My 10 year old took money from his little brother's piggy bank yesterday. Confronted him and he had no good excuse, just wanted the cash. I'm trying to handle this the right way, making him apologize, make restitution, whole thing. But I'm also thinking this is a teaching moment about character and ...

Got the projector mounted, surround sound installed, mini bar looking solid. Had the guys over last weekend for the game and it was perfect. Cost way more than I told my wife but she seemed pretty happy when she saw it. Now I just need a comfortable couch situation sorted and I'm golden.

Had a catastrophic poop situation at target today. Came out the sides, up the back, through the outfit. Kid looked at me like it was MY fault. Now I keep an extra outfit in the car plus like 3 backup sets at home. What am I forgetting? Wet wipes? Got em. Change pad? In my bag. Plastic bags? Just sta...

He didn't react. There was no reaction. I said 'I guess it didn't get a reaction' and he groaned so hard. Mission accomplished.

So my wife decided to make fresh pasta last night for no reason. Like from actual flour and eggs. She rolled it out and cut it all by hand. The kids actually ate it without complaining about the texture or anything. Tasted unreal. I married up for sure.

My oldest is 8 now and I realized he still does that weak limp handshake thing. Sat him down yesterday and showed him how to look someone in the eye, grip firm but not crushing, and give a solid shake. He laughed at first but I could tell he got it. This stuff matters. A man's handshake says somethi...

This is my first Thanksgiving where I don't have the kids. Ex moved to be closer to her family and we just finalized the new schedule. I know it's what's best for them being near both sides of the family but man this hurts. Trying to keep it together but just scrolling through pics of everyone at he...

Thought I could just patch and paint some spots in the basement and turns out the whole wall has water damage and the drywall is shot. Now I'm looking at ripping out sections, dealing with mold, replacing insulation. This weekend project just turned into a month long project. First time dealing with...

My team has been garbage this year and I'm in 8th place but I'm about to unload on Kevin from accounting in the chat. He's been running his mouth all season and I finally got some decent pickups. Also why do we never get the good matchups? Someone's rigging the schedule I swear.

I said 'Why did the scarecrow win an award?' and he rolled his eyes before I even said 'Because he was outstanding in his field!' He GROANED. The groan. I heard the same groan my dad gets. This is it. Im officially a dad dad now. Its happening.

Took the family out to Pine Ridge trail on Saturday. Thought it would be an easy 2 mile walk but turns out the trail markers are terrible and we ended up going way further than planned. My 6 year old got tired about halfway and I had to carry him the rest of the way. Got back to the car after almost...

Grandparents got him one for his birthday thinking it would be educational. Now he's asking for it constantly and throwing fits when I try to set limits. I know iPads aren't evil but this is getting out of hand. He won't play with his toys anymore or go outside. I'm trying to figure out how much scr...

I've been smoking briskets for like 3 years now and I still haven't nailed it. Either it's too dry or the bark isn't right or the rub is off. My buddy brought his brisket to the neighborhood thing last Fourth of July and it was perfect. Now he's messing with me about it. Anyone have a go-to recipe o...

My wife and I keep arguing about this. She thinks an hour after school on weekdays is fine if homework is done, I think that's too much. We're not trying to raise him like a monk but I see what happens to his mood and attitude when he's been gaming too long. Looking for some actual data or just hone...

Been a Christian for 15 years but lately I feel like I'm not walking the walk as a dad. I tell my kids to pray and read their Bible but I'm scrolling Instagram before bed instead of doing my own devotions. My 8 year old asked me a question about God last week and I realized I didn't have a good answ...