Got the smoker fired up yesterday at 6am and pulled some ribs off at noon. Kids said they were the best ribs ever (they werent but I'll take it lol). Weather finally warming up so time to dust off the grill and get serious about Sunday cookouts.
Started doing this thing where we do 'bedtime adventures' instead of just reading stories. We turn off the lights, I tell them a made up story about them being explorers or detectives, we use a flashlight as a prop, the whole deal. Getting them ready for bed used to be a battle but now they ask when...
Took my boy to his 2 week checkup yesterday and the doc said everything looks perfect. Weight is up, no jaundice, all good. I know it's not a huge deal but I felt so relieved. Being a new dad is scary because you're always wondering if you're missing something. Anyway just wanted to say it felt good...
We're separating and I have no idea how to tell our 6 and 9 year old. The 9 year old already knows something's up because we've been quieter around each other. My ex and I agreed to tell them together this Saturday. My lawyer said to keep it simple and not badmouth the other parent, which I get, but...
My son is 6 weeks old and the only way he'll actually stay asleep for more than 20 minutes is if I'm holding him. The second I put him down in the bassinet he wakes up screaming. My wife keeps saying I should just let him cry it out but that seems harsh at this age. I don't mind holding him honestly...
Been WFH for 2 years now and honestly it's changed everything. I eat lunch with my kids, I'm there to help with homework, and I don't spend 2 hours a day commuting. Sure I work from the dining room and my camera angle is from my desk to my head but my boss doesn't care as long as the work gets done....
My current Char-Broil is dying. The bottom is starting to rust through and one burner doesn't work right. I've been looking at either fixing it or going all in on a Traeger. Wife says I'm crazy for spending that much but I do about 4-5 cookouts a month. Is it worth it or should I just grab another b...
Just found out my 9yo made the competitive soccer team she tried out for. She was so nervous going in, kept saying she wasn't good enough. Watched her play in the tryout and she gave it everything. Got the call today and she literally screamed when I told her. Now she's doing laps around the house. ...
Tried making pizza dough from scratch for the first time. Let it rise for like 8 hours like the internet said. It actually worked. Stretched it out, added sauce and cheese and toppings, baked it in the oven. Was it restaurant quality? No. But it was pretty good and my kids loved making their own piz...
I was the fun dad who could party with the best of them. Then I wasn't fun anymore, just unreliable and angry. Got a DUI scare and finally decided to get sober. 18 months now without a drink and honestly I'm still adjusting to who I am without that version of myself. I miss the social aspect sometim...
Been working with my 8 and 10 year old on having a firm handshake and looking people in the eye. My oldest was doing that dead fish grip thing and I finally sat him down and showed him what it means to give a man's handshake. Firm grip, eye contact, clear voice. We practiced for a week and now when ...
Once the kids go to bed and the house is quiet, my mind just spirals. I lie awake thinking about everything I messed up that day, money problems, health stuff, everything. By 2am I'm usually in full panic mode. Then I have to get up in a few hours and do it all again. Anyone have tips for dealing wi...
After months of getting destroyed I finally won a race fair and square. The kids were so mad they demanded a rematch and I let them win the next one because their faces were hilarious. Parenting is weird sometimes but I love it.
Got into Elden Ring with a buddy from work and I'm getting my ass kicked but having a blast. Can only play after kids are asleep so like one hour every few nights but it's my thing you know. Feels good to have a hobby that's just for me again.
Got called out for something that wasn't my fault today. A lot of guys would have gone off or made excuses but that's not who I am. I calmly explained what happened, took responsibility for what was actually my part in it, and offered solutions. My boss actually respected me more after that conversa...