Been using Apple's Screen Time for about 2 months and I have to say it's been a lifesaver. Set limits on different apps, can see what my oldest is actually doing, and yeah he complains but it's way better than fighting about screen time every single day. The app blocking at the limit time actually w...
Anyone else get that thing where you're lying in bed at 2am and your brain decides to remind you of every embarrassing thing you've done since middle school? I've been dealing with this for weeks now. My doc suggested meditation but I can't sit still long enough. Tried melatonin, tried white noise, ...
My wife thinks our son is on the iPad too much but I feel like one or two hours a day is reasonable, especially if some of it is educational stuff. He does his homework, plays outside, reads books. The gaming and YouTube is after all that. Am I being a bad dad for letting this slide? What do other p...
My son asked why I was reading the cereal box at breakfast. I told him it said 'Made in China' and I was looking for the instructions. He's still mad I won't explain what that means.
I was in the checkout line yesterday with my 2 year old and I literally felt it happen. The smell hit me like a wave. One of those massive blowouts that goes up the back and down the legs. And of course I only had one diaper in the car and I was still in the store. Ended up carrying my kid like a fo...
Took us about three weekends of practice in the parking lot but he just got it. Let go of the seat one time and he just kept going. The confidence boost he got from that is insane, now he wants to ride everywhere. Best feeling ever watching him figure something out that seemed impossible to him a we...
She's been taking lessons for like two months and wasn't even sure she wanted to play. Got up to bat looking super nervous and absolutely crushed it over the outfield. The smile on her face when she rounded the bases was everything. My wife and I were both trying not to cry in the stands lol. Feels ...
My daughter asked me yesterday if I was a superhero. I said 'no sweetie, why?' She goes 'because you don't sleep.' I about lost it. That's the most accurate thing anyone's ever said about me. Been doing this for 4 years and I'm pretty sure I'm just a walking zombie that talks about sleep debt.
I swear I've seen every episode at least 4 times but I still crack up at the same parts. My wife thinks I'm crazy but there's something comforting about it. Jim and Pam's relationship hits different when you're older. Currently on season 3, might finish it this weekend while the kids are at soccer.
Taking the family out Saturday and don't want to drop $200 on dinner. We're not picky, just want good food that won't break the bank. Kids like pizza, tacos, anything really. What's your go-to spot that doesn't suck?
Been at this company for 6 years and the last 2 have been brutal. They keep piling on more work without hiring more people. I'm working until 8 or 9 most nights which means I miss putting the kids to bed like 4 days a week. My wife is frustrated, I'm exhausted, and I feel like I'm failing at both wo...
Had to discipline my 6 year old today for lying about eating cookies before dinner. Instead of just getting angry, I took him to his room and we prayed together about honesty and doing the right thing even when nobody's watching. He cried and apologized genuinely. I realized my anger wouldn't have t...
Nothing compares to seeing your son's face light up when he realizes what he did. He was nervous all season and almost quit soccer. Made him stick with it. Today he scored and the whole sideline lost it. He ran straight to me for a hug. Best moment of my year honestly.
After months of talking with them about what it means, my 8 and 10 year old got baptized last Sunday. Seeing them make that choice themselves, not just because we pushed them, was one of the greatest moments of my life as a dad. My wife cried the whole time. We've been praying for this and watching ...
My dad helped me restore an old truck when I was a kid and it's still one of my favorite memories. Finally decided to do the same with my 14 year old. We picked up a 1998 Ford F150 that's a total mess but has potential. We're taking it slow, learning as we go, watching YouTube videos together. He's ...