So my son has been asking for a treehouse for like two years and I finally committed to it last weekend. Spent Saturday morning planning it out, bought some 2x8s and bolts from Home Depot. Sunday we got started and honestly the kid was more helpful than I expected. He was holding boards, passing me ...
Taking the family camping for the first time in a few years. We have a 5yo, 8yo, and 10yo. Planning to go up to the mountains for Labor Day weekend. Looking for advice on what I'm forgetting. Already planning to bring a ton of snacks because apparently that's the only thing kids eat on camping trips...
Rented an RV and drove up to this state park about 3 hours away. My kids had never been camping before and honestly I wasn't sure how it'd go with all the whining I expected. But they loved it. We went hiking, cooked food over a fire, and the kids actually put their phones down for like 48 hours str...
Don't have much to say today. Just woke up and already felt like going back to bed. Got the kids to school, made it through work, but I'm running on empty. Hoping tomorrow is better.
We got home from the hospital yesterday and I haven't slept more than 45 minutes in a row. The baby cries and I panic that something's wrong. My wife says the pediatrician said he's fine but my brain won't shut off. How long does this anxiety last? Everyone keeps saying sleep when the baby sleeps bu...
We've been doing 50/50 during school year but I'm trying to figure out what makes sense for summer. She wants him for 6 weeks straight, I was thinking we alternate weeks. Not trying to be difficult but I feel like I'd miss too much. Anyone dealt with this before? How do you handle extended time off?
They were going at it for like 10 minutes and I was about ready to lose it. Then I suggested they take turns for 5 minutes each and somehow that worked. They're actually playing together now and I feel like I just closed a major business deal. Small wins people.
My anxiety has been absolutely crushing me lately so my buddy told me to just try one session. Thought I'd feel worse but honestly it helped. Felt lighter the rest of the day. Not saying I'm magically fixed but I'm gonna keep going back. If you're in a dark place too, maybe just try one small thing ...
I don't even want to get out of bed most days. My wife is frustrated with me, kids need me, and I'm just sitting here feeling like a failure. Lost my job 8 months ago and that really did a number on me. I know I should probably talk to someone but I feel like I'm beyond help at this point. Just vent...
This is hard to admit but I've been slipping in my faith lately. Less prayer, skipping church sometimes, getting angry over stupid things. My 10 year old asked me why I get so mad when I always tell him to have patience and be kind. He called me out basically and it hit me hard. I don't want to be a...
Had depression before but it was manageable. Now with two kids it feels like it came back harder. I'm irritable all the time, don't enjoy stuff I used to, and I'm exhausted constantly. Wife is amazing but I don't want to burden her more. Started therapy last month and it's helping a bit but I'm wond...
Spent the last 3 weekends building out my workbench and tool storage. Got pegboard on both walls, mounted a vise, and organized all my stuff by project type. My 7 year old wants to "help" every time I go in there which is both awesome and terrifying. Already had to explain why we don't hammer nails ...
Got a Traeger for my birthday last month and I've been smoking something almost every weekend. Brisket, ribs, chicken, pork butts. My kids are sick of me talking about smoke rings and bark. My wife is less thrilled about the $200 pellet habit I've developed. But dude, the look on my neighbor's face ...
I told her I was reading a book about anti-gravity the other day and I couldn't put it down. She stared at me for like 5 seconds and then said "Dad that's not even a real problem." I guess I'm losing my touch.
Took my 5 year old to the pond early Saturday morning. Within 20 minutes he'd gotten his line tangled in a tree, stepped in the mud and soaked his shoe, and fell asleep in the tackle box. We caught exactly zero fish. But he was so excited to go that I couldn't stop smiling the whole time. Already pl...