I keep seeing posts about yoga and morning runs. I hate both those things. What I actually do that works: - 20 min of woodworking in the garage after kids sleep (feels productive AND meditative somehow) - One weeknight I go to the batting cages alone while my wife has the kids - Saturday morning co...
Seriously considering buying stock in Diaper Genie because this thing has saved our lives. We got the Munchkin at first (mistake) and it smelled like a landfill after 2 days. Switched to the Diaper Genie XL and we can go like 5-6 days before emptying it. Yeah it's more expensive but honestly worth e...
Our pediatrician in Columbus (Dr. Matthews at Riverside Pediatrics) is fine but the office staff is absolutely incompetent. Takes 3 weeks to get an appointment, they lose records, last visit they had us wait 45 minutes past our appointment time. Our son is 4 months old and I'm already tired of fight...
My son had the 4-month regression and it was rough but we got through it. Now he's 7 months and hit another leap (apparently that's a thing?) and he's SCREAMING at night again. He was sleeping through the night, now he's up 2-3 times. Is this normal or should I be concerned? I read somewhere you're ...
Been thinking about joining a dad support group or something similar but feels kinda weird? Like would I actually open up to strangers about struggling? Or is it just a bunch of guys trying to out-stoic each other? There's one that meets Wednesday nights near me but the details on their website are ...
Used to run half marathons in my 20s. Tried to do a 5k loop yesterday at 35 with 20 extra pounds and two kids. Made it 2 miles before my knees were begging me to stop. My 7yo on his bike was actually lapping me. THE IRONY. Anyway, I'm starting Couch to 5K like a beginner bc apparently I am one now. ...
Grabbed the Gizmo Watch 3 for my youngest so my wife and I can call/text him when he's at school or at grandma's house. It's stupid simple (literally just calls and messages) but it's given us so much peace of mind and he feels like a big kid. Not replacing a phone by any means but it's the perfect ...
Okay I know this sounds stupid but my daughter legitimately smiled at me this morning. Like a real, intentional smile, not just gas. She's 6 weeks old and I have been WAITING for this moment since she was born. My wife was still sleeping so I just sat there making dumb faces at her for like 20 minut...
Seriously these chairs are like 400 bucks and they're just fancy office chairs with racing stripes. Am I missing something or is it all marketing? Looking for something comfortable for my streaming setup but not trying to spend my kids college fund.
Like Factor or Freshly or whatever. Honest question - are they actually good or just convenient overprice? With my schedule, I'm either cooking something quick or eating takeout. Middle ground would be nice but I'm skeptical about the cost and whether the food is actually decent. What's your real ex...
Quick question: we sometimes prop the bottle in our daughter's mouth (3 months) while she's lying down so we can get a break. We're not leaving her alone, we're right there. Is this actually bad? I feel like people are judgy about it but like... we're present, monitoring her, just not actively holdi...
I've tried meditation apps (too boring), gym (too time-consuming), therapy (good but expensive). What I actually found helps: 20 minutes alone in my car after work before I go inside. Just sitting there. No phone, no podcast, nothing. Just existing. Seems dumb but it's been the best stress manageme...
Took the hardest W's today. Director position opened up in my department - would've been a 15% bump and "the next step" in my career. But it's 60% travel, lots of evenings, and my kids are 5 and 7. We did the math and even with the raise, I'd barely see them during the school year. My wife was suppo...
Tried to make those foil packet meals over the fire last night with my kids (ages 5 and 11). Sounds simple right? WRONG. The 5yo knocked his into the coals immediately, the 11yo's somehow didn't cook through even though it was on there for like 45 minutes, and mine was basically charcoal. We ended ...
Okay so the thing was clogged and instead of trying to keep him out of it, I just showed him what was happening. Explained the parts, let him help turn the valve, the whole thing. He was SO INTO IT. Felt like a real mechanic lol. When the water finally went down he started cheering. Now he keeps ask...