There was a conference in Vegas that I was "supposed" to attend. My daughter's school recital was the same weekend. I told my boss I couldn't go. Waited for the world to collapse. It didn't. No one got fired. No major deal fell through. I got to watch my 7yo sing with a tiny ukulele and it was the c...
Been smoking briskets and prepping food in my garage workshop area instead of the kitchen and it's changed the game. More space, easier cleanup, wife stays out of my way lol. Set up a little table and cooler situation and now I can hang with my buddies while I cook. Game changer for real.
My 6yo has been excavating the backyard for like two months. Started as just a little thing and now there are literal craters everywhere. Neighbors are probably wondering what's wrong with us. I let him do it because at least he's outside but ngl it's getting out of hand. Should I just let him keep ...
Our 15yo has started asking hard questions about faith and honestly some days I don't know how to answer without being defensive. He's not being rebellious, he genuinely wants to understand. I want him to have a real faith not just inherited religion. What do you do when your kid is smarter than you...
So I finally did the camping trip I've been planning for 3 months. My boys (5 and 8) caught their first fish, we made s'mores, and there were zero fights about screen time because there was no service lol. My 8yo said "Dad, this was the best thing ever" and honestly I almost cried. These moments mak...
I'm a software engineer making solid money ($165k) but I travel constantly and my kids barely know me. I've been thinking about switching to like... sales engineering or something that's more stable hours. Less travel. Probably less money. My wife thinks I'm crazy. Part of me agrees but part of me r...
**Switched from texting my ex constantly to using 2 House co-parenting app** Seriously, this has been a game changer for reducing conflict. Everything goes through the app - schedule changes, expense splits, kid updates. No more mixed signals through iMessage. We can both see what's been agreed to....
Serious question, not trying to start beef but I've noticed gaming forums are toxic as hell. I made a simple comment that I preferred PlayStation over Xbox and got absolutely roasted. It's just a console man. I'm 47 and just trying to enjoy some games in my limited free time. Do you guys avoid onlin...
Quick question - anyone done the peanut butter pinecone thing with their kids? My 5yo's preschool sent home instructions but I want to make sure it's not going to be a disaster before I commit. How messy are we talking?
Title change, $40k bump, corner office... everything I thought I wanted 3 years ago. But now my kids are 6 and 4 and I'd miss SO MUCH. My wife wants me to take it (the money would help), but I keep thinking about my oldest's baseball season starting next month. Has anyone turned down a big opportuni...
Real talk - I miss rock climbing so much it hurts. Haven't been to the gym in almost 2 years. My buddies still ask when I'm coming back and I honestly don't know. Some of the other dads at daycare say they found ways to keep their stuff alive but I haven't figured it out yet. What worked for you guy...
OK so technically it wasn't on an actual course but I was at the range with some buddies working on my irons and I absolutely crushed one with the 7 iron. Perfect arc, landed on the practice green and rolled right in the hole. Everyone cheered and I felt like Tiger Woods for about 30 seconds. Probab...
Reading here how people struggle to be present after work and wanted to share what's been helping us. When I get home, I literally change clothes immediately - out of work pants, into gym shorts. It sounds dumb but it's like a physical reset. Then I do 15 min with just my kids before checking my pho...
My daughter turns 11 next month and she's asking for a phone. I've been thinking maybe 12 or 13 but now I'm wondering if I should just do it. She's walking to school, has after-school activities, and it would be useful for me to reach her. Plus apparently a lot of kids in her grade have them. I don'...
Looking for trail recommendations that won't destroy my 6yo's legs. We're staying in Boulder for two weeks in July and want to do maybe 3-4 hikes that are actually fun, not just walking and complaining. Altitude shouldn't be too bad since we live at elevation already. Scenic stuff preferably. Would ...