Work sucks, kids are acting out, wife and I barely talk anymore, and I haven't seen any of my friends in months. I know I should reach out but I feel like such a burden. What's the point? Been having these thoughts more and more and I'm scared. I don't know how to climb out of this hole anymore.
Took him deer hunting for the first time this season. No kill, but that wasn't the point. We spent 6 hours in the woods at dawn and he learned patience, respect for nature, and that being a man means showing up even when it's uncomfortable. Afterwards we went to breakfast and I told him I was proud ...
Been working from home for 2 years now. Saved hours on commute and I'm actually present for my kids. But my work creeps into everything. I'll be at dinner checking emails. Wife finally called me out on it. Set a hard cutoff at 5:30 now and it's been better. Still figuring out how to be fully present...
Got cut off in traffic this morning and immediately went full road rage in my head. Then my 6yo from the back seat said 'Dad you always say we need to be patient like Jesus.' Felt like a punch in the gut. How am I supposed to teach my kids about Christ's character when I'm struggling with basic frui...
Started this treehouse project last Saturday thinking I'd have it done in a weekend. We're now on week three. I underestimated how long everything takes when you have a 6 year old insisting he's your 'construction manager' and a 9 year old who wants the railing to be blue instead of brown. Progress ...
Thought I was experienced because I went camping in college. Apparently camping with two kids under 10 is a completely different sport. We got there Friday evening and immediately realized I forgot the good sleeping bags, the kids got cold around 3 AM and ended up in our tent anyway which meant nobo...
So I'm making breakfast and my 7 year old says 'Dad why do you always burn the toast?' and I go 'I like it crispy' and he says 'You like everything crispy. Your jokes, your cooking, your dance moves.' I have never been more offended and also proud at the same time.
Cleaned the grill yesterday, replaced the grates, got new propane tank. Planning my first cookout of the season for next weekend. There's something therapeutic about standing over a hot grill with a cold beer while the family plays in the yard. This is my favorite time of year. Any recommendations f...
They're 4 and 7. My wife went to book club and I had them solo. Did the whole bedtime routine perfectly, no negotiations, no water refills, no getting back up. They were both asleep by 8:45. I genuinely feel like I've accomplished something great here.
Was making dinner and peeked into the living room. My 9yo was helping his 5yo sister build this massive Lego castle thing. He wasn't even annoyed about it. Sometimes you see little moments where you realize the parenting might actually be working.
He said 'I want the red cup' and just walked away. Pretty sure this is how it's gonna be for the next 18 years. Anyone else's kids do this or is mine just built different?
Found out he created a second account on his iPad to bypass the screen time limits I set. I should probably be proud of the creativity but mostly I'm just angry that he snuck around me. Now I don't know if I can trust his regular account settings either. How do I handle this without pushing him furt...
Court recommended we use an app to communicate instead of texting. Things got pretty heated between me and my ex so having everything documented is probably smart. Looking at OurFamilyWizard and Talking Parents. Anyone use either of these? Worth the money or am I better off just using email?
Used to stay up until 2-3am gaming and watching videos. Now I'm up at 5am without an alarm because my 2 year old decided that's breakfast time. Honestly I miss the silence and the feeling of having time to myself, but there's something about being the first one awake with coffee in hand while everyo...
Used to be the guy who drank every night, thought it was normal. Now I'm the guy who actually remembers bedtime with his kids. Marriage got better, not overnight but steady. Lost some friends who were just drinking buddies, gained clarity and about 40 pounds lol. Miss having something to do with my ...