We're 7 weeks in and still getting woken up 2-3 times a night. Some of our friends said their kids were sleeping 7 hours straight by 8 weeks and I'm starting to wonder if we're doing something wrong. He eats fine, seems healthy, but man the sleep deprivation is brutal. Is this normal? Should we be d...
Looking to take my 6 and 8 year olds camping for the first time. We're thinking a nearby state park, just one night. What am I forgetting? We have a tent, sleeping bags, basic camp stove stuff. I want to make it fun but also want to be realistic about what they can handle. Any tips for first timers ...
Planning a 3 day trip to a state park with my 5 and 8 year old. Got the tent, sleeping bags, some food ideas. My buddy says I'm gonna regret not bringing a portable camp stove but honestly the provided fire pit seemed like enough? Also is there a trick to keeping kids entertained besides just throwi...
My buddy sent me a screenshot of his team name after he beat me 147-140 and changed it to "Dad's Basement Dweller" with a picture of my face photoshopped onto it. I have to admit it was pretty funny but now I need revenge. What's the best comeback you guys have come up with?
My ex sent over paperwork saying she wants to increase child support because daycare costs went up. Our custody arrangement hasn't changed. I got a small raise this year but nothing crazy. My new family depends on this income too. Has anyone dealt with this? Should I just pay it or actually fight it...
We just got home from the hospital 2 hours ago. Wife is sleeping and baby is actually quiet right now but I'm just staring at him waiting for something to go wrong. Is it normal to be this anxious or am I just weird? I keep checking if he's breathing.
We started doing family devotions after dinner but my oldest keeps making excuses to leave and the younger two get restless. I want them to develop a real prayer life and understand why faith matters, not just see it as something dad makes us do. Wife thinks we should try different times or maybe sw...
Had a sick minimalist apartment before kids. Everything had its place, no clutter, dark furniture, looked like a magazine spread. Then kids happened. Now there's toys EVERYWHERE, walls have marker drawings I haven't cleaned yet, the couch is permanently stained with something I can't identify. I use...
Used to spend every weekend hitting different countries, living out of a backpack, no plans. Now I'm coordinating carpool schedules and my idea of adventure is trying a new pizza place on Saturday night. Honestly I miss the freedom and the spontaneity, but watching my 7 year old score his first goal...
Got a guys weekend planned at our favorite lake and I'm so hyped I'm already packed even though it's only Tuesday. Haven't been fishing in like 6 months because between work and kids I just haven't had time. My wife basically forced me to go which is hilarious cause she was like you NEED this. She's...
Cleaned out the grill, got my new thermometer, picked up some nice cuts of brisket and ribeyes for the weekend. There's something about firing up the grill that just makes me feel like a man again. My 8 year old wants to help this time which is actually pretty cool. Teaching him about temperature an...
Not gonna lie, I teared up yesterday when my son gave me his first real smile. He's 6 weeks old and up until now I've been wondering if he even likes me since he mostly just cries when I hold him. But yesterday he looked right at me and smiled. My wife caught it on video. That's my favorite thing ev...
Been thinking about this a lot lately. Lost: spontaneity, my social life, decent sleep, a clean car, my six pack (hello dad bod), time with my wife, hobbies, money, peace and quiet. Gained: unconditional love, purpose, patience I didn't know I had, an excuse to watch cartoons, the funniest moments o...
Our son came home yesterday and I'm pretty sure I've googled 'is baby breathing normal' about 47 times. He makes these weird grunting noises when he sleeps and it's freaking me out. Wife says it's normal but she's asleep and I'm down here basically watching him like a hawk. Anyone else get crazy par...
So apparently when I'm tired I snore really loud and my wife keeps elbowing me awake because it wakes the baby. But also the baby wakes up like every 2 hours to eat so neither of us are sleeping anyway. I suggested I just sleep in the other room a couple nights a week to catch up and she looked at m...