She went back to her job 5 months post-baby and honestly we underestimated how much this would shake things up. She's exhausted, I'm exhausted, baby is in daycare, and somehow the house is *messier* than when she was home. We're both working full-time and splitting 'household stuff' but it doesn't f...
This is what parenthood does to you. My brain is fried. I had the phone pressed to my ear the whole time. My oldest watched the whole thing without saying anything. Why would she help me? This is gold for her TikTok apparently.
Small thing but after literally 3 years of nagging, battles, forgotten assignments, and general eye-rolling, my 13yo has actually been doing his homework without me having to ask. It started like two weeks ago. I haven't jinxed it by saying anything because I'm superstitious but I'm documenting this...
This might sound dumb but I'm genuinely asking. I leave work at 6, pick up kids from daycare by 6:15. We're home by 6:45. I'm absolutely wrecked - mentally drained, hungry, feeling a bit gross from the commute. Then I'm supposed to be this engaged dad playing with them, doing bath time, reading sto...
Looking for recommendations on paint, markers, clay - stuff that's actually good quality but also won't destroy our kitchen table or the rug. My 5yo is super into art right now and the dollar store stuff is driving me nuts bc it either doesn't work well or stains everything permanently. What do you ...
We're thinking about trying a camping trip over winter break instead of our usual holiday family stuff. Probably like 2-3 nights, nothing crazy. I know it'll be colder (we're in Oregon) but thinking it could be less crowded and kinda cool? Kids are 8, 10, and 13 so old enough to not complain as much...
Called Sam's No. 3 - huge portions, staff is incredibly patient, they have coloring stuff AND a play area. My kids actually sat and ate instead of running around like crazy. And it wasn't some overpriced chain place either. If anyone's in the Denver area with young kids, highly recommend. We're goin...
We bought the $80 IKEA one because budget. Six months later it's wobbling, one shelf is bent, and I'm convinced it's gonna collapse while I'm changing our son. Just ordered the Babyletto one everyone recommends. This is a 'pay now or pay later in an emergency room visit' situation. Save yourself the...
Got my 9 and 11 year olds outside to help rake leaves yesterday. Lasted about 6 minutes before they were 'tired.' Meanwhile I'm out there busting my ass while they're sitting under the tree watching YouTube on their tablets. How do you actually get them interested in this stuff? Or should I just acc...
First kid is 18 months, baby #2 due in 6 weeks. Everything feels less scary but also more chaotic because we have a toddler. Any dads on here with 2+ kids? What actually changes about the newborn phase second time around? Is it easier, harder, or just different?
He's 4 months. I just went to buy milk and eggs. Took 45 minutes instead of 15. He cried for 10 minutes in the checkout line. But I did it and nobody died. Why does this feel like a major achievement lol
Our son went from sleeping pretty solid (8pm-5am with one feeding) to waking up like 6 times a night. Started around 3.5 months and is now at 4.5 months and somehow worse. I read all the stuff online about regression and developmental leaps but knowing WHY doesn't make 4am less painful. Wife and I ...
Not asking me to help her find a "real" date. Not joking about how I'm not a "real" boy. Just... asked me. She's 9. We're going to Home Depot to get supplies to build her a new bookshelf this weekend and then we're getting fancy and going to the dance Saturday. I'm so in my feelings right now. Where...
Got an opportunity in Austin that I can't pass up. Currently have 50/50 with my kids (ages 8 and 11) in Dallas. My ex is NOT happy and is threatening to fight this in court. I don't want to lose time with my kids but I also need to provide better for them financially. Has anyone else done a long-dis...
Looking for a solid 1-2 hour hike for my 4 and 7 year old. Heard Rattlesnake Ledge is good for families but want to know if it's actually stroller-friendly or if that's just marketing BS. We did Snoqualmie Falls last month and that went well. Thoughts?