My company wants everyone back in office 3 days a week starting next month. I've been remote for 2 years and honestly it's been a lifesaver with the kids. Can actually have lunch with them, help with homework, be there for emergencies. Now I'm looking at 6 hours of commute time a week again and payi...
Took 8 weeks for baby number 3 and I'm only 2 weeks in but I don't want to go back. Watching my wife actually get some sleep is huge. I'm getting to do all the early stuff with the baby, bonding time, seeing all the little changes. Work is going to feel so boring when I go back. Really grateful my c...
We're three weeks in and I just experienced my first diaper blowout situation. Poop went up the back, down the legs, everywhere. I called my wife in a panic like the car was on fire. She was laughing at me while I'm standing in the Target parking lot trying to figure out how to get the straps off wi...
Got my grandfather's old Bulova watch back from my dad. Thing still keeps perfect time. I'm planning to give it to my son when he turns 18. It's not about the monetary value. It's about knowing that his great grandfather wore this, his grandfather wore this, and now he will too. It's a symbol that w...
Going back to the office next week and I feel awful about it. Son is only 6 weeks old and I feel like I'm abandoning him. My wife keeps telling me it's fine and that she's got it, but man the guilt is real. Any other dads deal with this? How do you balance providing for your family with wanting to b...
My boy is 8 weeks old and honestly I'm waiting for that moment where he actually knows who I am. Right now he just kind of looks through me like I'm furniture. My friends keep saying wait til he smiles at you, it changes everything. When did that happen for you guys? I want so badly for him to actua...
Finally clearing out enough space to set up a proper workbench. I've got some old tools passed down from my dad and I want a good solid place to work on stuff. Nothing fancy just something sturdy that won't take up the whole garage. Has anyone built one or know what materials hold up best? Budget is...
I'm working 50+ hours a week, trying to be present for three kids, and I feel like I'm failing at both. My boss keeps loading me with stuff, I can't say no without looking like I'm not a team player. My wife is frustrated because I'm checked out when I'm home. I know everyone is dealing with this bu...
Spent all last weekend filling cracks, power washing, and sealing my driveway. It looks brand new now. Took like 10 hours total but man it feels good. Is it weird that I'm just standing in my garage staring at it? Might go do my neighbor's driveway next.
Took 8 weeks off when our second was born last year. It was incredible being there, feeding the baby at 3am, taking my oldest to school in the mornings, just being present. But man, coming back to work and seeing how much I missed while settling back in... it was rough. Now I'm questioning if I even...
4yo randomly said this to me at breakfast this morning while I was making chocolate chip pancakes. Nothing special happening, just a normal Tuesday. I'm still riding high from it honestly. I know it's gonna change once she's a teenager but I'm soaking this in while it lasts.
First year after becoming a dad I basically disappeared into the parent role. Gave up my hockey league, stopped hanging with friends, forgot what I liked doing for fun. Wife finally called me out about it and we had a real talk. Now I make sure to protect some time for myself and honestly our relati...
This is going to sound dramatic but five years ago I was that guy living for promotions and paychecks. Barely saw my family. Got laid off during the recession and it forced me to be home more. Turns out my kids are actually cool people and my wife isn't just someone who handles stuff while I'm grind...
Three years sober now. When I first quit I thought I'd lose my whole personality and all my friends. Turns out a lot of my friends were just... drinking buddies. Some stuck around sober, most didn't. I was terrified I'd be boring at parties and it turns out I was the boring one before just standing ...
Daughter is 10 and asking for a phone like all her friends have. My gut says shes too young but I also remember having a pager in middle school and thinking I was cool. She has decent grades and I trust her but the whole social media thing concerns me. What are you guys doing? At what age did you le...