My 5yo keeps asking when mommy is coming back home. I've explained we're not together anymore but I don't think he understands that it's permanent. My ex and I get along okay but it's awkward when I pick him up. He seems sad when I drop him off at her place. I don't want to say anything bad about hi...
Son is 3 now and I genuinely don't know when I became this person. Used to play in a band, go to shows, sleep till noon on weekends, make spontaneous plans. Now my personality is just logistics and exhaustion. Don't get me wrong, I love my kid more than anything, but I miss feeling like myself. Miss...
Work from home and my 4 and 7 year old watch way more TV than I'd like because I need them occupied during calls. I feel like such a failure some days. Know I should be more creative with activities but honestly I'm just trying to survive. Does anyone else deal with this guilt or am I the only bad p...
Had to sit down with my 7yo yesterday after I found out he lied about finishing his homework. I wasn't even mad about the homework, you know? I was disappointed that he thought he needed to deceive me. Spent an hour talking about how Jesus calls us to honesty even when it's hard, and how I can't lea...
Spent 12 years grinding it out, making serious money, working 60+ hour weeks. Was the guy with the expensive car and the corner office. My oldest asked me one night why I wasn't at her school thing and I realized I couldn't even remember what event it was. That broke something in me. Took a job in f...
We're attempting our first family camping trip with kids ages 4 and 7. Borrowed a tent, got some sleeping bags. We're only going like 45 minutes away at a local park to keep it low pressure. Any rookie mistakes I should avoid? What's the one thing everyone forgets?
Started out thinking I'd just replace a few panels that rotted. Turns out half the fence needs work and the posts are wobbly. This is way bigger than I thought. Do I just do the panels I planned or bite the bullet and rebuild the whole thing? Not sure my weekend is gonna cut it now.
Was at a restaurant with my family last week and watched a young guy let the door slam in his date's face. Made me sad honestly. My father taught me to open doors, stand when a woman enters the room, and treat people with courtesy. Not because you expect something back but because it's the right thi...
Started seeing a therapist about 6 weeks ago because my wife basically made me. I was on the fence about the whole thing but I gotta say it's been pretty good. We've been working on why I get so angry when things don't go to plan and I'm starting to notice patterns in my thinking. My marriage is alr...
Recently got back into actually drinking good coffee instead of whatever burnt stuff the office makes. Any recommendations? I got a cheap espresso machine but open to suggestions. Need something that'll actually keep me going through homework time with the kids.
My son asked if he could break his bedtime just this once to watch the game with me. I said no, we made an agreement. He's ten and getting frustrated. My wife gives me the look like maybe I should bend. But here's the thing - if I don't keep my word to my kids about small things, why would they trus...
I told him because good fathers are always outstanding in their field. He groaned so hard I thought he pulled something.
My son is 3 weeks old and I don't think I've slept more than 2 hours straight since he was born. Every time I close my eyes he cries. My wife and I are taking shifts but honestly the shifts feel pointless because I'm so anxious I can't actually sleep anyway. How long does this actually last? Everyon...
Want to build something cool for my kids this summer. Have some big oak trees in the backyard and figured a treehouse would be amazing. Never built anything like this before though. Do I need an architect? How much is this going to cost? Is this insanely dangerous or just normal dangerous? Anyone do...
Planning a camping trip this Labor Day weekend with my wife and 2 year old. We've camped before kids but obviously this is different. He's still in diapers, gets cranky when he's uncomfortable, and we don't want to be those people ruining everyone's camping experience. Should we rent a cabin instead...