My 2 year old has learned how to unbuckle his car seat. Been practicing my 'dad voice' telling him to stay buckled but he just laughs. Asked a buddy for advice and he said his kid did the same thing. Why don't they make these things toddler proof? It's literally the one thing I need to stay impossib...
Used to be known in my circle as the guy with the motorcycle, the one who was always doing something crazy or spontaneous. Got married, had kids, and that identity just evaporated. For a while I was bitter about it. Felt like I lost myself. But around year three of fatherhood I realized I found some...
Everything that could go wrong went wrong. Forgot the lantern, so we sat in the dark. Forgot half the food, so we ate cereal for dinner. One kid got homesick at 2am. One kid decided now was the time to ask about the birds and the bees. But you know what? We're already planning the next trip. There's...
I love my kids more than anything but nobody really asks how I'm doing. Everyone checks on my wife but I'm just supposed to be solid all the time. Can't really vent to the other dads at soccer practice. My buddies don't really get it. Some days I feel completely alone even though I'm never actually ...
That show is absolutely mind bending. Not gonna spoil it but the ending left me with so many questions. Anyone else watching? Would love to discuss once you get through it. My brain feels scrambled but in a good way. Best thing I've watched in months.
Took him out on the lake last weekend. He caught three bluegill and was pumped the entire time. Kept asking when we could go back. This is way better than screen time and honestly I love having something we do together. Now my son wants fishing gear for his birthday. Anyone know good starter equipme...
We've been going to church but I realized I wasn't really doing anything spiritual in our actual home life. Last week I just started having each kid say what they're thankful for and we pray together before bed. It's become my favorite part of the day. My 4yo prayed for his friend who was sick and m...
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...
3 year old loves YouTube but I'm constantly finding weird stuff in the feed. Thought YouTube Kids was supposed to be curated but she found some creepy channels. Anyone using it successfully? What settings do you trust and which ones are useless?
Went to pick up my kids from school and the teacher asks if they've been talking about the field trip. I go 'No, but I hear they're going to the farm - I guess you could say they're going to have a MOO-velous time!' The teacher just stared at me. My daughter buried her face in her hands. This is wha...
Was doing the midnight run to get my son some water last night and forgot about the lego minefield in the hallway. Stepped directly on a piece and had to physically stop myself from screaming and waking the whole house. I just stood there in the dark gritting my teeth, hopping on one foot like an id...
She was helping my 5yo build a Lego set without him even asking. She was patient, showed him how to find pieces, encouraged him. I watched from the kitchen for like 5 minutes just soaking it in. All those times I talk about being kind to each other are actually getting through.
Spent the last 6 months organizing, building shelves, getting proper lighting and a workbench. Its not Instagram worthy but its MY space and I actually want to spend time out here now. Got my old workbench from my dad in there too. Feels good to have everything where it belongs.
Took my 6yo to the park yesterday and he asked me why leaves change color in the fall. I gave him this whole explanation about chlorophyll and temperature changes and he just looked at me and said "Dad I just wanted to know if they get cold." Wife found this hilarious when I told her. Pretty humblin...
I'M CRYING IN THE GARAGE RN. She did it. Went the whole length of the driveway without me holding on. Three months of work and she absolutely nailed it. She's 6 and already tougher than me lol