Had this moment last week where my 9yo watched me get angry at a coworker who messed up, and later she asked 'Dad, don't we forgive people like Jesus said?' Absolutely broke me. I realized I'm preaching grace but modeling bitterness. Anyone else had that wake up call where your kid calls out your hy...
Coach asked why my son wasn't paying attention and I said he must have had his head in the clouds. Then I pointed up and said "Well actually it's mostly water vapor and nitrogen." The other dads are still not making eye contact with me. Worth it.
Made sandwiches, apples, granola bars, the whole thing. Usually comes home in the lunchbox untouched and my wife has to remind them to eat. Today my daughter said it was the best lunch ever. I mean it was just turkey and cheese on wheat but I'm absolutely putting that in my dad hall of fame.
We've been working on this for like 6 months and today he just took off and went like 50 feet down the street before we even told him to balance. I was filming and I'm pretty sure I have a video of me ugly crying. He's growing up so fast man.
She had a problem with a friend at school and instead of just venting to her mom, she asked if we could talk about it over lunch. We went to her favorite place and she actually listened when I was talking instead of just waiting for me to finish. Felt like a legitimate win in the parenting game.
Been trying to do mock drafts all week but every strategy falls apart when it's game time. Last year I picked all the wrong RBs in the third round and it haunted me the whole season. Anyone else feel like they never learn from their mistakes or is it just me?
4 months of interrupted sleep and last night he went 8 straight hours. My wife and I woke up panicking thinking something was wrong but nope, just a kid who decided to sleep. Got a full cup of coffee this morning instead of my usual watered down sips between diaper changes. Small victory but I'll ta...
Finally finished the treehouse I promised my kids two years ago. Got some plans online, dragged my brother in law over to help, took longer than expected (doesn't it always?) but man it was worth it. Watching my kids play up there, their friends coming over to check it out, knowing I built something...
Just wanted to share some good news. After months of my wife asking me to talk to someone, I finally scheduled therapy. Had my first session last week and honestly it was less awkward than I thought. My therapist is helping me understand where a lot of my stress comes from. Just knowing I have a pla...
We're 2 weeks in and I think I've slept maybe 10 hours total in that time. My wife and I have been trying to split nights but honestly I'm not sure I'm doing it right. Baby eats, baby poops, baby cries, and I never know if he's actually sleeping or just resting his eyes. How long does this phase las...
Been struggling lately with how I'm talking to my kids when they mess up. Yesterday my 6yo spilled juice all over the couch and I just snapped at him in a way I know Jesus wouldn't approve of. My wife pointed it out and honestly it hurt because she was right. I want my kids to see Christ in how I ha...
Had a rough day at work and when I got home the kids were being loud and fighting. I lost it. Started yelling and I could see the fear in their eyes. Wife looked at me like I know she does when I'm not being the man I want to be. Been praying about this but man it's hard. I told them I was sorry and...
Got my grill cleaned up and ready to go. Planning some serious ribs this weekend, maybe some brisket if I'm feeling ambitious. There's something about standing over a hot grill with a beer that just hits different. It's my thing you know? Like this is what I do. My kids are starting to pay attentio...
Teeth brushing, pajamas, story, lights out. No negotiations, no complaints, no coming out of the room 5 times. Just smooth sailing from start to finish. I felt like I'd accomplished something as monumental as climbing Everest. Celebrated with a beer downstairs and just sat in the quiet for 20 minute...
Just picked up supplies yesterday. Got some 2x6s, plywood, and a bunch of hardware. Planning to build it in the big oak in our backyard over the next few weekends. Kids are losing their minds thinking about it. Anyone have experience with this? Want to make sure it's actually safe and stable. Thinki...