Just got back from our mandatory mediation session about the custody adjustment we've been fighting over. Spent $800 for a mediator to basically say "try harder to communicate" while my ex sat there being unreasonable about holiday scheduling. Felt like paying money to be told the obvious. Has anyon...
Just wanted to mention since I wasted like $30 before figuring this out. My 3-month-old is 14lbs and the size 2s from Huggies are literally sliding off her like she's wearing clown pants. We switched to Pampers Swaddlers size 2 and they fit way better. Might save someone else the frustration.
Not trying to be weird about this but it's been 4 months since our baby was born and we haven't had sex since before pregnancy. My wife says she's just not interested and I get it - she's tired, body image stuff, being touched out by the baby all day. But I'm also struggling with the disconnection. ...
Been researching what to expect after baby arrives in a few weeks. Everything I read talks about postpartum depression/anxiety in mothers but almost nothing about what happens to the relationship. Like... we don't have sex for 6 weeks minimum, everyone's sleep deprived, my wife's body is recovering....
We started doing 10 minutes every morning before breakfast where we read a verse, pray, and just talk about what God's doing. Our kids actually ASK for it now. My oldest even brought up a question about faith yesterday without me prompting him. It's not fancy, just Bible, coffee, and honesty. If you...
My oldest will only eat like 5 things and it's getting ridiculous. Won't help in the kitchen because "it's yucky." Meanwhile my 4yo will eat literally anything and loves cooking. Is there any way to get the 6yo interested in food prep without it being a nightmare? I know everyone says let them pick ...
My 6yo is being weird about naps now. Some days he's out in 5 minutes, other days he fights it for an hour. Are we close to being done with nap time? And is that a win or do I lose my only quiet hour of the day? Nervous about losing that window lol
This might sound small but I've been working with him on this for like 6 months. Today he just... did it. Double knot and everything. I almost cried at the kitchen table lol. Wife was like "that's nice" but she doesn't understand the JOURNEY we've been on.
Anyone else get out to the lake when they can? Taking my 10 year old for his first real fishing trip. Bought him his own rod and everything. Honestly more excited than he is. We're hitting up Miller's Lake Saturday morning. If anyone knows good spots there let me know. Don't care if we catch anythin...
Trying to raise my boy the right way. I want him to know how to work hard, respect women, keep his word, and stand up for what's right. But everything around us seems to be working against it. How do you balance teaching traditional values without coming across as outdated? I take him hunting and fi...
Wrote a thank you note by hand to my daughter's teacher and my wife thought it was weird. Said most people just send an email. But my mom taught me that certain things matter, you know? Taking time to write something out shows respect. I want my kids to understand that some traditions aren't just ol...
Hit rock bottom when my kids were 4 and 6. I was missing soccer games, forgetting important stuff, barely present even when I was physically there. Wife gave me an ultimatum. Got into a program, did the work, and now I'm almost 5 years sober. The thing that gets me is how much my identity was wrappe...
Me and my brother have been arguing about this for years. I'm team vinegar based, he thinks everything should be sweet brown sugar stuff. We're grilling this Saturday for some neighbors. What's everyone's go to sauce? Trying to settle this once and for all.
Went to dinner with my wife and 3yo last night. She kept refusing the broccoli so I told her dinosaurs love eating tiny trees. She ate the whole plate. Wife rolled her eyes at me but hey, whatever works right?
Been coaching youth soccer for 8 years but this year felt different. Had an amazing group of 10 and 11 year olds who actually listened and worked hard. They've been practicing since March and yesterday they took home the trophy. Watching my own kid score the winning goal was something I'll never for...