Got a 24 year old on my team who's been cutting corners and getting smart when I give him feedback. I've been in the workforce for 20 years. My first instinct is to put him in his place but I'm trying to lead with respect and integrity instead of just throwing my weight around. Thinking about pullin...
My wife thinks I'm old fashioned but I wear a proper suit to church. It's a sign of respect for the place and the people. My kids see that it matters to me and they dress nicely too. Everything is so casual now. There's something to be said for dressing the part and acting with intention. Makes me f...
Been taking him to practice for 3 months and today in the game he finally scored. Whole team rushed at him, he was smiling so big. We got it on video and watched it like 20 times. He asked if he could leave because he didn't want to mess it up by playing anymore lol. Probably the coolest moment I've...
So I've been working from home for 2 years now and yeah the commute is gone which rocks. But my kids think I'm available all day. My 5 year old knocked on my office door 47 times yesterday while I was on a video call. My wife is at her job so I can't just hand him off. I love that I see my kids more...
Second kid just born and I'm on leave this week. Bonding with the newborn has been amazing but I'm dreading Monday. My boss already sent me two emails asking about projects. I know they're going to pile stuff on me the second I'm back and my wife is going to need help with two kids under 3. How do g...
Found out yesterday my kid has been sneaking on YouTube at night after we think she's asleep and watching who knows what. I changed my passwords and set up parental controls but she's already asking if she can have her own tablet for school. I know the other kids have them. Are tablets really necess...
After 6 months of planning and convincing the wife it was necessary, I've got my garage man cave finished. Got a mini fridge, dartboard, TV mounted on the wall, and a sweet gaming chair. My buddies came over last weekend and we had an epic gaming tournament. Best investment I've made in a while. Now...
Lately I've been trying to do prayer and Bible study with the kids before bed but I feel like I'm not doing it right. My 6 year old keeps asking questions I don't have answers to and my teenager just looks miserable. I want to raise them to have strong faith but I feel like I'm failing. Anyone dealt...
Our church started a Tuesday morning prayer group for fathers and I've been going for three weeks now. There's about 8 of us and we pray for our families, talk about struggles with faith and parenting, and hold each other accountable. It's made a huge difference for me already. If anyone has a churc...
After 8 months of back and forth, my ex and I agreed on a 50/50 split that actually works for both our jobs. Took a lot of conversations with our mediator but we nailed it down. Kids are on a routine now and honestly they seem happier. Even my ex admitted things are better when we're not fighting ab...
My wife and I have been going back and forth on this. She wants him on an iPad for 30 mins a day for educational apps, I'm thinking more like 1 hour on weekends only. What are other parents actually doing here? I dont want to be the crazy restrictive dad but I also don't want him glued to a screen a...
Can't put it down. My teenagers physically cringed when I said this at dinner. Mission accomplished.
Taking my two boys out this weekend for their first real hunting trip. Not just about getting game, it's about teaching them patience, respect for nature, and how to provide for your family. My dad took me when I was 10 and it changed how I see responsibility. Looking forward to passing that same ex...
I told him I was looking for a little thyme. He didn't get it but I'll be laughing about that one for weeks.
We went to a state park about an hour away and stayed in a cabin because I'm not crazy enough to tent it with a 5 and 8 year old yet. Hiked about 2 miles on Saturday which felt like 10 miles with all the complaining but they actually had fun. Made s'mores, told ghost stories, the whole thing. My son...