Coffee used to be enough but now I feel like I need something extra. Five year old was up at 5 AM and wouldn't go back to sleep. Had three cups of coffee and I'm still running on fumes at 2 PM. Do you guys switch to energy drinks or am I just getting old?
I can eat lunch with my kids, help with homework during my break, and be home when they get off the bus. Yeah I still work 8 hours but at least I'm in the same building. The transition was rough with distractions but now my boss trusts me and my mental health is way better. If anyone is considering ...
I want to lead my family in prayer and faith but honestly sometimes I feel like a hypocrite. I lose my temper with my kids, I struggle with anger, and I'm not living the example Jesus calls me to be. My wife is the one with the strong faith and I feel like I'm failing them. How do other dads deal wi...
I didn't completely overhaul my life or anything dramatic but I did get in the best shape I've been since college. Started meal prepping on Sundays which sounds lame but it actually works. Hit the gym 4 times a week. Nothing crazy, just consistent. I'm down 30 pounds and I actually have energy again...
After months of planning and hitting up home depot like every weekend, I finally got my workbench organized the way I wanted it. Got a pegboard wall, a vise, and all my tools sorted into drawers. My kids actually wanted to come out and help me organize stuff which was awesome. Now I'm trying to figu...
Two years ago my doctor told me I was heading for a heart attack if I didn't make changes. I was almost 280 pounds, couldn't play with my kids without getting winded, hated how I looked. Started small, just cutting out soda, then I joined a gym. My buddy from work started coming with me and it made ...
I worked nights for almost 7 years straight. Third shift, warehouse job, sleeping during the day. It messed with everything - my marriage, my health, my relationship with the kids. Six months ago I got offered a day shift position and honestly it's like I woke up from a long sleep. I'm actually home...
Just binged the last 3 episodes last night after the kids went to bed. Man that show is incredible. Way better than I expected. Anyone else watching it or read spoilers in the comments before I go down that rabbit hole?
Just wrapped up Breaking Bad last night after my kids went to bed. Man, what a ride. I know I'm late to the party but holy crap that ending. Wife fell asleep halfway through the final episode so I had to text my brother about it at 11pm like some kind of maniac. Anyone else think Walt deserved what ...
Every time I try to talk to her about the kids she brings up money or what I did wrong in the marriage. I'm trying to keep it professional but she won't let me. I want to co-parent properly but she seems like she just wants to fight. Should I switch to only email communication? Has anyone else dealt...
Took the family camping for the first time in a tent (we usually do the RV thing). Forgot to pack enough food so we ended up making 3 trips into town for snacks. Forgot the rain fly too so we got soaked the first night. But honestly? The kids loved it anyway and we laughed so hard about how unprepar...
My wife is about to start her third starter because apparently the second one isn't performing up to standards. We have enough bread for a small bakery. Is this still a pandemic thing or what? Don't get me wrong the bread tastes great but I don't need a 48 hour timeline just to make toast. Maybe I'm...
My 5 year old has watched Bluey like 200 times. Can recite entire episodes. I don't even mind because at least it's educational and the parents on the show aren't terrible but man I'm losing it hearing the theme song in my head constantly. But also the soccer episode? That dad was way too into it lo...
Taking a road trip with three kids next month from Texas to Colorado. Obviously can't afford fancy restaurants and my kids are picky eaters anyway. Been trying to figure out the balance between not spending a fortune on food and not eating gas station hot dogs for a week. Any tips from guys who've d...
Been going to therapy for about 3 months now and I gotta say it's helping more than I expected. I was really hesitant to go, felt like I was failing at something I should be able to handle myself. My therapist helped me realize that's exactly the kind of thinking that was making everything worse. An...