My 10 year old came home saying some kids made fun of him for saying grace before lunch. He didn't want to go back to school the next day. I'm trying to help him understand that standing up for what he believes is important but also that he doesn't need to cram it down anyone's throat. He's nervous ...
Five years ago I was 280 pounds, spent all my free time gaming and eating junk. My kids barely recognized me half the time because I was always checked out. Something just clicked one day and I realized I was gonna die young and miss everything. Started small, just walking 20 minutes a day, cut out ...
My wife asked why I was taking so long in the cereal aisle and I said I was reading the box because it said 'Part of a complete breakfast' and I needed to understand what my role was. She walked away from me. I think I'm still funny though, even if she doesn't agree.
He said 'Dad you made my childhood disappear' and honestly that hit different. But then he asked for the WiFi password so I guess I'm not losing him completely yet.
Been making sure my sons know that respect for women isn't negotiable. Opening doors, listening when they speak, not interrupting. I see too many young men out there with zero manners. Started early with mine. They see how I treat their mother and grandma. Actions speak louder than anything I could ...
Trying to be the kind of dad who leads by example rather than barking orders. My oldest asked me why I never really yell at them. I told him that a man doesn't need to raise his voice to be heard or respected. If anything, staying calm and speaking with purpose carries more weight. Been applying thi...
I told him it's in my DNA. He said 'Dad that's not even funny.' I said 'I know, that's why I'm your father and not your mother.' He groaned so hard I thought he'd pull a muscle. Mission accomplished.
My 6 year old knocked over a whole box of Frosted Flakes this morning and I just looked at my wife and said 'well, looks like we've got a serial killer on our hands' and walked out. She did not appreciate the joke but I'm still laughing.
So I spent all last weekend building a treehouse with my 6 and 8 year old. I was terrified the whole time that I'd screw it up and it would come crashing down, but we got it done. Used some old pallets, 2x6s I had laying around, and way too many deck screws. The kids helped hammer and drill and now ...
Started doing this thing where I prep 5 lunches on Sunday morning. Grilled some chicken, roasted veggies, made rice in bulk. Takes like 2 hours total and then I don't have to think about lunch all week. My wife thinks I'm insane for spending a whole morning on it but I save like 60 bucks a week not ...
Moving to the Westchester area next month and I've got no clue where to get decent pizza. Back in Jersey we had this place that was absolute fire. Don't want to order from one of those chain places. Anyone have recommendations? New to the area and my wife is already tired of me complaining about it.
Had a scare with my heart at 42. Doctor said I was headed for a heart attack if I didn't change everything. That scared me straight. Cut out most processed food, started running again, lost 40 pounds over a year. Now at 44 I feel like I did at 30. My kids actually want to go hiking with me instead o...
Spent 20 minutes convincing my 4 year old that brushing his teeth doesn't make him turn into a dinosaur. Or shrink. Or lose his favorite toy. Or any of the other consequences he apparently imagined. Finally got him to brush by telling him the tooth fairy won't visit without clean teeth. Now he think...
His teacher called saying he told the class "Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!" I have never been more proud and more embarrassed at the same time. He's definitely my kid.
I've been working with my 10 and 12 year old on this. The handshake is firm but not crushing, the eye contact is steady and respectful, and they practice with their granddad every Sunday. You can tell a lot about someone from how they shake your hand. These boys are going to know how to carry themse...