Got back into collecting in the last year and I'm up to about 200 issues now. Some are raw, some are in slabs. Keeping them in my man cave but I'm worried about moisture and UV light. Should I get those acid free bags for the raw books? And what's the best way to organize without going crazy?
Got a job offer in Denver. It's a huge opportunity - like 40% raise - but I have 50/50 custody in California. My ex will absolutely say no to me moving with the kids. Do I have any leg to stand on here legally? Is this something I need a lawyer for? I haven't accepted the job yet and honestly I'm t...
I know this is selfish and I know kids have preferences. My wife is the primary parent and that makes sense. But damn, it still hurts when my 5yo asks for mom when he's hurt, or when my 3yo gets excited about something and runs to tell her first. I'm present, I'm involved, I do bedtime and baths, bu...
Honest question. Daycare is $1900/month, we cut back where we can, but I'm constantly thinking about whether we're making enough. My wife makes $65k, I make $78k. We're in Denver so cost of living is getting crazy. Some months we're tight. Anyone else living paycheck-to-paycheck even with dual incom...
Seriously though. I used to be that guy who could spontaneously drive to the coast for the weekend. Now I'm googling "best snacks for car rides" at 10pm. My wife showed me a photo from 2019 and I genuinely didn't recognize myself. Not even in a bad way, just... different person? Like when did I beco...
This is fresh and I'm still angry so forgive me if this is rant-y. My 9-year-old came back from his mom's place and casually mentioned she said I 'don't care about his education' because I let him take two electives he wanted instead of the honors track. Context: I sat with him, looked at what he's ...
Planning a 10-hour drive with my 4yo, 8yo, and 12yo next month. Last time we did this kind of distance was a disaster. Screens help but I don't want them glued to iPads the whole way. What do you guys actually do? Audiobooks? Car games? We'll stop a bunch obviously but need ideas for the stretches b...
Anyone else in the Boston area dealing with this? We're looking at $2,400/month for a decent place and I'm genuinely considering quitting my job because it would barely cover daycare. Like mathematically it doesn't make sense. We're looking at in-home options but have heard so many sketchy stories....
Started this last week and I'm only 3 episodes in but WOW. It's stressful but in like a good way? The restaurant kitchen stuff is actually interesting and the main guy is incredible. Fair warning - there's some rough language and intensity that's maybe not dad-bro-comedy vibes but if you like good T...
**The Question:** Do you eat cereal for dinner? **My situation:** Wife thinks I'm insane for letting the kids have Fruity Pebbles for dinner while she's at book club. I say it's got grain, it's got milk for calcium, it's a W. She says it's "not a real meal." Who's right? Asking for a friend (it'...
My 12yo got really into those obstacle course competitions and decided to build one in the backyard. He designed it, we gathered materials (pool noodles, rope, PVC pipe, old tires), and he set it up himself. Then his friend came over and he timed him. Then like 4 more neighborhood kids showed up wan...
This might sound dramatic but I'm genuinely worried. My 12yo wakes up and wants to play Fortnite. We say after homework/chores he can play but it's become a negotiation every single day. His friends are all on at 8pm and he's missing sleep to play. I tried the 'we're throwing out the console' threat...
Everyone around me is dropping like $300+ on baseball gloves and cleats and gear and I'm just... not doing it? My kids are 7 and 9. We got them basic stuff from Dick's and they play in the backyard with neighbor kids constantly. They're having just as much fun as kids with the $500 bats. I get that...
Took 3 months off when my daughter was born and honestly it was the hardest and best thing I've done. First two weeks I felt like a zombie and questioned every decision. But then something clicked around week 4. I actually learned how to read her cries, figure out when she needed what, and my wife a...
Nope? Just me dealing with this every single time? My 5yo acts like I'm taking away a limb when I tell her it's time to go after literally ANY amount of time at the playground. I've tried warnings, timers, bribes, reasoning. Nothing works. She just starts crying and holding onto the monkey bars like...