Been reading the first Harry Potter book with him before bed every night for a month. He's starting to ask me to read longer chapters now and actually cares what happens. He drew a wand last night and told me he's a wizard. I'm not crying you're crying.
Guys I'm furious. I took 3 months paternity leave after my second was born. Company said it was fine, just take the time. Come back and they've restructured my whole team. Now I'm reporting to someone who was my peer. They say my role is "evolving" but I know this is punishment for taking time off. ...
So it's not fancy but we did it. Got some plans off YouTube, bought lumber from Home Depot, and just went for it. My son was my little assistant, handing me tools and making decisions about which branch to use. It's just a small platform about 8 feet up in the oak tree but man the pride on his face....
Just hit my 5 year mark last week and honestly I had to stop and really think about how different everything is. 5 years ago I was losing my family, got divorced, lost a job, the whole nightmare spiral. My kids barely wanted to see me. Now I'm on great terms with my ex, got promoted at work, and my ...
Started community college last year after being out of school for 12 years. Everyone thought I was crazy, wife was skeptical, but I needed something for myself that wasnt work or dad stuff. Turns out I actually enjoy learning and doing homework and all that. Getting B's and A's feels good. Im only 2...
Got asked yesterday if our 10 year old could join a competitive league that practices Sunday mornings. My wife and I didn't even need to discuss it much. We said no. Church is non-negotiable in our house. Kids need to see that our faith comes first, before sports, before anything else. Some of the o...
Been doing it for a couple years but tonight something was different. My 8 year old prayed for his friend who's struggling with his parents' divorce. Prayed with real compassion and maturity. I realized he's actually learning to have a real relationship with Jesus, not just reciting bedtime prayers....
I'm only on day 3 back at the office and I'm already struggling. I keep checking my phone to see if my wife needs me. The meetings feel pointless when my newborn is at home. My boss seems annoyed that I'm asking to work from home some days even though my company says we can do hybrid. Anyone else de...
We're still doing bassinet in our room but our pediatrician said we should be thinking about moving him to his own room around 6 months. I'm honestly nervous about this. How do I know he's okay? Does anyone use those monitors with the cameras and oxygen sensors or is that overkill? My wife thinks I'...
Just got back from a 6 hour drive with the kids and nobody had a complete meltdown. The 8 year old read books, the 5 year old actually slept, and my wife got to listen to a whole podcast without interruption. I'm calling this a massive W. Stopped at 3 rest areas but honestly worth it.
We were just sitting on the couch eating cereal and watching cartoons on a random Tuesday morning and she goes 'Dad you're the best dad in the whole world.' I'm not crying, you're crying. Framed that moment in my head forever.
Been working on this thing for like 6 months. Got a 65 inch TV mounted, mini fridge, pool table in the corner. My wife actually said it looks nice which is basically like winning the lottery. Gonna watch the game down there this weekend and it's gonna be perfect.
I quit my job 8 months ago when childcare costs were eating up my whole salary anyway. Been doing the SAHD thing since my daughter was born. The weird part is I don't really know who I am anymore outside of being a dad. Used to define myself by my work, my accomplishments, going to bars with coworke...
Took my daughter to the library and she picked out a beginner reader. Tonight she read the whole thing to me without help. Her little face was so proud and honestly I got choked up. Gonna be reading that same book about a hundred more times but I couldn't care less.
We've been working on this for a month and today he finally got it. No training wheels, just me holding the seat and then letting go. He made it about 30 feet before he wobbled but he didn't fall and he was so happy he couldn't stop laughing. Taking him back out tomorrow because now he's actually co...