Started taking the kids on Saturdays to help clear branches and rake at our local park. They feel like they're part of something bigger and honestly it's a good workout. Park rangers seem to appreciate it too. Anyone else doing similar stuff?
I said yeah why, and he goes 'Because you always take the same route everywhere.' Not even a dad joke and he got me. Pretty sure he's developing a sense of humor that's gonna be used against me constantly from now on.
My kid asked me what time it was and I said 'It's time to get a watch.' Then I followed up with 'But seriously it's 3:15.' The eye roll I got was absolutely worth it. These are the moments I live for.
This might sound weird but I feel like I'm invisible sometimes. I'm with my wife and kids all day on weekends but I feel this distance. Like nobody really gets me or asks how I'm actually doing. Everyone just assumes dads are fine as long as they're handling business. But I'm struggling and I don't ...
My work league is insane this year. Three of us are tied at 6-2 and we're going into week 9 with some brutal matchups coming. Been doing way more research than I probably should be lol. Wife caught me at 11pm last night checking injury reports and just shook her head. Worth it though. Anyone else ge...
Three years ago I was overweight, winded walking up stairs, and basically dying young. Something clicked after my daughter said 'dad you're slow'. Started running with this Couch to 5K program and just kept going. Now I'm training for my second half marathon. What I miss most is my old lazy weekends...
We got home from the hospital this morning and every time I close my eyes I panic that something's wrong. I keep checking if he's breathing. My wife says this is normal but I feel like I'm losing my mind. Anyone else deal with this? When does it get easier?
Our pediatrician said every 2-3 hours but my newborn seems hungry way more often than that. We're doing formula. She'll scream, we feed her, she eats, then 45 minutes later she's screaming again. Is this normal or are we doing something wrong? My wife thinks she has reflux but I'm not sure.
I was making breakfast and 'Don't Stop Believin' came on. Next thing I know the kids are laughing at me and my wife is shaking her head. The saddest part? I wasn't even embarrassed. I'm fully committed to the dad lifestyle now.
Finally got through The Bear on Hulu. That show is intense. The kitchen scenes stress me out but it's addicting. Wife is now watching it with me and yelling at the screen. Anybody else watching something good right now? Need recommendations for after this.
Had a rough day at the office and came home and yelled at my kids for something stupid. They didn't deserve that. My stress isn't their fault but I'm taking it out on them and I hate it. Been trying to decompress before I walk in the door, go for a run or just sit in the car for 10 minutes but some ...
My ex is supposed to give me updates about the kids when they're with her but lately I'm lucky if I get one text a day. She says I'm being overbearing when I ask about their week or if they're doing okay. I'm not trying to be weird about it, I just want to know my kids are safe. The custody agreemen...
So my ex has been seeing someone for a few months and now he's been at drop offs and apparently spending time with the kids when they're over there. I don't have anything against the guy but like, they haven't been dating that long and I'm not super comfortable with him being a regular presence yet....
Taking the kids (3, 7, and 9) camping for the first time in like 15 years. Got a decent tent and some sleeping bags but I'm worried about a few things. How do you keep kids entertained when there's no WiFi lol. Also what's the move for bathroom situations, especially with the little one? And should ...
Got a 14 pounder from Costco and planning to smoke it starting at like 5am. Using my offset smoker with oak and hickory. Planning the low and slow approach, 225 degrees for probably 10-12 hours. Gonna wrap it in butcher paper when it hits the stall. This is my third time doing this so hopefully it t...