Free time. Just being real, nothing else comes close. The ability to read a book without interruption, go to the gym without arranging coverage, sleep until 9am on Sunday. My wife and I used to travel constantly and now we haven't been on a trip in three years. That said, I also wouldn't trade the c...
Caught a 14lb bass Saturday morning and I'm still riding the high. Been fishing that same lake for 6 years and finally landed something worth bragging about. My buddy got some decent photos so I'm definitely making one my screensaver. Anyone else get that same rush? Already planning my next trip.
After like 6 months of planning and weekends in the garage, I finally got my workbench organized the way I wanted. Got a pegboard up, tool chest installed, and even mounted my drill press. My kids actually came out and helped me hang some stuff which was cool. Now I just gotta actually start some pr...
So I'm out there in a light rain trying to smoke a brisket because I already had it going and didnt want to bail. Wife thinks im nuts but honestly it was kind of relaxing? Just standing there with a beer, checking the temp, no kids bothering me. Made a pretty solid brisket too. Anyone else grill in ...
Not gonna lie, becoming a dad destroyed my metabolism. I was ripped before kids, now I've got a dad bod for sure. Used to spend 2 hours at the gym every day. These days I'm lucky if I get to the gym once a week and it's usually just 30 minutes. I look at old photos and I'm like who is that guy? But ...
Had 6 weeks off with my second kid and it was incredible. But now I'm heading back Monday and my boss has been asking about the big project I'll be jumping into. I feel like I'm going to miss so much with the baby. My coworkers without kids don't get why I'm anxious about this. The money is good and...
Company went hybrid and I negotiated to work from home three days a week. Not gonna lie, being able to eat lunch with my kids and actually be present for the little stuff has been life changing. Sure I'm probably less productive on zoom calls but my mental health is way better. My commute was eating...
We got discharged from the hospital yesterday morning and brought our daughter home. She's sleeping right now but every few minutes I get up to check if she's still breathing. I know the nurses said this is normal but how are you guys not terrified all the time? I'm exhausted but can't sleep because...
Anyone else struggle with the home office setup? I'm in the spare bedroom and my kids know I'm here so they think I'm available 24/7. Had a client call yesterday and my 4yo was literally banging on the door asking for snacks. My wife was downstairs but apparently that doesn't count. The flexibility ...
She's 6 and we were making cookies and she just randomly said 'daddy you're my best friend.' Absolutely wrecked me in the best way. These are the moments you don't get back. Making sure I soak it in.
I'm not going to go into all the details of what I was doing before but basically I wasn't here. Even when I was physically present I was checked out. Hit rock bottom about 2 years ago and decided to get help. Went through rehab, still do meetings, have a sponsor. My kids barely knew me when I start...
Made ribs on Sunday using a dry rub I found on Reddit. Threw them in the oven low and slow for 3 hours then finished on the grill. Kid actually asked for seconds which never happens. Might have found my thing for the summer cookouts. Pretty stoked about it.
Didn't think we'd make it but they crushed it. Stopped at the waterfall halfway up and let them swim in the creek for like an hour. They were so tired on the drive home they passed out before we even hit the highway. Planning to go back next month and try the trail that goes to the overlook. This mi...
Been working on this for like 8 months between work and kid stuff. Just got the last wall painted yesterday. Gonna be a sweet man cave / gym setup. Can't wait to have a space that's just mine for a bit. Anyone else doing basement renos?
Spent most of Saturday in the backyard putting together a 4x8 raised bed. Not gonna lie, my back is killing me but the kids actually helped this time without complaining. Going to plant tomatoes and peppers next week. Anyone else grow veggies or should I just accept that I'll kill everything?