Caught my 4 year old red handed with a box of Lucky Charms this morning, eating them dry by the handful straight from the box. When I asked him why he didn't use a bowl he looked at me dead serious and said 'Dad you're always telling me not to waste time. This is faster.' Can't even be mad. That's e...
My 7 year old: 'Dad why did the scarecrow win an award?' Me: 'Why?' Him: 'Because he was outstanding in his field!' I died laughing. He's been watching YouTube compilations of dad jokes and now he won't stop. This is what I created and I have no regrets.
I walked out of the bathroom after taking the biggest dump and he was waiting there saying 'Wow dad you're so strong, you do such great poos!' I don't know whether to be proud or concerned but I'm laughing so hard my wife thinks somethings wrong with me.
We were just sitting in the garage while I was working on the truck and he said 'Dad you're my best friend and you're the coolest.' I literally had to walk away for a second. That kid is 8 and I know these moments are numbered. Made my whole week.
I want to be the spiritual leader of my household like I'm supposed to be but I'm working 10 hour days and by the time we get through dinner and homework I am WIPED. My wife suggested we just do bedtime prayers instead of a full family devotion. Part of me feels like that's settling but another part...
Last week I lost my cool at another driver and yelled some things that weren't exactly Christian. My 7 year old was in the car. I apologized to her and explained that daddy was wrong but man that hit different. I realized she's watching everything I do, not just listening to what I say about moralit...
Got a letter from her lawyer saying she wants to petition for full custody due to my work hours being inconsistent. I work construction so yeah my schedule isn't 9-5 but the kids are with a sitter their mom approves of and we have a solid routine. I can't afford a custody battle right now and I'm ge...
My ex and I have been going back and forth about who handles pickups for our son's soccer. I have him every other weekend but soccer is on Saturday mornings which falls on her weeks. We've had a couple blow ups about this already. Trying to keep it civil for our son but man it's getting frustrating....
My son came home yesterday and said a kid at school was making fun of another kid for being poor. He didn't stand up for the kid and I could tell he felt bad about it. We talked about loving your neighbor and standing up for what's right, but I'm wondering how to actually prepare him to do these thi...
Got like 5 mature oak trees in my backyard and the kids have been asking for a treehouse forever. Planning to do this next spring. Looking for advice from anyone who's actually built one. Safety is my main concern obviously. Should I hire an engineer or am I overthinking this? Budget is probably 3-5...
Left my job 18 months ago when our third kid was born. Wife makes good money so we decided I'd be the primary parent. Honestly the first 6 months were rough, felt like I lost my identity without the job title. Now I realize I was just going through the motions those 12 years anyway. What I miss: the...
Like how you can be dead tired but the moment the kids go to bed you get a second wind at 9pm. Or how a 2 hour 'quick trip' to get one item at Target somehow costs $80. And that specific panic when your kid laughs at something and you realize you have NO idea what they just saw on their phone. Also ...
We were at the grocery store and he mentioned something about a movie and I actually knew what he was talking about because I've been paying attention to his interests. He told his friend I was cool. I'm still riding this high three days later. I'll probably never be cool again so I'm savoring this ...
Took me like 6 months of weekends but I got the bar stocked, a decent tv on the wall, some old neon signs from Craigslist, and a pool table that I'm still learning how to use. My buddies came over last weekend and we had an absolute blast. This is my happy place now. Wife doesn't even complain when ...
I get so in my head about things that I snap at them over nothing. Yesterday my son spilled juice and I yelled at him like he'd committed a crime. He just looked at me with this sad face and went to his room. I hate that I do this. I'm trying to get into therapy but the wait list is insane. Anyone e...