I love gaming but also wow I'm slow at it now. Used to grind through games in college but my reflexes are not what they were. Plus I can only play like 9pm after kids are down and by then I'm exhausted. G...