Our neighbor made a sarcastic comment about my wife's gardening in front of everyone at the block party. It wasn't a huge deal but it was dismissive and rude. I told him to knock it off and walked away. My buddy said I should have gone harder on him, but I didn't want to make it worse. I feel like a...
They're getting older and I see so much stuff that goes against what we're trying to teach them about values and character. School is pushing certain agendas, their friends' parents don't care what their kids watch or do, and the internet is basically unfiltered access to everything. I pray about it...
Been remote for 3 years now and I don't know how I could go back to an office. Yeah it's sometimes hard to focus when my kids are home sick or whatever but I get to see them at lunch. I do school pickup most days. My career hasn't suffered and honestly I feel like I'm actually present in their lives...
Started meal prepping sandwiches on Sunday so the kids can just grab them during the week. Takes me like 30 minutes and saves us a fortune compared to buying lunch at school. Plus my 8yo told me my PB&J is better than what they sell in the cafeteria. Win.
Got a new pellet smoker last month and I cannot stop thinking about it. Did brisket last weekend that turned out incredible. This weekend I'm doing ribs. My wife is starting to joke that I love the smoker more than her. Guys what's your go-to thing to smoke? Need ideas.
My wife works full time too so we don't have childcare. We're trying to do remote work while she's home but it's chaos. She keeps interrupting my calls, asking for snacks, needs help with stuff. I get maybe 4 productive hours a day. My boss hasn't said anything yet but I know it's not sustainable. H...
My father raised three boys and I never saw him lose his temper. Not once. People always ask me how that's possible and the answer is he had control. Real strength is being angry and choosing not to show it. He taught us that yelling at your kids or your wife makes you weak, not strong. It takes dis...
Found my old man's Omega in a box after he passed. Wore it every day for a year before I decided to pass it to my oldest. Not because I didn't want it, but because that's what he would've done. There's something about understanding that some things are meant to be handed down, not kept. Been thinkin...
Been working with my 12 year old on firm handshakes and looking people in the eye. Kid was too nervous and his grip was weak as wet noodle. Finally got him to understand that a handshake is a promise between two men. Took him to church social last weekend and he shook hands with the pastor and three...
This morning he looks at me and says 'Dad why did the cookie go to the doctor?' I'm like okay buddy why, ready for some nonsense. He goes 'Because it felt crumbly!' and just starts laughing at his own joke. I'm both proud and threatened. He's already mastered the most important dad skill.
Looking to get into grilling more this summer. Right now I just have a basic charcoal grill from like 5 years ago. Should I upgrade to gas or stick with charcoal? What's worth the investment and what's just hype?
He's been killing me at 1v1 for the last year. We went at it in the driveway yesterday and I actually won. Not by much but a win is a win. He's only 12 so I know my days are numbered but man that felt good. He didn't even let me have it either, played hard. Love this kid.
Got a call from the school saying my 10 year old told some kid to back off when he was messing with another student. Didn't get physical, just used his words and walked away. Picked him up and that kid was so proud of himself and honestly I was too. That's the stuff that matters more than any report...
So proud I could burst. She put in the work, studied hard, and absolutely crushed it. We're taking her out this weekend to wherever she wants to eat. These moments make all the long hours at work feel worth it. She's 14 and becoming such a smart young woman.
Planning our first real camping trip with the tent, not an RV. Going for 3 nights with my wife and two kids ages 5 and 8. We've done stuff in a camper but actual tent camping is new to us. What am I forgetting? I've got the tent, sleeping bags, and a camping stove. Worried about bathrooms and my you...