I was a stay at home dad for five years after my divorce. Learned to braid hair, pack school lunches like a pro, and watch way too many Disney movies. Just married an amazing woman who already has two kids of her own. Life is completely different now. House is louder, messier, more chaotic. I don't ...
My ex is refusing to stick to our agreed schedule because she wants to take our daughter to her new boyfriend's family vacation next month. It's my planned week. I offered to move our week but she wants me to move it without getting a makeup week. Our custody agreement clearly states alternating wee...
We're going to be huge. Just waiting for a cover.
So my ex has been picking up our son on Friday at 6pm for the past month but now she's saying she can only do 7pm because of work. We have a court order that says 6pm. She keeps saying it's just one hour and I'm being difficult about it but like... that's not how agreements work right? Do I need to ...
Baby number 3 is coming in about 6 weeks. Company offers 4 weeks paid paternity leave and honestly I'm thinking of taking all of it. Wife is planning to take 12 weeks. We can swing it financially and I feel like I missed out on a lot of the early stuff with the first two since I was grinding so hard...
I was buying bananas and I said 'I guess you could say I'm going ape.' She just stared at me and scanned them. My 6 year old was dying laughing though. That's all that matters right?
Spent last Saturday actually organizing my tools by size instead of just throwing them in a pile. Labeled everything. Wife thinks I'm crazy but I can find my 10mm socket now. Small victories guys. Also painted the walls this weekend. Man cave is looking legit.
Daughter: 'Dad I'm hungry.' Me: 'Hi Hungry, I'm Dad.' Son immediately says 'I'm tired of this.' Wife just looked at me like why are you like this. Best morning ever honestly.
Got a new pellet smoker last month and had planned a big cookout this Saturday. Forecast is calling for rain all day but honestly I don't want to reschedule. Set up a little canopy situation and I'm determined to do this. Is this peak dad energy or peak stupid? My brother says I'm being ridiculous b...
Been working with my 8 year old on his handshake. Firm grip, eye contact, say the man's name back to them. My father taught me this same way and I'll be damned if that tradition dies with me. Took him to the hardware store today and had him shake hands with Mr. Henderson who runs the place. The look...
Dad died three months ago and while going through his things I found a leather journal he kept for 20 years. Page after page of reflections about raising me, his mistakes, his pride in my accomplishments. There were notes about principles he wanted to live by and pass down. Some entries were about d...
After like 6 weekends of work, the new kitchen cabinets are officially done. Stained them a dark walnut and the transformation is insane. The kitchen looks completely different now. Took way longer than I expected but totally worth it. Gonna relax this weekend and just enjoy not having sawdust all o...
It got mugged. My kids hate me. I tell this one at least twice a week and they still groan every single time. Mission accomplished.
Took my 9 and 11 year old on their first real backpacking trip last weekend. Hiked about 8 miles total over two days through some pretty decent terrain. My older son complained about everything the first day, younger one was solid. Night one was rough, nobody slept great. But watching them summit an...
My father was checked out emotionally my whole childhood. Worked 80 hours a week, came home tired, barely knew my name. I swore I'd be different. Now I'm coaching my kids' soccer, doing homework with them every night, actually listening when they talk. It's exhausting sometimes but in the best way. ...