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
I said 'because your mom asked me to actually build this shelf correctly this time' and he goes 'so you're NOT going to wing it?' Lost it. He's 7 and already knows his old man too well.
My kids thought it was hilarious when I stood up when my wife came back to the dinner table the other night. When did basic courtesy become weird? My dad always stood for my mom and I learned it was just what you do. It takes zero effort and shows respect. I'm teaching my son to do the same. Some tr...
Took my kids to a nice dinner last month and was honestly shocked at how other children behaved. No please or thank you, elbows on the table, talking with their mouths full. My wife and I have always emphasized proper table manners and respect for others in public spaces. It's not about being snobby...
Been letting him win for a while but today on Rainbow Road he legitimately smoked me. He came in first, I came in 5th. He was screaming with excitement and I've never been more proud of getting wrecked at a video game. That's the goal right, raising someone better than you? Mission accomplished budd...
Been working with my 8 year old on his handshake. Firm grip, look em in the eye, say their name back to them. My old man did this with me and it stuck. Had him meet my business partner last week and the man actually commented on it. These small things matter. You can tell a lot about a person by how...
She's 6 so I kept it simple and age appropriate. Just said mom and dad love her so much but sometimes grown ups aren't right for each other. My ex said I shouldn't have talked to her about it without discussing it first. We weren't even saying anything negative, just honest. How do you guys handle t...