We're going out Friday night to a state park about 90 minutes away. Tent camping, no glamping nonsense. Got the packing list done, made a meal plan, and I'm slightly terrified. The 4yo has never camped before. Doing this because I want them to experience nature and have family memories. If anyone ha...
Started this project last summer and finally wrapping it up. Cleaned every single paver with a pressure washer, fixed the base, releveled everything. It's tedious work but seeing it come together is satisfying. Planning to sand and seal them this weekend. My back hates me but the patio's gonna look ...
Finally got the backyard looking decent and want to invest in a proper grill. Been looking at Traeger vs Weber vs just going old school charcoal. I like the idea of smoking stuff but don't want something that's gonna be a huge pain to maintain. What are you guys running? How much did you spend? Wort...
Took my daughter and her friend to dinner last weekend and I still opened the car door and pulled out their chairs. The other kids looked at me like I had three heads but her friend's mother said something to me afterward about how nice it was to see that. It's not about thinking women can't do thin...
Got laid off about 4 years ago and honestly it was the best thing that ever happened even though it was terrifying at the time. Was the guy pulling 70 hour weeks, missing school plays, eating lunch at my desk. After the severance ran out I picked up some part time consulting and trade work and my sc...
Seriously. Vacuum every week, no trash, never ate in it. My car was immaculate. Now there are goldfish crackers in places I didn't know existed. The floor mats are basically a science experiment. And you know what? I don't even care anymore. Before I was that guy, after I'm a dad. Two totally differ...
Used to play a lot before kids happened. Just picked up a PS5 and started on Elden Ring. My kids think I'm cool now which is hilarious. Have maybe an hour a night after bedtime to play but honestly it's enough. Feels good to have something just for me that my brain can focus on.
Been working from home for 2 years now and honestly it's great for my family but terrible for my sanity. My office is literally 10 feet from the kitchen so I'm constantly getting pulled away for lunch duty, school pickups, whatever. Yesterday I was on a client call and my 5 year old was banging on t...
Took my two kids out on the lake early morning and it started pouring about an hour in. Packed it up and came home but honestly it was still great. My oldest caught a decent largemouth and my youngest just loved being out there even if he wasn't catching anything. That's what matters I guess.
Spent the last 6 months converting the basement into my space. Got a pool table, dart board, mini fridge stocked with beer, and a 65 inch TV mounted on the wall. Wife said I was an idiot for spending that much money but she agreed I needed a place to chill. Had some buddies over last weekend and it ...
Every single night at dinner my kids are sneaking phones, asking for more gaming time, and I feel like I'm just saying no constantly. We have rules but they test them constantly and honestly I'm exhausted by it. Sometimes I just let them do it because the fighting is worse than them being on screens...
Got into it with my boss yesterday. He was wrong and I told him so, but I did it respectfully and privately. Not in front of the whole office, not with attitude, just facts and a calm tone. One of my guys asked me afterward why I didn't just blow up on him. I told him that respect for authority and ...
Three months ago I made a commitment to pray with my wife and kids before bed. No matter what. Some nights we're exhausted, some nights we're rushed, but we do it anyway. My kids have started asking questions about God, real genuine questions. My teenager is actually engaged. This simple practice ha...
We've been trying for a real family picture for like two years. Last weekend my wife got one where everyone's actually looking at the camera and genuinely smiling. Not that forced teeth grinding thing we usually do. Got it printed and it's hanging above the couch now and I catch myself looking at it...
We're at two weeks in and my daughter seems to spit up on me every single time I hold her. I've gone through like half a box of burp cloths today. Is this normal? When does this phase end? I'm not even worried about it getting on me anymore but I'm worried something's wrong with her digestion. Shoul...