My son hit the 3 month mark yesterday and looking back at photos from when he was born I can't believe how much he's changed. He's smiling at us, tracking movement, and honestly he's becoming a little person. My wife and I have figured out most things - feeding, sleeping schedule, what his cries mea...
We're expecting our first in about 6 weeks and I keep having this weird disconnect like it's not actually happening yet. Everyone keeps asking if I'm excited and I am but it also feels abstract. Like I know logically a baby is coming to my house and will be my responsibility but it hasn't really cli...
I've been in the same league with my buddies for 11 years and I swear I think about lineup decisions more than I think about actual important stuff. Lost last week by 0.3 points and I'm still not over it. My kids asked me to play catch yesterday and I had to check my waiver wire first. I know it's r...
Just wanted to share something awesome that's been happening. About 3 weeks ago I committed to praying with my son every night before bed. Nothing fancy, just talking to God together about our day, what we're grateful for, what we're worried about. This kid has opened up to me in ways he never did b...
Real honest moment here. My son and I weren't connecting much anymore. He's 15 and just withdrawn into his room. My brother suggested we try gaming together so I picked up a Switch and we've been playing Mario Kart and other stuff together for the past couple months. Now he actually wants to hang ou...
Just went back full time to the office after 8 weeks of paternity leave and man its hitting different this time. I keep thinking about my daughter and wondering what shes doing instead of focusing on meetings. My wife is back at work too so we hired a nanny but I feel guilty about it. Anyone else st...
My wife really wants to breastfeed but she's struggling with latching and its been causing her a lot of pain. I suggested maybe trying formula or pumping instead but she got upset and said I dont understand how important this is to her. I get it but I also dont want to see her suffering every 2 hour...
Thinking about heading over after work with some guys from the office. Haven't done anything fun in weeks and the wife said go for it. Anyone else here do trivia regularly? Any tips for not completely embarrassing myself?
I don't think anyone talks about postpartum depression in fathers enough. I love my son more than anything but I've been feeling this heaviness that won't go away. I have no energy, I'm irritable with my family, and I just want to be alone all the time. Started therapy last month and it's helping bu...
Been planning this for months. Renting a tent, getting all the gear, planning meals. We're only going 2 hours away for one night because I don't want to overdo it. Any last minute tips from you guys? I'm most nervous about my 4 year old sleeping in a tent but I think it'll be fine.
I know this is kind of a cliche post but I wanted to share because I almost didn't go. Been dealing with low level depression for years, thought it was just part of being a dad. Started seeing a therapist and we've been working through some stuff about my relationship with my own father. It's not ma...
Wife asked me yesterday why I laugh at my own jokes so much. I told her because if I didn't, nobody would. She just shook her head and walked away. Pretty sure that means I won the interaction.
He's 13 now and has been destroying me for the last year. Today we played one on one and I actually won. One game. He says I got lucky and we're playing again tomorrow but I don't even care. I'm putting this in the memory bank forever. The look on his face when that last shot went in was priceless.
Been working with him on this for like 3 months. Today he just did it without asking for help. I know it sounds small but man I got emotional watching him figure it out. He looked up at me so proud of himself. Worth every frustrated moment.
This is gonna sound weird but I love my wife and kids more than anything. But sometimes I feel like nobody really knows me, you know? Like I'm just the guy who fixes stuff, makes money, and handles whatever comes up. Not complaining about my life just wondering if other dads feel this way sometimes....