Man, I forgot how much mental energy actual work takes. Spent the first two days just staring at emails like they were written in another language. My boss wants me on a project that launches in 3 weeks and I'm still thinking about whether my wife remembered to order diapers. Anyone else struggle wi...
Got a new pellet grill last month and I've been out there almost every evening. My neighbor thinks I'm crazy but honestly after dealing with work meetings and kid chaos all day, standing by the grill with a beer and just monitoring temps is like therapy. Even made brisket last weekend that turned ou...
Been working from home for 2 years now and honestly it's been the biggest win for my family situation. I can have lunch with my kids, do school pickup, actually be present. Yeah some days the boundaries blur but I'd never go back to the office full time. Anyone else remote and loving it or am I just...
Not doing great at work, feel like I'm always exhausted with the kids, my marriage feels distant. I know logically that I'm doing okay but I keep this voice in my head telling me I'm screwing it all up. Getting harder to ignore. My doctor mentioned antidepressants but I'm nervous about it. Just want...
Just fired up the grill in like 28 degree weather to throw some burgers on. There's something about grilling that just feels right no matter the season. Do you guys cover your grills in the offseason or just let em sit?
We were driving home and he goes "Dad, why do they call it a building if it's already built?" Wife and I lost it. He's just hitting us with these observations that make no sense but somehow are funny. Then he started doing it on purpose to get reactions. Pretty sure he's going to be doing stand up b...
Today I hung the last picture in my basement setup and it feels surreal. Started this project in 2022 as a way to carve out some space that was just mine. Got recessed lighting, a good couch, mini fridge, sound system, and my workbench set up along one wall. My buddies came over last weekend and one...
Went with the family on Saturday and it was so good. They make their own dough and the crust was crispy on the outside but fluffy inside. Not ridiculously expensive either. Definitely going back.
So I'm at the grocery store with my 3mo old and obviously a massive blowout happens. I'm in the middle of aisle 7 with nothing but a small wipe container. Wife texts me asking what's taking so long and I reply 'Let's just say I'm having a crappy time.' Took me 20 minutes to clean up and I'm pretty s...
Because he heard someone had stolen a base. I know, I know, but my kids thought it was hilarious and that's all that matters right?
Planning to build a 16x12 deck in the backyard this summer. Have all the materials ordered and I've got a rough timeline but keep second guessing myself on how long it'll actually take. This is my first big build. Anyone done something similar? How many weekends should I actually budget for this?
After months of my wife telling me I need to do something for myself I finally figured out what works. Saturday mornings I wake up early, make coffee, sit on the porch for 30 mins with my phone on silent and just exist. It sounds dumb but it reset my nervous system for the whole week. Don't need a s...
My 7 year old asked me this morning why the teddy bear wasn't hungry. I said I don't know, why? He goes 'Because she was already stuffed!' I literally teared up. We've created a monster and I couldn't be happier about it.
Anyone else struggle with anxiety when you're supposed to be the one holding it together? I had a full panic attack yesterday while watching my 2 and 4 year old. Couldn't breathe, felt dizzy, the whole thing. Had to just sit on the floor and pretend I was playing with them while internally freaking ...
Some days I wake up and just want to stay in bed. Can't do it obviously because the kids need breakfast and all that, but the motivation is gone. I find myself yelling at them for normal kid stuff when really I'm just tired of existing. Been dealing with depression on and off for years but it feels ...