Just wanted to share something awesome that's been happening. About 3 weeks ago I committed to praying with my son every night before bed. Nothing fancy, just talking to God together about our day, what we're grateful for, what we're worried about. This kid has opened up to me in ways he never did b...
Real honest moment here. My son and I weren't connecting much anymore. He's 15 and just withdrawn into his room. My brother suggested we try gaming together so I picked up a Switch and we've been playing Mario Kart and other stuff together for the past couple months. Now he actually wants to hang ou...
Just went back full time to the office after 8 weeks of paternity leave and man its hitting different this time. I keep thinking about my daughter and wondering what shes doing instead of focusing on meetings. My wife is back at work too so we hired a nanny but I feel guilty about it. Anyone else st...
My wife really wants to breastfeed but she's struggling with latching and its been causing her a lot of pain. I suggested maybe trying formula or pumping instead but she got upset and said I dont understand how important this is to her. I get it but I also dont want to see her suffering every 2 hour...
Thinking about heading over after work with some guys from the office. Haven't done anything fun in weeks and the wife said go for it. Anyone else here do trivia regularly? Any tips for not completely embarrassing myself?
I don't think anyone talks about postpartum depression in fathers enough. I love my son more than anything but I've been feeling this heaviness that won't go away. I have no energy, I'm irritable with my family, and I just want to be alone all the time. Started therapy last month and it's helping bu...
Been planning this for months. Renting a tent, getting all the gear, planning meals. We're only going 2 hours away for one night because I don't want to overdo it. Any last minute tips from you guys? I'm most nervous about my 4 year old sleeping in a tent but I think it'll be fine.
I know this is kind of a cliche post but I wanted to share because I almost didn't go. Been dealing with low level depression for years, thought it was just part of being a dad. Started seeing a therapist and we've been working through some stuff about my relationship with my own father. It's not ma...
Wife asked me yesterday why I laugh at my own jokes so much. I told her because if I didn't, nobody would. She just shook her head and walked away. Pretty sure that means I won the interaction.
He's 13 now and has been destroying me for the last year. Today we played one on one and I actually won. One game. He says I got lucky and we're playing again tomorrow but I don't even care. I'm putting this in the memory bank forever. The look on his face when that last shot went in was priceless.
Been working with him on this for like 3 months. Today he just did it without asking for help. I know it sounds small but man I got emotional watching him figure it out. He looked up at me so proud of himself. Worth every frustrated moment.
This is gonna sound weird but I love my wife and kids more than anything. But sometimes I feel like nobody really knows me, you know? Like I'm just the guy who fixes stuff, makes money, and handles whatever comes up. Not complaining about my life just wondering if other dads feel this way sometimes....
My oldest asked if we could go fishing so I dusted off my old setup. Rod and reel still work, found some tackle in the garage. We hit up the local pond Saturday morning and didn't catch anything but just being outside with him doing something I love again hit different. Already planning our next tri...
Finally got my league together after like 3 years. Doing the draft Saturday night and I am way too hyped about this. Last time I played I was so bad at it but I've done my homework this year. Probably still gonna tank but at least I'll go down swinging. Anyone else doing drafts soon?
Been at my company for 5 years in office full time. Manager just offered me the chance to go remote Tuesday and Wednesday. Money's the same. I'm tempted because I could skip the commute those days and see the kids at lunch, but I'm also worried about how it looks career-wise. Anyone made this move? ...