Been working with him all summer and today he just took off down the driveway. Barely caught myself from screaming like an idiot in front of the neighbors. Wife got it on video and I've watched it like 20 times already. So proud I could burst.
Got cocky this morning and said out loud 'we haven't had a major blowout in like 3 weeks.' Jinxed it so hard. Poop literally up to the baby's neck. It was on her, me, the changing table, the carpet somehow, and my phone. There's a dad law about this right? Never brag about parenting wins.
Got in an argument with him about college major choices. Instead of doubling down I just told him to think about it and we'd talk in a week. He came to me today and said he'd been thinking about what I said and wanted to discuss it more. We had a real conversation for the first time in months. This ...
Packed up the van last night after they went to bed and told them this morning we were going camping for the weekend. You should have seen their faces when they realized I wasn't joking. Been planning this for two months. We're heading out in an hour and I genuinely can't remember the last time they...
I want to lead my family closer to God but honestly I feel like I'm still figuring out my own walk. My wife is way more consistent with prayer and reading scripture than I am. How do I step up without being a hypocrite? Anyone else feel like they're barely ahead of where they need to help their kids...
My 5 year old has been watching YouTube Kids for like an hour a day and I'm starting to wonder if I'm doing this right. I read some stuff online about how the algorithm still shows weird content sometimes even with the kid filters on. Anyone else use it? What's your experience been like?
Got offered a promotion that would basically require me to work 60+ hours a week. More money, better title, but I'd barely see my kids. They're 5 and 3 right now and honestly this is the age I don't want to miss. But I also feel like I'm supposed to be ambitious and provide more. Talked to my wife a...
My company is mandating 3 days a week in office starting next month. Been working from home since my daughter was born and I've loved it. Now I'm stressed about commute time, seeing less of my kids, and honestly about whether I can keep up with the work culture. The pay is good though so I can't com...
I'm not sure if this is normal dad stuff or if I need to talk to someone about it. Like every time my 4 year old goes to the playground I'm imagining all these worst case scenarios. He trips on the stairs and I'm already picturing the ER visit. I know logically kids are resilient but my brain just w...
Had depression on and off for years but man it's a whole different thing now. I can't just lay in bed all day when I have a 2 year old depending on me. I'm pushing through but some days I feel like I'm faking being okay just to not worry my family. Started therapy again last month and it's helping b...
I took 6 weeks when my twins were born and now back at work. Pretty sure my boss resents me for it because he's been giving me the worst projects and making comments about dedication. He's old school and probably thinks dads shouldn't take time off. I'm thinking about looking for a new job but the m...
Our culture is making this so hard. My 12yo is asking about wearing a crop top to school like her friends. Instead of just saying no, I want her to understand why our family values modesty without making her feel ashamed of her body or like her body is shameful. We talked about how her body is a tem...
Taking the family out this Friday and want actual good fish tacos, not the frozen kind my wife tries to make. We're in the suburbs so nothing fancy but looking for recommendations. The last place we tried was mid at best.
Been working on this for like 6 months. Got some floating shelves up in the garage and organized all 12 of my rods by type. The wife says it looks like a tackle shop threw up in there but I love it. Now I can actually see what I have instead of having them all jammed in that old duffel bag. Anybody ...
Been thinking a lot about this lately. In a world where everyone breaks plans and cancels last minute, there's something to be said for being the guy who shows up. Said I'd help my buddy move, said I'd be at my kids' games, said I'd call my mom. I do all of it. Not because I want credit for it but b...