My son keeps asking for robux and I finally looked into it. These games are literally designed to get kids addicted to spending money. The predatory mechanics are insane. Started limiting his access but now he's angry with me. Feels like I'm the bad guy for not letting him spend 50 bucks a week on v...
Trying to set up a little man cave area down there so I can actually watch a full game without interruptions. Don't need anything crazy expensive, just something decent for sports and maybe some gaming with the older kids. Looking at like 55-65 inches. Anyone have recommendations that won't make the...
I said 'Franks and beans' and he goes 'But dad, where's Frank?' I just about died laughing. He got me good. That's the moment I knew I raised him right.
So I quit my job 2 years ago and honestly it's been the biggest identity crisis and blessing at the same time. I was making good money as a project manager, wore the suits, had the business cards, the whole thing. But I was missing everything with my kids and my wife was drowning trying to do it all...
Going through the divorce now and we're trying to figure out shared custody. Lawyers mentioned something about 'primary decisions' but I want to be involved in school stuff since I was the one doing homework help before. How does everyone handle this with their exes? Like if the kid needs new shoes ...
I'm home with the kids most days but I feel incredibly lonely. I don't have close guy friends in this area and the parent groups I've tried feel superficial. I love my kids but sometimes I need actual adult conversation about something other than developmental milestones. My wife tries to help but s...
I was diagnosed with depression about 6 months ago and some days I can barely get out of bed. My kids still need breakfast and clean clothes and help with homework and I feel like I'm failing at all of it. The guilt on top of the depression makes everything heavier. My wife is supportive but I can s...
Took 6 weeks off when our second was born last week. First week was a blur of diapers and no sleep. Now I'm starting to feel a little more human and honestly I'm loving this time with the kids. My 4 year old and I made a fort yesterday and we just hung out in it reading books. But I keep checking my...
Got offered a promotion that would mean more travel and longer hours. On paper it's great money and looks good for my resume. But honestly I'm already missing half my kids's lives with my current job. My daughter asked me last week why I have to work so much and I didn't have a good answer for her. ...
He goes 'Dad why are you always stealing my fries?' I said 'because you never said the magic word.' He says 'okay fine, ABRACADABRA' and then I realized I raised a smart ass. Also I still ate the fries because they were there.
My daughter is 6 weeks old and I keep making faces at her hoping shell smile at me instead of just pooping on everything. My wife says it takes a few more weeks for real smiles but I swear I saw one yesterday. Am I just being a delusional new dad or does this sound right timeline wise?
Been nervous about doing this ever since my wife said she needed a girls weekend with her friends. Took the boys ages 6 and 8 to a state park nearby. We hiked, made s'mores, told stories by the fire, and nobody cried or complained. My oldest said it was the best day ever. I'm still riding this high ...
My 14yo has been glued to his phone all summer. I asked him to help me edge the front beds and to my shock he actually said yes. Spent the whole afternoon working together and we didn't even argue once. He even asked to do it again next weekend. I think I'm finally getting through to him.
Been WFH for 3 years now and I genuinely don't know how I'd do this any other way. Being able to make lunch with the kids, knock off early on Fridays to coach soccer, handle school pickup without burning vacation days. Yeah I work till 7pm most nights but at least I see my family. Trying to convince...
Picked up a cheap offset smoker from Facebook Marketplace and spent all day cleaning it. Planning to do a 12 hour cook starting at 5am Saturday. I've watched like 10 different videos and I'm still not confident I won't burn it. Anyone got a foolproof brisket recipe they swear by? Also should I wrap ...