Started this project like 3 weeks ago. Got some 2x8s, lag bolts, and a basic plan off YouTube. My kid was skeptical the whole time but man once we got the platform secured he was all in. We spent the last two weekends adding railings and a pulley system for snacks lol. Thing is solid and he's up the...
He wanted cold hard cash. My 6yo came up to me this morning and told me that joke like he invented it. Pretty sure he heard it from me two years ago. The circle of dad humor is complete.
Two years sober. Used to be that guy who was checked out on weekends, more interested in being with buddies at the bar than at my kids's soccer games. Lost my marriage over it obviously. Started going to meetings, got a sponsor, did the work. Now my kids actually want to spend time with me. My oldes...
Made my first therapy appointment today. Took me 2 years of telling myself I could handle the depression on my own. Talked to my wife last week and just broke down. She was so supportive and basically said she's been worried for a while. Feeling scared but also relieved? Is that normal? Hoping this ...
We haven't been able to talk about anything besides logistics in like two years. But today she called about our son's reading struggles and we actually discussed it like two adults who care about him. We agreed to both talk to his teacher and check in. It wasn't weird or awkward like it usually is. ...
So I've been at this company for 4 years and they're finally offering me the regional director role I've been working toward. The money is really good and would basically secure my kids' college fund. But the job description says at least 20 days a month on the road. My oldest is 7, youngest is 4. M...
I love my kids more than anything but I'm exhausted by the expectation to be this soft gentle version of fatherhood. I want to teach them discipline, self-reliance, hard work. I want to lead my family with strength and conviction, not just be a buddy. My wife actually agrees with me but society make...
We were at the grocery store and he points at the eggs and goes 'Dad why do we eat chicken periods?' I nearly lost it in the produce section. His mom was mortified but I was so proud. He's developing that weird kid comedy that only makes sense to other kids and exhausted parents. My life is now an e...
Baby's on the way in about 6 weeks and my wife and I are trying to figure out feeding. She wants to try breastfeeding but also wants me to be able to help with feedings at night. I told her pumping and bottles might be good so we can share the load but she's worried about nipple confusion or whateve...
Started going out at 5:30am on Saturdays to hit the lake before everyone needs me for stuff. There's something about just sitting there with coffee and a rod before the chaos starts. Got the whole place to myself usually. Highly recommend if you need some peace and quiet.
Walked past the produce section and said 'lettuce go get some milk' to my 6 year old. She groaned so hard I thought she'd pulled a muscle. Mission accomplished.
I'm in my home office like 15 feet away from my kids but I can't just drop everything every time they want to show me their drawing or ask a question. My son asked me why I couldn't watch his Roblox stream while I was 'literally right there' and it broke me a little. How do you guys handle this? I d...
My 12 and 15 year olds are getting to that age where they want to hang with friends on their dad weekends. I get it, they're teenagers. But it stings a little when they ask if they can skip the weekend to do something with friends. My ex says I should be more flexible but I don't want to lose this t...
Was at the store with my 4yo and he asked why we needed milk. I said 'Because we ran out at home.' He goes 'But dad, can't you just make more?' I said 'Yeah buddy, I'll just print some when we get home.' He believed me for like 10 seconds then got mad because he thought I was lying. His mom found it...
Dated my girlfriend for 3 years, got serious, suddenly I'm sharing a house with her two kids ages 6 and 9. Lost my man cave, my freedom, my ability to just grab beer and go out whenever. But these kids are starting to ask me stuff, want my opinion, and yesterday the 6yo made me a drawing that I'm ke...