My 8yo overheard his mom joking about how bad my cooking is (it's deserved tbh) and he actually stood up and said, 'Dad's spaghetti is good though. Better than mac and cheese.' I literally almost teared up in the kitchen. That kid didn't have to say anything but he did. Felt like winning the world s...
This kid has been dominating me for 2 years straight. Every single race. Well not anymore. Got him on Rainbow Road and I'm still riding this high. He's already plotting revenge but today is mine. Small victory but it feels huge lol
Found my grandfather's old cast iron at an estate sale for $8. It's totally rust and crud all over it. I know you can restore these things but I'm wondering if it's actually worth spending hours on it or if I should just buy a new one. Anyone restore old cookware before? How long did it take you?
Used to work 70+ hour weeks at a corporate job that didn't even care. Missed my son's first soccer game, my daughter's school plays, everything. One day my 6yo asked if I lived at the office. That hit different. Started looking for remote work, took a pay cut, and yeah it was scary. Now I work 8-5, ...
My ex wants to move to California for her job. We have two kids, they're 8 and 10. I'm a big part of their lives, coach my son's baseball team, see them 4 days a week. The court hasn't ruled yet but everyone's saying unless I can prove it's not in the best interest of the children, I'm stuck. How do...
Making six figures, barely seeing my family, stressed 24/7. Had a health scare at 42 that made me reassess everything. Took a risk and went to part time consulting from home. Cut our income in half but I'm actually here. I coach my daughter's soccer team, I know my boys' teachers' names, I can help ...
My wife said she wants me to be more emotional and cry when I'm sad instead of just staying stoic. Said it would help me process things better. I get what she means but there's something to being steady when your family needs you. I don't see crying as weakness but I also don't see it as strength. A...
Feeling defeated. My 16 year old says he doesn't believe in God anymore and doesn't want to attend church. I've been trying the hard line approach, making it mandatory, but that's just making things worse between us. My wife thinks I should back off and let him ask questions. I'm terrified he's goin...
My company just announced we can wear jeans and t-shirts now. I'm still wearing slacks and a button down every day. Some of the younger guys are giving me grief but I don't care. A man should present himself with some dignity and respect, especially in a professional setting. Standards matter. The f...
About two months ago I decided we were going to pray as a family every night before bed. No excuses, no skipping it. My wife was skeptical at first but even she's noticed the difference. My oldest who has anxiety issues seems calmer. We talk about our day, what we're grateful for, what we're worried...
My ex keeps having our daughter relay messages to me instead of just texting me directly. Like yesterday she had her tell me she needs to switch weekends. I don't want my kid to be a go-between and it puts her in a weird position. I've tried to tell my ex to just communicate with me directly but she...
Not recommended. Everything got wet, the tent leaked, the fire wouldn't start, and my 6 year old cried because bugs. We packed up after one night. But you know what? We laugh about it now and the kids want to go again. I think I'm either a bad parent or raising resilient kids, not sure which. Planni...
Took me three weekends but we got it done. 12x16 feet, pressure treated lumber, did the whole thing with basic tools. My back is destroyed and I have several splinters in places I didn't know splinters could go. But man, the family sitting out there last night with beers and burgers made it worth it...
DCF took my son away from me because his mother abused him, I was working dad driving trucks 12 hour days seven days a week was doing everything I thought I needed to do in order to give my family a better life. Come home one day to my six month old son with a big knot on his head. Bring him to the ...
Lost my temper at my kid over nothing yesterday and I feel like garbage. The project at work is a disaster, my boss is breathing down my neck, and I'm bringing that angry energy home. I used to be better at compartmentalizing but with two kids and a mortgage I feel like I'm failing at everything. An...