About two months ago I decided we were going to pray as a family every night before bed. No excuses, no skipping it. My wife was skeptical at first but even she's noticed the difference. My oldest who has anxiety issues seems calmer. We talk about our day, what we're grateful for, what we're worried...
My ex keeps having our daughter relay messages to me instead of just texting me directly. Like yesterday she had her tell me she needs to switch weekends. I don't want my kid to be a go-between and it puts her in a weird position. I've tried to tell my ex to just communicate with me directly but she...
Not recommended. Everything got wet, the tent leaked, the fire wouldn't start, and my 6 year old cried because bugs. We packed up after one night. But you know what? We laugh about it now and the kids want to go again. I think I'm either a bad parent or raising resilient kids, not sure which. Planni...
Took me three weekends but we got it done. 12x16 feet, pressure treated lumber, did the whole thing with basic tools. My back is destroyed and I have several splinters in places I didn't know splinters could go. But man, the family sitting out there last night with beers and burgers made it worth it...
DCF took my son away from me because his mother abused him, I was working dad driving trucks 12 hour days seven days a week was doing everything I thought I needed to do in order to give my family a better life. Come home one day to my six month old son with a big knot on his head. Bring him to the ...
Lost my temper at my kid over nothing yesterday and I feel like garbage. The project at work is a disaster, my boss is breathing down my neck, and I'm bringing that angry energy home. I used to be better at compartmentalizing but with two kids and a mortgage I feel like I'm failing at everything. An...
Haven't fished since college but picked up a rod last month and went out yesterday at sunrise. Caught maybe 3 fish and didn't care. Just being on the water by myself for 4 hours was therapy. Planning to make this a weekly thing. Anyone else have that one hobby that just makes everything feel okay?
Just went back after 3 months with my second kid. Bonding time was incredible but now I'm terrified I'm gonna miss everything. Got some flexibility worked out but I still feel guilty. Also my brain feels scrambled like I forgot how to work. Anyone else deal with this transition?
Told her it was dinosaur food and she had to be a strong dinosaur. She demolished that broccoli. My wife was shocked. I'm calling this a major parenting victory and I'm never letting anyone forget it.
Started reorganizing the garage last Saturday morning. Simple job right? Wrong. Ended up finding 15 years of stuff that needed to be thrown away or donated. Built new shelving. Found my old tools that I forgot I had. By Sunday night the garage was completely transformed and my kids helped the whole ...
Made a stir fry and didn't even tell them it had broccoli and snap peas in it until they were halfway done eating. My oldest goes 'wait this is good' and my youngest just kept eating. Wife looked at me like I'd discovered fire. Small victory but I'll take it.
Haven't had a gaming setup since college. Built this thing over a few weeks in the garage, got it all running and loaded up some games I haven't played in years. My kids think I'm a wizard now because everything looks so good. Already planning the next upgrade which is probably not financially respo...
Haven't been since before the kids were born. Got a buddy who keeps inviting me up to the lake. Figure I need some alone time anyway and what better excuse than fishing? Anyone else use fishing trips as their escape valve?
I've been a casual Star Wars fan but never super into it. Gave Andor a shot because I heard good things and holy crap. It's just good TV, not even thinking about Star Wars when I'm watching it. My wife walks in and actually sits down to watch with me which never happens with other stuff. Only bummer...
Trying to find something I can eat while playing that doesn't destroy my controller with grease or crumbs. Currently alternating between beef jerky and pretzels but getting tired of both. My wife says I should just go to bed at a reasonable hour lol but that's not happening. What are you guys eating...