My 6 year old's best friend lost his father last month and last night my boy asked me straight up why God let that happen. I froze. I gave him some answer about God's plan but man that was hard. How do you explain suffering to a kid in a way that doesn't wreck their faith? I want him to have real fa...
Guys I'm struggling with this. We do family prayer at dinner but my oldest (8) just stares at his plate and my daughter rushes through it. I want them to actually connect with God not just check a box. How do you make prayer feel natural for kids? I don't want to be that dad who nags them about it. ...
Real talk, I was getting frustrated at the grocery store yesterday and started snapping at my wife in front of the kids. Then it hit me that I just told them on Sunday to be patient and kind. They're watching everything I do. So now I'm trying to actually live out what I'm teaching them about charac...
We've been working on this for weeks in the driveway. Today he just took off and rode like 50 feet on his own before wobbling but not falling. The confidence boost in his face was priceless. I probably looked like an idiot running next to him but who cares. Best Saturday morning ever.
Legitimately destroyed me in three straight races. I'm not even mad, that's amazing. He's been grinding the game all week and finally put it together. Just told him he's never allowed to beat me again but we both know that's a lie. Proud dad moment right there.
Got the smoker fired up yesterday at 6am and pulled some ribs off at noon. Kids said they were the best ribs ever (they werent but I'll take it lol). Weather finally warming up so time to dust off the grill and get serious about Sunday cookouts.
Started doing this thing where we do 'bedtime adventures' instead of just reading stories. We turn off the lights, I tell them a made up story about them being explorers or detectives, we use a flashlight as a prop, the whole deal. Getting them ready for bed used to be a battle but now they ask when...
Took my boy to his 2 week checkup yesterday and the doc said everything looks perfect. Weight is up, no jaundice, all good. I know it's not a huge deal but I felt so relieved. Being a new dad is scary because you're always wondering if you're missing something. Anyway just wanted to say it felt good...
We're separating and I have no idea how to tell our 6 and 9 year old. The 9 year old already knows something's up because we've been quieter around each other. My ex and I agreed to tell them together this Saturday. My lawyer said to keep it simple and not badmouth the other parent, which I get, but...
My son is 6 weeks old and the only way he'll actually stay asleep for more than 20 minutes is if I'm holding him. The second I put him down in the bassinet he wakes up screaming. My wife keeps saying I should just let him cry it out but that seems harsh at this age. I don't mind holding him honestly...
Been WFH for 2 years now and honestly it's changed everything. I eat lunch with my kids, I'm there to help with homework, and I don't spend 2 hours a day commuting. Sure I work from the dining room and my camera angle is from my desk to my head but my boss doesn't care as long as the work gets done....
My current Char-Broil is dying. The bottom is starting to rust through and one burner doesn't work right. I've been looking at either fixing it or going all in on a Traeger. Wife says I'm crazy for spending that much but I do about 4-5 cookouts a month. Is it worth it or should I just grab another b...
Just found out my 9yo made the competitive soccer team she tried out for. She was so nervous going in, kept saying she wasn't good enough. Watched her play in the tryout and she gave it everything. Got the call today and she literally screamed when I told her. Now she's doing laps around the house. ...
Tried making pizza dough from scratch for the first time. Let it rise for like 8 hours like the internet said. It actually worked. Stretched it out, added sauce and cheese and toppings, baked it in the oven. Was it restaurant quality? No. But it was pretty good and my kids loved making their own piz...
I was the fun dad who could party with the best of them. Then I wasn't fun anymore, just unreliable and angry. Got a DUI scare and finally decided to get sober. 18 months now without a drink and honestly I'm still adjusting to who I am without that version of myself. I miss the social aspect sometim...