Just wanted to share that taking my full 12 weeks of paternity leave was honestly one of the best things I've done as a dad. I bonded with my son, learned how to change diapers without panicking, and gave my wife actual rest. I know not everyone can afford to take it or their company allows it, but ...

So my 10 year old has a friend who sets up these 'private' TikTok accounts to watch videos her parents won't let her see. My daughter is seeing whatever content comes through and I have no idea what's actually being shown. I blocked TikTok on her device but she can just use her friend's phone. This ...

Took way longer than planned because of stupid supply chain issues and also because I kept second guessing my component choices. But she's finally done and running beautifully. Custom loop cooling, RGB everything, I went a little overboard on the case lights but I don't care. My kids think their dad...

Been working with him for like 3 months. Today I let go and he just kept going. Made it like 20 feet before he ate it but dude the look on his face when he realized he did it. Took him to get ice cream after. Best day ever honestly.

Been home with the kids for two years since my wife makes more money. It's great being with them but dude the isolation is real. All the parent groups are moms who seem uncomfortable having a dad around. I don't get adult conversation most days. Started feeling pretty depressed about it. Just joined...

Been watching YouTube videos all week and I think I got this. Picked up an 8 pound brisket from Costco and rented a smoker from a local place since I don't want to drop 500 bucks yet. Wife thinks I'm crazy for starting this at 5 AM but apparently that's how long it takes. Wish me luck guys, fingers ...

So my son had a blowout at target last week and it went EVERYWHERE. I'm talking up his back, down his legs, on my favorite shirt. I just stood there in the middle of the aisle looking like a disaster while other parents gave me those sympathetic nods. My wife won't let me live it down. She keeps say...

Caught my toddler mid-fall from the couch today with one hand while holding my coffee in the other. Didn't spill a drop. I felt like a superhero for like 3 seconds then he immediately tried to climb right back up. The struggle never ends.

Just finished my 8 weeks and went back last Monday. I had this weird guilt the entire time even though logically I knew I should be there. Like I'd be playing with my son and thinking about emails piling up. My wife finally told me to snap out of it because I was driving her crazy. Did anyone else f...

Been a Christian for years but becoming a dad has made me realize how much my kids watch what I actually do versus what I say. Lost my temper with them yesterday and immediately thought about how I'm teaching them that anger is the right response when things frustrate you. Been trying to do better a...

Just wanted to share a win. My 12 and 14 year old were spending 3+ hours a day on TikTok, doing homework with one eye on their phones, couldn't eat dinner without checking feeds. Finally had a real talk with them about how the algorithm is designed to be addictive and that social media companies lit...

Been really wrestling with this. I want to raise my kids to have strong faith, pray daily, read the Bible, live out Christian values. But honestly I'm not doing a great job of that myself. I go through stretches where I'm inconsistent with my own spiritual life. I pray with the kids at bedtime but n...

Just got my first real smile from my 6-week-old today and it absolutely wrecked me. I know the baby books say it happens around 6-8 weeks but I wasn't expecting to feel this emotional about it. My older son started smiling earlier but I was too tired to appreciate it. With this one I'm actually noti...

Spent all Saturday organizing tools and hanging up shelves. My wife laughed at how excited I was about it but man there's something satisfying about having a clean workspace. Found three tape measures and a drill I didn't even know I had. Small win but I'll take it.

Had this argument with my son this morning. He's team cereal first and I told him that's objectively wrong. You put milk in the bowl first so it's the right temperature when the cereal hits. He said I'm ruining his childhood. Told him to wait til he's older and he'll understand. Who's right here?