Baby number 3 is coming in about 6 weeks. Company offers 4 weeks paid paternity leave and honestly I'm thinking of taking all of it. Wife is planning to take 12 weeks. We can swing it financially and I feel like I missed out on a lot of the early stuff with the first two since I was grinding so hard...
I was buying bananas and I said 'I guess you could say I'm going ape.' She just stared at me and scanned them. My 6 year old was dying laughing though. That's all that matters right?
Spent last Saturday actually organizing my tools by size instead of just throwing them in a pile. Labeled everything. Wife thinks I'm crazy but I can find my 10mm socket now. Small victories guys. Also painted the walls this weekend. Man cave is looking legit.
Daughter: 'Dad I'm hungry.' Me: 'Hi Hungry, I'm Dad.' Son immediately says 'I'm tired of this.' Wife just looked at me like why are you like this. Best morning ever honestly.
Got a new pellet smoker last month and had planned a big cookout this Saturday. Forecast is calling for rain all day but honestly I don't want to reschedule. Set up a little canopy situation and I'm determined to do this. Is this peak dad energy or peak stupid? My brother says I'm being ridiculous b...
Been working with my 8 year old on his handshake. Firm grip, eye contact, say the man's name back to them. My father taught me this same way and I'll be damned if that tradition dies with me. Took him to the hardware store today and had him shake hands with Mr. Henderson who runs the place. The look...
Dad died three months ago and while going through his things I found a leather journal he kept for 20 years. Page after page of reflections about raising me, his mistakes, his pride in my accomplishments. There were notes about principles he wanted to live by and pass down. Some entries were about d...
After like 6 weekends of work, the new kitchen cabinets are officially done. Stained them a dark walnut and the transformation is insane. The kitchen looks completely different now. Took way longer than I expected but totally worth it. Gonna relax this weekend and just enjoy not having sawdust all o...
It got mugged. My kids hate me. I tell this one at least twice a week and they still groan every single time. Mission accomplished.
Took my 9 and 11 year old on their first real backpacking trip last weekend. Hiked about 8 miles total over two days through some pretty decent terrain. My older son complained about everything the first day, younger one was solid. Night one was rough, nobody slept great. But watching them summit an...
My father was checked out emotionally my whole childhood. Worked 80 hours a week, came home tired, barely knew my name. I swore I'd be different. Now I'm coaching my kids' soccer, doing homework with them every night, actually listening when they talk. It's exhausting sometimes but in the best way. ...
My son gets FURIOUS when he loses in Fortnite or Call of Duty. Yesterday he threw a controller and yelled at his sister. I took the games away for a week but he's acting like his life ended. I get that gaming is how he hangs with friends but the anger issues are real. Should I let him back on or hol...
Wife finally said yes to the kayak purchase. Been saving for two years. Looking at either the Lifetime Tamarack or a used Old Town. The Lifetime is cheaper but I keep seeing people say the Old Town tracks better. I'd be fishing lakes mostly, nothing crazy. Worth spending the extra grand for used or ...
Every other Saturday we go out early before the sun comes up and fish at this small pond. We don't always catch much but that's not really the point. It's quiet, we talk, he learns to sit still and be patient. He's learning that good things take time and you can't rush them. Also teaching him to res...
I was that guy who swore he wouldnt turn into his father or lose his identity or whatever. Five years and two kids later and I am absolutely my father. I own a grill I actually use. I get excited about lawn equipment. I wear cargo shorts unironically. Do I miss staying out til 2am on weekends? Yeah ...