We're supposed to have a birthday party at some arcade place on Saturday. My 6yo and like 10 other kids. Send help and coffee. Then Sunday its gonna be yard work I think. Wife keeps giving me THE LOOK about the weeds. How is everyone else spending their weekend?
I said 'It's your mom's favorite number plus 2' and she just stared at me. Asked her mom later and she had no idea what that meant lol. Bad joke execution but honestly I was proud of myself for like 10 minutes.
Was the guy having beers every night, weekend parties, really leaning on it. Wife got pregnant with our second and I just realized I didnt want to be that dad. Almost 2 years sober now. Lost some friendships, miss the social aspect sometimes, but gained so much clarity and actually REMEMBER my kids....
Baby came home from the hospital 4 days ago and I'm convinced something is wrong with him every hour. Is he breathing too fast? Too slow? Why is his head that shape? Is that rash normal? I keep googling things and freaking myself out. I know this is probably crazy but how do other dads deal with thi...
We're thinking about taking the family camping for the first time in a few years. Kids are 4 and 7 now. Should we start with a campground or try something more remote? Do I need all new gear or can we just tent it with what we have? Also how do I keep them entertained at night when it gets dark at l...
My 11 year old has always been pretty introverted and anxious around other kids. Started playing Minecraft with a small group of friends online and suddenly he's talking about something he's passionate about. The social interaction through gaming is helping him build confidence. I was skeptical at f...
This is frustrating me to no end. We have a 50/50 schedule but when I text her questions about our son's soccer registration or his doctor appointment she takes like 12 hours to respond or just ignores it. Then when I make decisions on my own shes mad. I suggested we use one of those co-parenting ap...
I made a handshake deal with a contractor two years ago for 15k to renovate my garage. Nothing in writing, just my word. He did the work, did it well. I told him I'd pay him 15k. Market's changed, could probably get someone to do the same job for 9k now. My buddies told me to renegotiate since there...
Been having panic attacks thinking about asking my boss for time off to go to my daughter's school play. I know it's reasonable and I should be allowed to go but my brain keeps telling me I'll get fired or look bad. It's just a 30 minute thing during lunch but I'm sweating about it. Anyone else deal...
He's 7 and asked me today why mommy and daddy don't live in the same house. I kind of froze. I told him we love him very much but mommy and daddy love each other differently now. He seemed ok with it but man that hit different. Anyone else struggle with these conversations? How do you explain divorc...
Two years ago I was pushing 285, barely could chase my kids around the yard. Started running just to prove something to myself. Lost the weight, ran a half marathon, felt like I was getting my life back. But here's the thing nobody tells you - once you get fit and healthy, you realize how much time ...
Kid asks his dad 'Why do you call me champ so much?' Dad goes 'Because you're my champ!' Kid says 'That's not how names work.' Then his dad looks at all of us watching and just shrugs. We all lost it. That dad is my hero.
Been remote for 6 months and honestly my productivity is way up because I'm not commuting 90 mins a day. I can actually have lunch with my kids. But my manager keeps asking about my "commitment" and wants everyone back in office 4 days a week starting next month. This is going to destroy my family t...
Wife has been trying for months to get them to eat broccoli and carrots. I just started calling them 'dinosaur trees' and 'orange power sticks' and suddenly theyre asking for seconds. Why didnt anyone tell me this trick before? Saved my sanity tonight.
I know this sounds dumb but I'm genuinely proud. Every Friday for 9 months I remembered to send something with my kid. Only forgot once and had to run home during lunch. Most organized I've been since before kids existed honestly.