Trying to be the kind of dad who leads by example rather than barking orders. My oldest asked me why I never really yell at them. I told him that a man doesn't need to raise his voice to be heard or respected. If anything, staying calm and speaking with purpose carries more weight. Been applying thi...
I told him it's in my DNA. He said 'Dad that's not even funny.' I said 'I know, that's why I'm your father and not your mother.' He groaned so hard I thought he'd pull a muscle. Mission accomplished.
My 6 year old knocked over a whole box of Frosted Flakes this morning and I just looked at my wife and said 'well, looks like we've got a serial killer on our hands' and walked out. She did not appreciate the joke but I'm still laughing.
So I spent all last weekend building a treehouse with my 6 and 8 year old. I was terrified the whole time that I'd screw it up and it would come crashing down, but we got it done. Used some old pallets, 2x6s I had laying around, and way too many deck screws. The kids helped hammer and drill and now ...
Started doing this thing where I prep 5 lunches on Sunday morning. Grilled some chicken, roasted veggies, made rice in bulk. Takes like 2 hours total and then I don't have to think about lunch all week. My wife thinks I'm insane for spending a whole morning on it but I save like 60 bucks a week not ...
Moving to the Westchester area next month and I've got no clue where to get decent pizza. Back in Jersey we had this place that was absolute fire. Don't want to order from one of those chain places. Anyone have recommendations? New to the area and my wife is already tired of me complaining about it.
Had a scare with my heart at 42. Doctor said I was headed for a heart attack if I didn't change everything. That scared me straight. Cut out most processed food, started running again, lost 40 pounds over a year. Now at 44 I feel like I did at 30. My kids actually want to go hiking with me instead o...
Spent 20 minutes convincing my 4 year old that brushing his teeth doesn't make him turn into a dinosaur. Or shrink. Or lose his favorite toy. Or any of the other consequences he apparently imagined. Finally got him to brush by telling him the tooth fairy won't visit without clean teeth. Now he think...
His teacher called saying he told the class "Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!" I have never been more proud and more embarrassed at the same time. He's definitely my kid.
I've been working with my 10 and 12 year old on this. The handshake is firm but not crushing, the eye contact is steady and respectful, and they practice with their granddad every Sunday. You can tell a lot about someone from how they shake your hand. These boys are going to know how to carry themse...
Finally got my league together after months of planning. Looking for something funny that'll make the guys laugh. Last year I was 'Show Me Your TDs' which was solid but kinda stale now. Need something with more edge. Any suggestions before draft day?
Broke it too. Now he wants a new one but I'm thinking that was actually a good consequence for losing his temper like that. He's 12 and getting way too intense about gaming. Been researching whether video games are actually that bad for kids or if I'm just being an old man about it. Looking for some...
Looking for recommendations for a family pizza night. We usually just do Papa John's but want to try something local. The kids aren't picky eaters which is a miracle so we're open to anything. What's your go-to spot?
We drove 12 hours to see my parents and nobody cried, nobody fought, and all three kids napped at the same time. My wife and I were in shock. Stopped at this random diner and the owner gave my youngest a free sundae just because she was so polite. Those are the moments that make all the chaos worth ...
My oldest is finally 5 and we're thinking about a camping trip to that state park nearby. Only one night though because I'm not confident enough for more yet. We've got a tent and sleeping bags. Any tips for keeping them entertained and actually getting them to sleep in the woods? Also how do you ha...