Posted about this before but she's finally complete. Built custom workbench from walnut, organized all my tools on a pegboard wall, got proper lighting in there now. Even got a little fridge and a radio. My 8 year old wants to spend time out there with me now which I wasn't expecting. Been teaching ...
Haven't fished since college. Got the urge last year and bought some basic gear, nothing fancy. Been going out early mornings before the family wakes up. Caught a decent sized bass last weekend that made me feel like a kid again. It's become my thing where I can clear my head. My dad used to take me...
My buddy of 20 years made some nasty comments about women at a golf outing last month. I called him out on it privately and he got defensive. Haven't heard from him since. Part of me wonders if I should've just let it go but I can't be around that energy anymore. Respect has to come first, even when...
Got cut off in traffic this morning and said some things I shouldn't have. My daughter was in the backseat and heard everything. We talked about it and I apologized to her and told her daddy makes mistakes too but we have to do better. I think it's actually important for my kids to see me fail and t...
Because he was outstanding in his field! My 5 year old told me this one yesterday and laughed so hard he almost fell off his chair. I pretended I had never heard it before.
I told him it's because I'm a dad. He said 'but dad, you weren't born that way.' I said 'exactly, I had to dad-apt.' He groaned so hard I think I heard him roll his eyes from another room. Worth it.
I told him it's in my contract. He didn't laugh. I said don't worry, you'll understand when you're older. He said "Dad, that's the problem."
My son just turned 8 and I want to make sure I'm raising him right. I'm big on teaching him to say yes sir and no sir, to shake hands firm, and to look people in the eye when he talks to them. My ex thinks I'm too strict but I believe young men need structure and to understand respect. How do you al...
Went to get milk and cereal this morning. My 4 year old sees a sign that says 'Fresh Baked Bread' and loudly asks 'Why is the bread taking a bath?' Then he wouldn't stop laughing at his own joke for like 10 minutes while people stared at us. I have created a monster. He's going to be doing dad jokes...
Got tired of the cat and mouse game with screen time limits so I'm looking for actual good parental control solutions. Used Apple Screen Time but my kids figured out how to work around it pretty quick. Is there anything that actually works without being a total pain in the butt to manage? Open Sandb...
How do you pray with your kids without making it awkward? I want to model a strong faith for my family but honestly sometimes I feel like a hypocrite praying at dinner when I haven't been to church in months or read the bible in weeks. I know they see through that. Anyone else battling with this? I ...
Got out on the water twice this week already. Been using this new topwater lure and yesterday I landed this absolute monster, had to be at least 5 pounds. Took some pictures but didn't keep him, threw him back. My buddies think I'm crazy for not keeping them but something about catch and release jus...
After a year and a half of back and forth, we finally got everything signed by the judge last week. I got 60/40 with me having them weekdays which is what I wanted. Honestly the whole process sucked but I'm just glad it's done and I know exactly when I have my kids now. No more guessing or my ex cha...
Things got pretty heated with my ex's new boyfriend at pickup yesterday in front of the kids. He made a comment about my parenting and I just lost it. My 8 year old saw the whole thing and asked if mom and dad were going to fight. I felt terrible. I know I need to keep it civil for the kids but ever...
Been doing this for about 3 months now. Nothing fancy, just 5 minutes before breakfast where we go around and share what we're grateful for and pray about it. My oldest used to be really anxious about school and it's like night and day. Even the 4 year old is getting it. My wife says she can feel th...