We got discharged from the hospital yesterday morning and brought our daughter home. She's sleeping right now but every few minutes I get up to check if she's still breathing. I know the nurses said this is normal but how are you guys not terrified all the time? I'm exhausted but can't sleep because...

Anyone else struggle with the home office setup? I'm in the spare bedroom and my kids know I'm here so they think I'm available 24/7. Had a client call yesterday and my 4yo was literally banging on the door asking for snacks. My wife was downstairs but apparently that doesn't count. The flexibility ...

She's 6 and we were making cookies and she just randomly said 'daddy you're my best friend.' Absolutely wrecked me in the best way. These are the moments you don't get back. Making sure I soak it in.

I'm not going to go into all the details of what I was doing before but basically I wasn't here. Even when I was physically present I was checked out. Hit rock bottom about 2 years ago and decided to get help. Went through rehab, still do meetings, have a sponsor. My kids barely knew me when I start...

Made ribs on Sunday using a dry rub I found on Reddit. Threw them in the oven low and slow for 3 hours then finished on the grill. Kid actually asked for seconds which never happens. Might have found my thing for the summer cookouts. Pretty stoked about it.

Didn't think we'd make it but they crushed it. Stopped at the waterfall halfway up and let them swim in the creek for like an hour. They were so tired on the drive home they passed out before we even hit the highway. Planning to go back next month and try the trail that goes to the overlook. This mi...

Been working on this for like 8 months between work and kid stuff. Just got the last wall painted yesterday. Gonna be a sweet man cave / gym setup. Can't wait to have a space that's just mine for a bit. Anyone else doing basement renos?

Spent most of Saturday in the backyard putting together a 4x8 raised bed. Not gonna lie, my back is killing me but the kids actually helped this time without complaining. Going to plant tomatoes and peppers next week. Anyone else grow veggies or should I just accept that I'll kill everything?

This might sound weird but I feel isolated a lot. I'm with my wife and kids all day but I don't really have anyone to talk to about stuff. Most of my friends have drifted away since I became a dad. I love my family but sometimes I just need to talk to someone who gets it, you know? Thinking about jo...

Finally cleared out all the junk we've been hoarding and set up a legit workbench. Got some basic tools, a drill press, some hand tools organized on a pegboard. It's honestly the nicest thing I've done for myself in years. Already fixed three broken toys, built a bookshelf that actually looks decent...

So I promised my son a treehouse last summer and here we are in spring finally starting it. I watched like 3 YouTube videos and bought a bunch of wood from Home Depot. My dad keeps texting me safety concerns which is NOT helping. We got the platform frame up yesterday and my son thinks I'm basically...

Just finished season 3 and holy crap. That show does not hold back. My wife thinks it's too violent but I think it's hilarious. Anyone caught up or still working through it?

So this is the third time in two weeks that my ex has asked to swap weekends last minute. I get that life happens and I try to be flexible, but I'm tired of rearranging my schedule every other week. I have plans, work commitments, and honestly I was looking forward to some one-on-one time with my ki...

Got my kids to clean their rooms by telling them I was going to call in a home inspector and we'd have to move if anything was found. They moved so fast I thought there was a fire. My wife gave me the look but honestly it worked and I'm calling this a W.

I told him it's because I'm a father figure. He groaned so hard I thought he'd pull a muscle. Mission accomplished.