Hit my heaviest at 280. Had a heart scare at 42 and decided enough was enough. Two years of gym, counting calories, running, all that. Down to 195 now and I feel amazing physically. But man, I miss just not thinking about food all the time. I miss pizza nights without calculating macros. My buddies ...
Won primary custody almost a year ago and I'm not gonna lie, I'm thriving with my son. But his mom has visitation every other weekend and she's flaking constantly. She'll text Friday saying she can't take him, or pick him up 3 hours late. My son is starting to ask why mommy doesn't want to spend tim...
Started dating someone serious about 6 months ago and she's been amazing with my kids when they're here. But I'm worried about how my ex will react when she finds out, especially since we're in the middle of negotiating a new custody arrangement. Should I tell her? I feel like it could be used again...
Been dropping dad jokes on my kids for years and now they're beating me at it. My 6 year old told me 'I'm reading a book about anti gravity, it's impossible to put down!' I didn't even know she understood that joke format. She's out here making ME groan. Proud but also my ego is hurt.
This is the third time in two weeks she's texted me asking to swap days because of her work schedule. I get that things come up but I've already told my boss I need these days off and my kids are counting on me. How do I set boundaries without looking like the bad guy? She keeps saying I'm being inf...
Finally cleaning out all the junk my wife has been bugging me about. Planning to set up a proper workbench, get some real tools, maybe let the kids help with small projects. Anyone have garage organization tips? I've got like 200 sq feet to work with.
Anyone have experience with this? I'm planning to start in a few weeks when school gets out. Have a big oak tree in the backyard. Thinking maybe 8x8 platform, nothing too crazy. Worried about safety but also want them to have something cool to do besides screens. What permits do I need to check on?
Set it up for my 4yo but there are still some sketchy videos getting through sometimes. Has anyone found better parental controls? Using it on our old iPad as a backup when we need him occupied at appointments and stuff.
My kids are on their tablets like 2-3 hours on weekends. I feel guilty but it gives me time to do stuff around the house and honestly everyone needs a break sometimes right? Whats everyone else doing? Am I screwing them up lol
Over dinner tonight out of nowhere my 8yo just said this. I literally did nothing special today just drove her to soccer and we grabbed ice cream after. Made my whole week honestly. Those random moments hit different.
My daughter is 4 months old and this morning during tummy time she just rolled from her back to her belly. My wife missed it because she was in the kitchen but I got it on video. I must've watched that 30 second clip like 50 times already. I know rolling over is basic stuff but man when it's your ki...
We have it in writing that I get Tuesday and Thursday nights plus every other weekend. She's been texting me at the last minute saying she needs the kids those days because of work stuff, and I keep saying yes because I don't want to be difficult. But now I'm barely seeing them and feeling like I'm ...
Even better, the friend actually laughed. I think I'm finally getting my audience. My wife says that just means the friend has low standards but whatever, I'll take the W.
My ex keeps using our 10yo as a messenger. Like she'll tell him to tell me that child support is late, or that he needs new shoes. I've told her to text me directly but she acts like I'm being difficult. It puts our son in the middle and makes everything awkward. How do other people handle this with...
My 14 year old has been struggling with depression and our split between two houses is making it worse I think. She doesn't want to go to her mom's house some weeks and it creates drama. Her therapist says we need to work together on this but my ex just wants me to force her to go per the custody or...