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...
Been working with him all summer and today it finally clicked. He rode about 50 feet down the driveway without me holding on and didn't even realize I let go. The look on his face when he figured it out was pure gold. My wife got it on video. Honestly might be my favorite dad moment so far.
She's usually a total daddy's girl which makes my wife laugh but today out of nowhere she said 'you're the best dad ever' while I was making her breakfast. I literally froze with the spatula in my hand. She's 7 so I'm living on this high for as long as I can. Already told my buddies in the group cha...
Work has been crushing me lately. The stress of deadlines and dealing with my boss and everything just piling up. I haven't taken a real day off in months where I just stopped and breathed. Tomorrow I'm calling out and I'm gonna take the kids to the park, maybe just chill at home, whatever feels rig...
Discovered that when my kids are cranky or fighting, I can literally reset the mood by launching into the worst possible dad joke. The pain on their faces and the automatic groans somehow makes everyone laugh. What did the ocean say to the beach? Nothing it just waved. They're terrible but they work...
Told my kids my new name is Taxi because I'm always taking them somewhere. They did not find this funny. My wife laughed at me for a different reason. Worth it.
I swear this show gets better every rewatch. Started it again last night after the kids went down and I'm already 6 episodes in. My wife thinks I'm crazy but there's just something so comfortable about rewatching it. Currently on season 3. What's everyone else watching lately?
My wife is really struggling with latching and nursing is painful for her. Pediatrician says baby is getting enough but it's rough watching her be in pain every feed. We got a pump and bottle but I feel like there's a lot of pressure and guilt from everywhere about breast being best. Just trying to ...
My 6 week old has been doing these little smiles and I honestly can't tell if it's a real smile or just gas. Everyone says it's gas but I want to believe my kid is already the happiest baby on earth. What age did you guys see intentional smiling? I need this to be real.
Been working with my kids on understanding that everything we have is a blessing from the Lord. We're talking about giving our tithe at church and being generous to those in need. My daughter asked if we could sponsor a child and honestly it hit me hard in the best way. So proud of the heart God is ...
Got offered a really good paying job but it would mean traveling 3-4 weeks a month. My family comes first and I know that but the extra income would help us a lot. My wife and I have been praying about this together but I'd appreciate any prayers from you guys too. Trying to trust God's timing rathe...
Took the family to dinner last night and watched a teenage kid at the next table eating with his elbows on the table, phone in one hand, fork in the other. His parents said nothing. It bothered me more than it probably should have but man, when did we stop caring about how we present ourselves? My d...
So we're doing every other holiday right now but my daughter asked why she couldn't have Christmas morning with both of us this year. It crushed me man. The custody agreement doesn't really have flexibility and both me and my ex new partners are involved so it's complicated. Anyone figure out a good...