I spent like 3 months trying to get my ex to use a co-parenting app. She kept saying it was "unnecessary" and that we could just text. Then we had a huge miscommunication about who was supposed to drop the kids at soccer practice (spoiler: nobody showed up to pick them up from school). I downloaded...
Got some perspective this week. I realized I'm not the guy who stayed out till 2 AM anymore and that used to bother me. But then I watched my daughter learn to smile and I'm like... okay yeah I'd trade a thousand late nights for this. I'm softer now. More patient. Still me but like a better version ...
Real talk, I used to sleep til like 11 am on Saturdays and it was glorious. Now my 3 year old is up at 6 am every single day regardless of what day it is. I've accepted this is my life now but man do I miss that feeling of waking up naturally at 9:30 with zero responsibilities staring me in the face...
Maybe this is unpopular but we cut our kids down to ONE activity each this year and honestly? Best decision we made. Soccer fees, basketball fees, plus all the driving... we were spending $3k/season and I was eating cold dinners in parking lots 4 nights a week. Now my 10yo does soccer, my 8yo does k...
Just hit the mark yesterday. For anyone following my previous posts - I quit drinking because I realized I was using beer to numb out after the kids went to bed instead of actually dealing with my depression. It's been hard. Some nights I still want to just zone out with a six-pack, but instead I've...
No this isn't a real thing but honestly it should be. My kids and I spent an entire Saturday building what they're calling "Fort Winterfell" out of blankets, PVC pipe, and every pillow in the house. It actually structurally makes sense?? I was shocked. They've been sleeping in it. Playing in it. It...
Is it really a thing or just what we call ourselves when we stop going to the gym after our first kid? Asking for a friend who hasn't seen his abs since 2015.
Just signed my kids up for soccer this fall. Registration: $150 each. Then they need shin guards, cleats, socks. A decent pair of soccer cleats for a 7yo is like $70. And apparently we need to volunteer for three games or pay an extra $50. This is getting ridiculous. Single income household here and...
Just trying to figure this out - our 8 month old is on Similac and a case just cost me $56 at Target. That seems insane compared to a few months ago. Anyone else noticing this or is it just our area? We're in Denver if location matters.
**What I'm dealing with:** - 50+ hour weeks at work - Two kids (8 and 5) - Trying to be present and helpful at home - Haven't slept well in months - Snapped at my kids twice this week over stupid stuff - Can't remember the last time I did something for myself My manager wants me to take on another ...
I keep seeing these ads for the Dyson cordless vacuums and my house feels like we're constantly cleaning up goldfish crumbs and dirt the kids drag in. My wife swears by our old Shark but we've had it for like 5 years now. Has anyone actually owned a Dyson and used it for a normal family with kids? O...
Has anyone else noticed that YouTube Kids recommendations have gotten WEIRD? My 5yo was watching some perfectly innocent toy unboxing video and then it recommended some creepy 3D animation that was definitely not kid-appropriate. I've now blocked about half the channels we used to watch. I switched...
Looking to pick up maybe $500-800/month extra. Kids are 7, 4, and 2 - so evenings are chaotic but doable after bedtime. Considering: freelance writing, tutoring online, or maybe Instacart/DoorDash type stuff. The tutoring appeals to me most (only worked til like 8pm, still home) but writing feels...
Was in a traditional corporate management role making decent money but totally inflexible. Switched to industrial equipment sales 6 months ago and it's been a total mind shift. Pay is actually better (commission based), hours are way more flexible - I have some days where I'm in the office and some...
Called them 'dinosaur food' and told her she needed to get strong like a T-Rex. She demolished a plate of broccoli in like 3 minutes. My wife is mad because now I'm responsible for coming up with new dinosaur facts every meal but honestly worth it.