After 18 months of court battles, I finally got primary custody of both kids. It was what I wanted and what I fought for, but now that it's official I'm having all these weird feelings. I'm relieved, excited, but also guilty somehow? Like I'm worried the kids are going to resent me for the split eve...
My wife is 2 months postpartum and she's still struggling. Not just physically but emotionally too. Some days she's fine and other days she's really down. I'm trying to be supportive and do everything I can but I also don't really know what I'm doing. Has anyone else had a partner go through this? W...
We're 2 weeks in and my baby boy will only sleep if one of us is holding him. The second we try to put him down in the bassinet he wakes up screaming. My wife is exhausted and I keep taking shifts so she can get rest but I'm worried we're creating some kind of bad habit. Do all newborns do this or d...
I've had 6 weeks with my newborn daughter and I'm absolutely dreading going back to work next week. The thought of missing her first smiles and milestones is killing me. My boss has been cool but I can't stay home forever. Does it get easier or am I just gonna be sad and distracted at work for the n...
I said because my phone died and I needed directions. He goes "Dad that's not how maps work, you have to be looking at it the whole time." Then I crashed into a mailbox. Just kidding but I almost did. Kids these days have no respect for the old ways.
Because he heard the drinks were on the house! My wife didn't laugh either. I'll be here all week apparently since she kicked me out.
Had to cancel on a hunting trip with my buddies because work got crazy. Hated doing it but I was already stretched thin. My dad called and reminded me that my word is my bond and that real men don't make promises they can't keep. He was right. I should have been more careful about committing in the ...
Ground 80/20 beef, got the cast iron hot, and smashed the burgers thin on the griddle. Tasted amazing but the edges got too crispy before the inside was cooked right. I know smash burgers are supposed to be more well done but mine were borderline burnt. Anyone do this regularly and have tips? Want t...
My teenager groaned when I said 'I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. It's impossible to put down.' But then I caught him telling his friend the joke later. Victory.
My 8 year old has been saying he doesn't want to spend his weekends with me anymore. Says he'd rather stay at mom's house with his friends. It's breaking my heart. I think she's poisoning him against me but I don't have proof. Don't want to push him and lose him but also don't know how to fix this. ...
Baby is 4 months old and we're thinking about starting solids soon. Our pediatrician said we can wait until 6 months but some family members are saying we should start now. What did you guys do? Also my kid refuses a bottle and will only take breast from mom. Anyone else deal with this? Trying to gi...
Had a code brown explosion that went up to my newborn's neck and somehow got on me too. Changed her clothes, my clothes, and the crib sheet. Thought I was prepared but nothing really gets you ready for that. Any tips for containing these things or am I just gonna smell like poop for the next year?
Been watching videos all week and I'm ready to try my hand at smoking a brisket on the new offset smoker. Set it up in the backyard last weekend and got it all seasoned in. The kids think I'm insane for wanting to cook meat for 14 hours straight but this is happening. Will report back with pics. Pra...
Been full remote for 18 months with two kids at home. Now the company wants us back in the office MWF and I'm honestly dreading it. Daycare costs are going up, I'm missing lunch with my 6yo, and the commute is eating into family time. Anyone else dealing with this transition? How'd you make it work?
Someone who can make the peanut butter disappear from the kitchen in 2 seconds flat and then convince his kids it was never there. Seriously where does it all go?