Got my kids involved in youth baseball this spring. Been using it as a chance to teach them about losing with grace, winning without gloating, and respecting the other team. After the games we shake hands and mean it. My 10 year old was upset after a loss last week but I reminded him that how you re...
Work has been crushing me lately and I feel like I'm not present for my family when I'm home. I'm going through the motions, making dinner, helping with homework, but I'm not really there. My wife asked me yesterday if I was ok and I almost lost it. Don't even know what's wrong exactly, just feel em...
Had my first kid 8 months ago and I thought I'd be thrilled but instead I'm feeling numb and exhausted. Everyone talks about postpartum depression in moms but nobody mentions it can happen to dads too. I didn't want to say anything because I'm supposed to be strong and support my wife but I'm barely...
Just started golfing like 3 months ago and I'm absolutely hooked. There's something about being outside, the puzzle of the game, and honestly the excuse to get away and think. Been going to the range on Saturday mornings before the family wakes up. My buddies from work got me into it and now I'm tha...
Started working from home 6 months ago and honestly it's been a game changer. I get to eat lunch with my kids, see them after school before the chaos starts. My productivity went up somehow even though I'm more distracted. The commute time is now dad time. Only downside is my 5yo thinks 'being home'...
Working full time, trying to be present with the kids, keep my marriage good, take care of myself... it's impossible. Something always has to give. I missed my daughter's school event yesterday because of work and I feel like garbage about it. My wife didn't even say anything but I know she's disapp...
Because he was outstanding in his field! Just hit my 6 year old with this one and he groaned so hard I think he sprained something. Success.
I said it's like being a soccer referee. You make a decision, everyone disagrees with you, and somehow you're still the bad guy even when you're right.
I told him it's a fatherly duty. He didn't laugh. I guess you could say my jokes just aren't having kids yet.
Took the family out to a decent restaurant last night and I was literally the only dad in a blazer and tie. Everyone else showing up in gym shorts and hoodies. I get comfort but come on. My kids notice these things. They see their old man put on a button up and leather shoes when it matters. Setting...
Took my newborn out solo for the first time and didn't bring enough supplies. Explosive diaper situation in the middle of the store and I'm standing there covered in... well, you know. The diaper aisle is like 5 minutes away when you're holding a screaming baby. I'm never doing that again without a ...
Took 8 weeks when my youngest was born and it was amazing. Bonded with my newborn, helped my wife recover, learned how to change diapers without gagging. But then going back to work? That first Monday hit different. Spent all day thinking about them. Now I'm the guy in the office who talks about his...
Had a talk with my 12 year old about respect, honoring your word, and standing up for what's right even when it's hard. He got embarrassed but I think it stuck. My dad did the same for me and I'm not breaking that chain. These lessons matter more than video games or whatever else is out there.
Been divorced 18 months and I'm seeing someone seriously. My son asked if she's gonna be his new mom. I said no and explained she's just my friend but that didn't land well with him. My ex blew up when she found out I had the kids around my girlfriend. Legally I don't think she has a leg to stand on...
My son has been watching me play Breath of the Wild and asking a million questions. Decided to let him try some dungeons with me guiding him, and he figured out a puzzle I'd been stuck on for like 20 minutes. I'm equal parts proud and embarrassed lol. Now he thinks he's a gaming pro and keeps asking...