My wife and I have been talking about how to teach our kids generosity and faith with money. We're not wealthy at all, some months are tight, but we want them to understand that giving to the church comes first. Started giving them small allowances so they can practice tithing on their own. My 10yo ...
We've been rebuilding an old bike together on Saturday mornings and I love it. He's learning tools, we're talking about stuff without it being forced, and he's actually interested in how things work. Yesterday he spent 20 minutes explaining to me how the chain works. These moments are gold. Anyone e...
I'm planning to try smoking a brisket for the first time next month. Never done it before but watched a bunch of YouTube videos and I'm ready. Anyone have tips for a first timer? Also thinking about upgrading my grill setup, what brands are you guys actually using and recommending?
We've been meeting Tuesday mornings before work for about 3 months now and honestly it's made me a different man. Not in some crazy way but like, I'm more patient with my kids, more present at home, actually thinking about what I say. My wife noticed it first which made me realize how much I was che...
So I've been remote for 3 years now and I honestly can't imagine going back to the office. I get to see my kids before school, I'm here when they get home, I can do lunch with them most days. Yeah I still work crazy hours sometimes but at least I'm not losing 2 hours a day to commuting. The company ...
I'm a project manager at a growing tech company and the stress is intense. Every day there's fires to put out, stakeholders breathing down my neck, and I come home exhausted. My youngest had a t-ball game yesterday and I missed it because of a client emergency that honestly could have waited. My wif...
My 4 year old tried to tell me he needs exactly 7 more minutes of play time before bed because he's 'still 3 in kid minutes'. When I said no he goes 'Dad that's not very math of you'. I don't know what that means but I feel like I got owned by a preschooler. He still went to bed on time though so I'...
Been working with my 8 year old on his handshake. Firm grip, eye contact, clear voice when he says his name. My dad taught me this way and it's a lost art. Saw him introduce himself to my buddy last week and he did it perfect. That's the kind of man I want him to be.
Second kid just arrived and I'm on leave now. First week was a blur of diapers and doctor appointments but this second week I'm actually getting some time with my daughter. Can't believe companies only give 2 weeks for this. I feel like I'm just getting settled into being a dad of two and then I'm b...
Started this thing last winter and just got it done. Built it from scratch with some 2x4s and old barn wood my buddy gave me. Took way longer than expected because apparently I can only work on it when the kids are asleep or at school. But man, it feels good to actually have a place to organize my t...
3 kids, full time job, wife works part time, and I feel like I'm constantly running on empty. Wake up at 5:30, work till 5, then it's homework and dinner and bedtime routine. By the time I get 10 minutes to myself it's almost time for bed. Don't get me wrong I love my family but the grind is real. N...
She asked why the sun goes to sleep every night. I told her it gets tired just like she does. Then she goes, 'But Daddy, if the sun is tired, how come it never takes naps?' I had nothing. That kid just outsmarted me with pure logic.
Working from home full time for the last 3 years and I love being around for the kids but I literally work till 7 or 8 pm most nights because my office is 10 feet from the kitchen. No commute means I just keep going. Tried setting boundaries but it's not working. My boss expects emails at all hours....
Been thinking about this a lot. I messed up with my son last week. Lost my temper over something stupid. Instead of just brushing past it, I sat down with him, admitted I was wrong, and apologized without making excuses. A real apology. My dad never did that and it cost him. A gentleman owns his mis...
Been dreading this for weeks but did it yesterday. My 14 year old is a good kid, stays out of trouble, but I know the world is throwing garbage at him left and right. We talked about why God designed sex for marriage, what the Bible says about lust, and how he needs to guard his heart and his eyes. ...