Got offered a promotion that would mean more travel and longer hours. On paper it's great money and looks good for my resume. But honestly I'm already missing half my kids's lives with my current job. My daughter asked me last week why I have to work so much and I didn't have a good answer for her. ...
He goes 'Dad why are you always stealing my fries?' I said 'because you never said the magic word.' He says 'okay fine, ABRACADABRA' and then I realized I raised a smart ass. Also I still ate the fries because they were there.
My daughter is 6 weeks old and I keep making faces at her hoping shell smile at me instead of just pooping on everything. My wife says it takes a few more weeks for real smiles but I swear I saw one yesterday. Am I just being a delusional new dad or does this sound right timeline wise?
Been nervous about doing this ever since my wife said she needed a girls weekend with her friends. Took the boys ages 6 and 8 to a state park nearby. We hiked, made s'mores, told stories by the fire, and nobody cried or complained. My oldest said it was the best day ever. I'm still riding this high ...
My 14yo has been glued to his phone all summer. I asked him to help me edge the front beds and to my shock he actually said yes. Spent the whole afternoon working together and we didn't even argue once. He even asked to do it again next weekend. I think I'm finally getting through to him.
Been WFH for 3 years now and I genuinely don't know how I'd do this any other way. Being able to make lunch with the kids, knock off early on Fridays to coach soccer, handle school pickup without burning vacation days. Yeah I work till 7pm most nights but at least I see my family. Trying to convince...
Picked up a cheap offset smoker from Facebook Marketplace and spent all day cleaning it. Planning to do a 12 hour cook starting at 5am Saturday. I've watched like 10 different videos and I'm still not confident I won't burn it. Anyone got a foolproof brisket recipe they swear by? Also should I wrap ...
Spent the last 3 weekends building floor to ceiling shelving in the garage. Wife said I was insane for taking that long but now everything has a place and I can actually see the concrete floor. Put in some LED strips too so the whole space looks legit. Planning my next project already - might build ...
Been working with my 7 year old on his handshake. Firm grip, look em in the eye, say their name back to them. Had him meet my business partner last week and the guy actually commented on it. That's what separates boys from men - knowing how to show respect from the moment you meet someone. My dad ta...
Our daughter is 2 weeks old and my wife wants to exclusively breastfeed but I want to help with feedings so she can get some sleep. We're thinking about pumping bottles so I can take night shift sometimes. Any dads here doing this? Does it affect breastfeeding? I just want to be helpful and let her ...
Got the promotion I've been pushing for last month. More money, better title, all that stuff. Problem is the workload is insane right now and I'm barely seeing my family. Last night my 6 year old asked why I'm always tired. That hit different. The money is nice but I'm wondering if I should have jus...
My wife and I are trying to split night duties but every time I lay down I'm anxious something will happen. Last night I checked on him like 15 times. I know he's sleeping in the bassinet right next to the bed but I just keep getting up. Is anyone else dealing with this? I love this little guy so mu...
I know this seems small but I've been working with him for months and today he just did it. Both shoes. No help from me. The look on his face when he realized he did it was everything. I'm a grown man and I teared up. These little wins hit different when you're a dad.
My ex wants to modify support payments because she quit her job. My lawyer says I have a good case but court costs would be 3k minimum. I'm barely keeping my head above water already. Anyone been through this? Is it better to just negotiate without lawyers or am I setting myself up?
Looking to upgrade my setup this summer and I'm torn between getting a nice gas grill or going back to charcoal. I used to charcoal grill all the time and loved it but now with two kids and work I'm not sure I have the patience for it anymore. What are you guys running and what would you recommend f...