Long story short, her lawyer made some crazy claims about my fitness as a parent. Spent about 40k on legal fees and more sleepless nights than I can count. Judge ordered a custody evaluation and the evaluator actually talked to me like a real person. Today got the papers - 50/50 with 2 week blocks. ...
Used to be a road salesman, gone 3-4 days a week making decent money. Missed so much. Kids would go to bed before I got home most nights. Got burned out and switched to a local sales job that pays less but I'm home by 5:30 and weekends are actually mine. First year was tight financially but my menta...
Second year doing this and I'm way more prepared this time. Read like 3 articles and I'm telling myself I won't reach for a QB like an idiot like last year. My group chat is already talking trash which I respect. Anyone else in a league this year? What's your strategy?
With cable being insane I'm looking to cut the cord. We watch a lot of sports and some shows but don't want to spend 100 bucks a month. What's everyone using these days?
First time camping with the whole family. Got a tent, sleeping bags, and zero clue what I'm doing. Wish me luck. Anyone have tips for camping with young kids without losing your mind?
I know this sounds dumb but I constantly worry that I'm messing my kids up. Like I raise my voice sometimes, I'm tired a lot, I work long hours. My daughter asked me why I'm always stressed and it hit me hard. I'm trying to be present but my brain won't stop thinking about work stuff and bills. Anyo...
I was sorting clothes and I said out loud, 'I'm on a roll' while holding a roll of paper towels. My 6 year old just stared at me and said 'Dad that's not a roll.' Had to explain the joke and she just walked away shaking her head. Worth it.
Made roasted broccoli and carrots for dinner, they ate it all. No fights, no negotiations, no hidden food under the table. I don't know what I did different but I'm counting this as a major W. My wife looked shocked. I'm not even sure if it'll happen again but I'm celebrating anyway.
Got laid off three months ago and just found a new job but at less pay. My child support is still set at the old amount and I'm really struggling. I've been putting off dealing with this because I hate talking to my ex about money stuff. Has anyone gone through the process of getting it adjusted? Wh...
Was planning to take the kids to the park, maybe hit up that new mini golf place. Checked the weather and it's supposed to pour all day Saturday and Sunday. Back to board games and screen time I guess. What do you guys do when the weather ruins your plans? Need some ideas before I go crazy in the ho...
Got a letter from her lawyer last week saying she wants to relocate for a new job opportunity. We don't have a formal custody agreement, just been splitting 50/50. I'm panicking. I can't afford a lawyer right now and I don't want to lose time with my kids. What are my options? Do I have any legal st...
He was sneaking into his room at like 5am to play Minecraft. His teacher called saying he wasn't focusing in class. Grades were slipping. Finally said enough and took it away for a month. He's actually playing outside again and seems happier honestly. But now I'm worried about what happens when we g...
I know this sounds small but my wife and I have been working on manners with our son for months. Tonight he just ate his chicken tenders and looked at me and said 'thank you for dinner dad I really liked it'. I almost teared up at the dinner table. These moments make all the chaos worth it.
Been working on this for two months. Today she finally got it. Only fell twice and the second time she caught herself. Watched her pedal down the driveway on her own and man I felt like I just won the lottery. Took about a thousand photos and already sent them to both grandmas. This parenting thing ...
It's been two years. Two years. The wood is rotting in spots and my wife gave me an ultimatum so I'm renting a power saw and tearing this thing down starting Saturday. Thinking about building it back bigger and better. Probably going to take all summer but ready to actually finish something for once...