I lie awake at night sometimes just spiraling about whether I'm doing enough for my kids. Did I yell too much today? Am I working too much? Will they have issues because of me? I know logically I'm doing fine, my wife says I'm a good dad, but my brain just won't shut up about all the ways I could be...
So I quit my job at the warehouse about 2 years ago when my second kid was born and my wife got a promotion. Best and worst decision I've made honestly. I miss the paycheck obviously and having my own space to just exist without someone asking me for juice or yelling from the bathroom. Miss my cowor...
Just curious what everyone's running with in their spaces. I've got a small fridge situation going, some beer, usually some soda for when the kids wander in. Trying to decide if I should upgrade to one of those bigger mini fridges or if that's overkill. Also what snacks do you keep stocked? I feel ...
Got a 12 pounder from Costco and I'm going full competition mode. Setting my alarm for 5am to get it on the smoker. Wife thinks I'm insane but the payoff is always worth it. She'll be singing a different tune when everyone's eating it. First time using the new offset smoker so definitely nervous but...
She's been playing for 2 seasons and was always just running around having fun, which is fine. But today something clicked and she actually scored. The way her face lit up when she realized what happened... I'm not crying you're crying. Got it on video and she's already watched it like 20 times.
Before kids I was basically living at bars and concerts. Had a pretty solid friend group and we'd always have plans. Now I'm 39 with two kids under 5 and honestly I haven't been out past 10pm in like 2 years. Sometimes I miss the freedom and the conversations that didn't revolve around nap schedules...
My 6yo asked 'Dad why is the sky blue?' Without even thinking I said 'Because if it was green we'd all think we were underwater.' He looked at me dead serious and said 'That doesn't make sense.' I said 'Exactly.' He hasn't talked to me in 20 minutes which honestly feels like a win.
Seriously guys if you don't have a quality grill you're missing out. I upgraded from my old rusty thing to a nice stainless steel setup and the difference is night and day. Weekend grilling has become my favorite hobby. There's something about cooking meat over fire that just hits different. Plus my...
My 12 year old daughter wants Instagram like all her friends. I'm trying to figure out how to protect her from the garbage out there without being that controlling dad who pushes her away. We talk about biblical values at home but everywhere else she's getting bombarded with lies about what makes yo...
Took my boys out on the lake last weekend and man I forgot how peaceful fishing is. Just sitting there, no phone service, no work emails, just waiting for a bite and enjoying nature with my kids. We didn't even catch much but that's not the point. Planning to make this a monthly thing. Its good for ...
Started making breakfast for dinner on Sundays and it's changed my life. The kids love it, my wife thinks I'm a genius, and I get to cook bacon guilt free. Win win win. Highly recommend if you're looking for something easy that makes you seem like you've got your life together.
We're formula feeding and the can says 8-10 times a day but my 2 week old only seems hungry like 5-6 times. Everyone has different opinions. My mom says I'm not feeding enough, the pediatrician says he's fine, my wife is stressed about it. Just want to make sure he's getting enough. How often is you...
Well here I am telling my kids that I'm not sleeping, I'm just resting my eyes. Then I fell asleep during Bluey and missed the whole episode. The irony is not lost on me. Also I now understand why my dad laughed at his own jokes so much. Comedy gold over here.
This game is like digital heroin I swear. My 10 year old begs for robux, the in game currency, constantly. He sneaks his tablet into his room. When I take it away he literally has a meltdown like I took his leg. I know it's designed to be addictive but man it's tough. I'm thinking about just complet...
This is getting ridiculous. We agreed on Thursdays at 6pm but she's been showing up at 5:30 or 6:45 randomly. I work until 6 and can't just leave early every time. When I say something about it she acts like I'm being controlling. How do I get her to actually follow the custody agreement we have in ...