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 ...

Wife went out with her friends last night and I made frozen pizza and hot dogs. Kids thought it was the best dinner ever made. Zero vegetables, total junk. She came home and laughed at the disaster. Best part? Cleanup was easy. What do you guys do when you have full kitchen control for one night?

Spent 10 years obsessed with working out, meal prepping, counting macros. Had abs you could grate cheese on. Then kids happened and I realized I was miserable constantly worried about my physique. Now I'm 30 pounds heavier and honestly? So much happier. I still work out 3 times a week but its for my...

Used to spend every weekend backpacking or road tripping with buddies. Now I'm the guy who gets excited about a good family hike where my 4yo doesn't complain the whole time. Miss the spontaneity and sleeping in, but honestly the conversations with my kids about what they see on a trail hit differen...

I'm not gonna lie, I got a little emotional when my 7 year old finished reading 'Cam Jansen' all by themselves. They've been struggling with reading and we've been working with them every night for months. Watched them get through that last page with zero help and they looked so proud of themselves....

Just got back from trying to take the family camping for the first time and dude... rain, forgot half our gear, one kid got sick. But we're already planning round two. Anyone got tips for keeping kids entertained in a tent when they can't go outside? And what's the best way to waterproof gear before...

My wife has her mom staying for Thanksgiving this year but she's been through surgery and can't do the cooking. I've never done a full turkey dinner before. I'm planning to start prepping Tuesday and I'm watching like 10 YouTube videos. Turkey, sides, pies, all of it. Gonna be messy but my kids thin...

Just came back from 8 weeks off after my second son was born. I know not every guy gets that option but if your company offers it, take it. I learned how to change diapers, how to soothe a crying baby, and I actually got to bond with my newborn instead of my wife being the only one who knows all his...

Day 14 of parenthood and I honestly cannot remember what day it is or if I've eaten today. My son wants to eat every 2 hours and since I bottle feed while my wife pumps, I'm up constantly. I thought I was tired before but this is a different level. I'm making mistakes at work, I'm clumsy at home, an...

Not trying to be dramatic but working from home the past 2 years has been a game changer. I get to do school pickup 3 days a week, eat lunch with the kids, and actually be present instead of stuck in traffic for 3 hours a day. Yeah some days the kids are screaming in the background during calls but ...

Because he wanted to cover his bases. I absolutely destroyed my kids with this one at breakfast this morning. My 6 year old groaned SO hard.