Took me way longer than planned but the basement is actually done now. Got the TV mounted, mini fridge, some recliners, a pool table, and some shelving for my vintage baseball card collection. The wife said as long as I don't neglect the family I can have my space. Already been down there watching t...
Ex and I are trying to switch from the traditional every other week thing to a 5/2/5/2 rotation because the kids kept complaining about having to pack and switch. Lawyer said we need to file an agreed modification. Anyone done this? It's weird because me and the ex are actually getting along better ...
Started doing this a few months ago and it's been a game changer. Get the kids involved chopping (age appropriate of course), mixing, and prepping containers for the week. Takes like 3 hours but we make like 4-5 meals worth of stuff. They're more likely to eat it too since they helped make it. Plus ...
Took my 8 year old to the grocery store and he goes 'Dad why did the cookie go to the doctor?' I set myself up and asked why. He says 'Because it felt crumbly!' Then he laughed so hard at his own joke he had to sit down. I think I've created a monster but honestly it's the best thing that's happened...
Been a rough 8 months since the split but my ex and I sat down last night and agreed to use that coparenting app to handle all the scheduling stuff. No more passive aggressive texts about pickup times. Sounds small but honestly this feels like a real breakthrough. Kids seem less stressed already whe...
Got the notice from her lawyer today. New job opportunity, better for her career, blah blah. My custody agreement doesn't have relocation language in it because we were supposed to be civil about this stuff. Now my weekends are gonna be driving all day instead of actual time with my boys. Already la...
My best friend since college was talking trash about my sister and I called him out. He didn't like it and we haven't talked in two weeks. Part of me wants to let it go but my integrity matters more than the friendship. My dad always said your character is all you got in the end. Doing the right thi...
Her new job has her working weekends now and she's asking if the kids can stay with me those weekends instead of following our court order. I want to be flexible but my lawyer said not to deviate from the order without modifying it legally. Has anyone dealt with this? I don't want to be a jerk about...
My newborn exploded at Target. And I mean exploded. Up the back, down the legs, on my shirt. I was alone with him. Instead of panicking I just laughed the whole time cleaning it up in the bathroom. Felt like a real dad that day lol. The young parents were looking at me like I had it all figured out.
Been working on this for like 6 months. Today he just did both shoes without asking for help. I may have teared up a little bit in the kitchen. My wife caught me smiling like an idiot.
Thinking about doing a family cookout but my dad wants to make his famous potato salad which honestly kind of sucks. How do I tell him without being rude? My kids prefer my homemade stuff anyway. Do I just make two or bite the bullet?
My son is 2 weeks old and if I put him down even for a second he loses his mind. I've been holding him for like 8 hours straight today. My arms are killing me but my wife is exhausted from feeding and I don't want to bother her. Is this a newborn thing that will pass or are we doing something wrong?...
Been remote for 2 years and my boss kept scheduling meetings at 7am. I'd be waking up the kids, missing breakfast with them, whole thing was a disaster. Finally just told him I can't do early meetings because of my kids' schedules and offered to take any afternoon slots instead. He actually said yea...
So I'm 6 weeks into my paternity leave and my company just told me they're bringing everyone back to the office 3 days a week starting next month. My wife is going back to work part time and now we're scrambling to figure out childcare for those days. The daycare waitlist is like 8 months long. I ac...
Turned down a promotion that would've meant more travel and longer hours. My kids are 4 and 7 and I realized I was already missing too much. Took a lateral move instead to a less demanding role. Pay is basically the same, way less stress, and I'm actually present for homework and soccer practice now...