8 hours in the car. Packed snacks, downloaded movies, had a playlist going. Only one major meltdown which honestly is a miracle. We made it to my parents house without anyone saying they hate me. I'm counting this as a huge W and I'm gonna ride this high for at least a week.
Spent way too much money. Wife is mad. But holy crap the performance difference from my laptop is insane. Been playing through Baldur's Gate 3 on high settings and just staring at how good everything looks. The wife walked by and said 'you're literally just standing in a field looking at grass' and ...
Looking to take my son fishing this spring and I don't want to drive 2 hours like I used to. Are there any decent spots within 20 mins of downtown that have bass or catfish? He's 9 and gets bored easy so needs to be where you can actually catch something. Used to be into it a lot more but haven't go...
He tried out last month and we didn't push him either way. Found out yesterday he made the team and he jumped around the kitchen for like 10 minutes straight. As his dad I'm trying not to make it a big thing but inside I'm freaking out. He's 10 and this is a big deal to him. First practice is next w...
After 8 months of back and forth with lawyers it's done. 50/50 with alternating weeks. I'm honestly relieved even though it's not perfect. Now I just gotta figure out how to make my place feel more like home for them when they're here. Anyone have tips on making a small apartment work for a 10 and 1...
My ex has a new boyfriend and my kids mention him sometimes but she refuses to give me any real info about who he is or what he does. He's around them when they're at her place. I feel like I have a right to know who's around my children. Should I be pushing harder on this or am I being controlling?...
She texted me at 2pm today saying she needs to swap weekends because of something coming up. This is like the third time this month. I had plans with my kids and now I have to scramble. I'm not trying to be difficult but I need some stability too. Do I have any ground to push back on this or should ...
Looking at doing a 12x16 deck off the back of the house. Got the lumber delivered Thursday and I'm planning to start digging post holes this Saturday. I've watched a bunch of videos and read the guides but this is my first real project like this. Just looking for any experienced guys who've done thi...
My 9 year old has a real problem with anger and grudges. Kid will hold onto something forever and it's destroying his friendships and his attitude at home. I've been reading through some Bible stuff about forgiveness and grace and I'm realizing I need to model this better myself. I get angry at traf...
Guys I'm still shaking. My 10 year old stepped up to the plate today and absolutely crushed one over the left fielder's head. Bases were loaded. I got it on video. The whole team went nuts and she rounded those bases with the biggest smile on her face. She's been wanting to quit all season because s...
My wife and I are trying to raise our three kids with strong Christian values but everything around us seems to push the opposite direction. School, friends, media, sports teams. I don't want to shelter them completely because I know that's not realistic, but I'm worried they're going to lose their ...
Been working on converting the basement corner for the last month and finally got it dialed in. Built custom shelving, got a tap system hooked up, mood lighting. Spent way too much money but the look on my face every time I walk down there is worth it lol. Hosted my first tasting night with the guys...
This is getting ridiculous. I'll be fine one minute then suddenly I'm hyperaware of my heart rate and convinced something is wrong. Then I get anxious about the anxiety itself which makes it worse. Been dealing with this for like 6 months now. Started therapy last month but some days I feel like I'm...
Things have been tense with my wife lately. Work has been crazy and I haven't been leading my family spiritually like I should be. Haven't even opened the Bible with her in weeks. I know I need to step up and be the spiritual leader God called me to be but I don't know where to start without it feel...
I'm on like my 5th rewatch and my kids think I'm crazy. Still makes me laugh though, especially the Dwight and Jim pranks. My wife walked in yesterday when I was trying to stifle my laugh at the Schrute Farms episode and she was like 'you've seen this 500 times' but I don't care it's still funny.