My 11 year old found $20 in the parking lot. My first instinct was to tell him to keep it but instead I made him go back in the store with me to turn it in. He wasn't happy about it then but on the way home he seemed proud. I told him real character is what you do when nobody would ever know what yo...
Looking for recommendations. Been eating the same chains forever and want to find some actual good spots. We live in the suburbs so nothing fancy but looking for something better than McDonald's. Anyone have hidden gems they go to?
Two years into remote work now and I can't imagine going back to the office. I get to have lunch with my kids, help with homework, and I'm actually present for things. But here's the problem - I'm working until 8pm most nights because my home IS my office. My wife keeps asking when I'm 'done' for th...
Got two kids under 5 and I can't stop catastrophizing. What if something happens to them, what if I'm messing them up, what if I have a panic attack in front of them. I'm constantly in this background panic even when nothing's wrong. My wife says I need to relax but I can't just turn it off. Been av...
Watched a YouTube video, grabbed some tools, and boom. Took me like 40 minutes but I fixed the leak under the sink. My wife was shocked. My 10yo watched me do it and said 'Dad you're like a real handyman now' and honestly that made me feel like I could build a house with my bare hands. Saving 200 bu...
She's been picking them up 30 mins to an hour late almost every Friday for the last month. I've texted, called, asked nicely. Nothing changes. It messes with my plans and the kids get confused. My lawyer said to document it but I'm wondering if I should just let it go to keep the peace. Any of you d...
I love my kids more than anything but some days I just can't get out of bed mentally, you know? Like the motivation is completely gone. I go through the motions, make sure they eat and get to school, but I'm running on empty. Wife says I should talk to someone about meds again. Just wondering if any...
My wife has been talking nonstop about this show and finally got me to watch an episode. I'm like 6 episodes in and I can't stop. These people are absolutely terrible but I can't look away. Anyone else watching this?
Ok not really but my wife hates how much time I spend on it. Between checking lineups, watching games all Sunday, and reading analysis on my phone I basically ignore everyone. She told me if I lose again this year she's throwing out my TV. She's only half joking. I'm in third place. Send help and ma...
Never smoked meat before but picked up a cheap offset smoker at a pawn shop. Watched like 20 different videos, bought a meat thermometer, and committed to the process. Started at 6am Saturday, kept the temp steady around 225-250, wrapped it in foil after 8 hours. Pulled it at 8pm with perfect pink s...
Spent all last weekend with my son building a basic tree house platform in our oak. I literally googled everything. We messed up the measurements twice, he hammered his thumb once, and by Sunday afternoon we had an 8x8 platform with a rope ladder. He's been sleeping in his room for nothing but spend...
6yo came up to me this morning and said 'Dad why did the cookie go to the doctor?' I said I don't know buddy. He goes 'because it felt crumbly!' and just LOST IT laughing at his own joke. I've been grooming him my whole life without even knowing it. The joke is objectively terrible but I'm sitting h...
I started doing this a few months ago as my thing. Make a big meal on Sunday afternoon, usually something that takes a few hours like a roast or chili or pulled pork. Kids help prep, we all eat together, and then we have leftovers for a few days so my wife doesn't have to stress about meals. It's be...
Pre-kids I was at the gym 6 days a week, meal prepping, counting macros, the whole thing. Had abs. Could bench press 315. Now I'm lucky if I get 3 workouts in a week and most of that is chasing my toddlers around the backyard. I miss that version of myself sometimes when I catch my reflection. But I...
Two years ago I was that guy who stayed out till 2am on weekends, took spontaneous road trips, spent $200 a week on hobbies I don't even remember. Now my idea of a wild Friday night is staying up till 10pm to watch a movie my wife picked out. I have a 2 year old and a 4 month old. My free time is no...