Used to hit the gym five times a week, was in the best shape of my life. Now I'm lucky if I get 20 minutes on the treadmill twice a week when my wife can watch the kids. I'm heavier, slower, everything hurts. But then my daughter asked me to pick her up and run around and I did it no problem. Differ...
Walked down the cereal aisle and my 6 year old asked if we could get the one with the tiger on it. I said 'They're Gr-r-r-eat!' and he just stared at me. His mom would be so embarrassed. I'm not.
Found a screw laying on the floor and told my son we should call it a hardware store and put it back. He walked away. I'm the funniest person I know.
When it was just me I'd spend two hundred bucks on a night out without thinking twice. Now I'm comparing prices on bulk diapers and calculating if we can afford the school field trip. What I gained is knowing every penny goes to actual human beings who depend on me. What I miss is not doing mental m...
I just got a letter from her lawyer asking to increase child support. My circumstances haven't really changed much. Got a small raise but nothing crazy. This feels like it's never going to end. Do I need to hire my own lawyer or can I just respond? How does this process even work?
She keeps texting me last minute that I need to pick up the kids earlier or later. I work a job with set hours and this is making it really hard to plan my day. How do you guys handle this? I want to be flexible but I also need to know what's happening. Should I ask her to stick to the schedule or a...
Our original agreement was pretty basic and now summer is coming up. She wants the kids for 6 weeks but that conflicts with my vacation time and my new job. We haven't gone to court yet and honestly can't afford it right now. Anyone dealt with modifying custody without lawyers? Should I just agree t...
Spent the whole Saturday afternoon organizing my tackle box and fishing rods in the garage. My wife thinks I'm crazy but having everything labeled and in its place just hits different. Now I can actually find my favorite lures instead of digging through a pile of tangled line for 20 minutes. Small w...
He heard someone had stolen a base. Just told this one to my kids at dinner and got the exact groans I was looking for. Success. Also got a spit take of milk from my son which means it's officially legendary status in this house.
I built this awesome garage workshop last year with a gaming area, mini fridge, the whole setup. Fast forward 12 months and half of it is now filled with bikes, scooters, and random plastic toys. My sanctuary has been invaded. How do you guys handle this? Do I just give up and embrace it?
I know we're not supposed to talk about this but I can't help it. I'm constantly checking Slack on nights and weekends. Last night my kid asked me to help with homework and I was literally responding to emails during it. I feel like a terrible dad. How do you guys actually disconnect from work?
Baby #2 coming in 6 weeks and I'm trying to figure out how much leave to take. My company offers 8 weeks paid but I'm worried it'll look bad if I take all of it. What did you guys do? Is 4 weeks the sweet spot or am I overthinking this?
My 4 year old has watched Jurassic Park like 50 times. He's now convinced there's a T-Rex in our backyard. I keep finding him looking out the window at 6am with binoculars. It's hilarious but also I'm losing sleep because he keeps coming into our room asking if dinosaurs are nocturnal. Send help and...
Looking for some solid taco spots or burger places that won't break the bank. We usually hit up the food truck by the office but looking to switch it up. What's your go-to cheap lunch spot in your area?
I said 'Because being a dad is exhausting.' He said 'You should try being a kid, I have to listen to you all day.' Fair point, buddy. Fair point.