Taking the family camping next month and trying to figure out meals. I usually just wing it and end up buying overpriced stuff at the camp store. This time thinking about prepping some stuff at home like marinating chicken, making taco meat, getting sausages ready to go. Has anyone done this? What h...
School's about to end and I want more time with my kids during summer. The agreement says I get them every other week but I was thinking about doing like 3 weeks on 1 week off. Emailed my ex suggesting it and she hasn't responded yet. I'm trying to be chill about it and not demand anything but hones...
Brought snacks, took it slow, let them pick the trail at the ranger station. We found a creek, looked for frogs, sat at the top and ate sandwiches. Oldest said it was the coolest thing ever. No screens that day, no complaints, just time in the woods with my kids. Doing this every other weekend now.
Spent last weekend building a 12x12 deck with my son watching youtube videos beforehand so he knew what to expect. Didn't think he'd actually contribute but he was drilling holes, sanding boards, getting dirty. Now he keeps asking when we can build the next one. Worth every penny spent on decent saf...
Been working from home for 3 years now after pushing hard for it. I get to have lunch with my kids, help with school pickup, actually be present. My boss doesn't care as long as work gets done and honestly my productivity is way up. To any dads who are thinking about asking their company - DO IT. Ev...
After getting cut last year he went to spring training every single week and practiced in the driveway with me. Got the call today that he made the team. I'm so proud of how he handled the disappointment last year and came back stronger. Can't wait to be in the stands watching this season.
My 5yo keeps asking when mommy is coming back home. I've explained we're not together anymore but I don't think he understands that it's permanent. My ex and I get along okay but it's awkward when I pick him up. He seems sad when I drop him off at her place. I don't want to say anything bad about hi...
Son is 3 now and I genuinely don't know when I became this person. Used to play in a band, go to shows, sleep till noon on weekends, make spontaneous plans. Now my personality is just logistics and exhaustion. Don't get me wrong, I love my kid more than anything, but I miss feeling like myself. Miss...
Work from home and my 4 and 7 year old watch way more TV than I'd like because I need them occupied during calls. I feel like such a failure some days. Know I should be more creative with activities but honestly I'm just trying to survive. Does anyone else deal with this guilt or am I the only bad p...
Had to sit down with my 7yo yesterday after I found out he lied about finishing his homework. I wasn't even mad about the homework, you know? I was disappointed that he thought he needed to deceive me. Spent an hour talking about how Jesus calls us to honesty even when it's hard, and how I can't lea...
Spent 12 years grinding it out, making serious money, working 60+ hour weeks. Was the guy with the expensive car and the corner office. My oldest asked me one night why I wasn't at her school thing and I realized I couldn't even remember what event it was. That broke something in me. Took a job in f...
We're attempting our first family camping trip with kids ages 4 and 7. Borrowed a tent, got some sleeping bags. We're only going like 45 minutes away at a local park to keep it low pressure. Any rookie mistakes I should avoid? What's the one thing everyone forgets?
Started out thinking I'd just replace a few panels that rotted. Turns out half the fence needs work and the posts are wobbly. This is way bigger than I thought. Do I just do the panels I planned or bite the bullet and rebuild the whole thing? Not sure my weekend is gonna cut it now.
Was at a restaurant with my family last week and watched a young guy let the door slam in his date's face. Made me sad honestly. My father taught me to open doors, stand when a woman enters the room, and treat people with courtesy. Not because you expect something back but because it's the right thi...
Started seeing a therapist about 6 weeks ago because my wife basically made me. I was on the fence about the whole thing but I gotta say it's been pretty good. We've been working on why I get so angry when things don't go to plan and I'm starting to notice patterns in my thinking. My marriage is alr...