Been back at the office for a week after my leave ended and I miss my son so much. I keep looking at pictures of him on my phone during meetings. My coworkers are probably getting sick of it but I don't care. I never expected to feel this way. Now I'm stressed about work AND anxious about leaving hi...
My son is 5 weeks old and I feel like we're doing something wrong. He'll sleep for like 20-30 minutes then wake up screaming. We've tried different swaddles, white noise, room temperature, everything. My wife and I are running on like 3 hours of sleep a night and I'm starting to hallucinate. Is this...
Been having major anxiety lately about money and whether I'm doing enough to support my family. I know we're fine financially but my brain keeps telling me I should be doing more, earning more, being better. It's affecting my sleep and I snapped at my wife over nothing yesterday. Started therapy las...
Caught myself about to lie to my kids today about something small and just stopped. Told them the truth instead even though it made me look bad. Realized they're watching everything I do way more than they listen to what I say. If I want them to walk in integrity I actually have to do it myself. It'...
My daughter just turned 11 and is starting middle school next month. She's literally the only one in her group chat without a phone. I want to get her one but I'm terrified of what she'll access and who she'll talk to. What age did you give your kids phones and what safeguards did you put in place t...
Been dating my girlfriend for 3 months and she's already asking to come pick up my kids with me. I don't think it's the right time yet but she keeps saying I'm keeping her hidden and it makes things weird. My ex will lose her mind if she sees this. With my kids it's complicated because my son is sti...
I told him it's a fatherly duty. He groaned so hard I think he pulled something. Mission accomplished.
Spent the last 3 weekends working on this thing. Watched like a million YouTube videos and somehow didn't fall off the ladder. Kids are absolutely losing it. My back is destroyed but it was worth every ounce of pain. If anyone else is thinking about doing this, make sure your foundation is solid and...
Man I was out every weekend before kids. Thought my life was over when my first was born but honestly? I wouldn't trade it. Miss sleeping past 6am and just being spontaneous but gained so much more. My identity went from 'that guy who knows all the bars' to 'that guy who knows all the playground equ...
We went yesterday and my son kept yelling 'THE BOOK IS CALLING ME' every time he found something he wanted. The librarian was not amused. He's 7 and I don't know where he gets this stuff but I'm dying laughing the whole time.
Been divorced 8 months now. We're doing 50/50 which sounds fair but I'm exhausted. One week on one week off and I feel like I'm never catching a rhythm. Every time I'm getting settled she's back to switch again. Anyone else feel like the arrangement works on paper but feels chaotic in reality?
Got a new offset smoker last month and I cannot stop using it. Brisket, ribs, chicken, you name it. My neighbors probably hate me but the smell is incredible. Trying to perfect my rub recipe. What's everyone's go-to meat to smoke?
Used to work 60 hour weeks and miss basically everything. Kids would show me drawings and I'd half listen while checking emails. Wife was running the house solo. Made the switch to a smaller company last year, went down to 45 hours and honestly it's been life changing. I actually know what my kids a...
He passed it down to me last year, it was beat to hell. Spent the last 3 weekends stripping it, repainting, reinforcing the legs. My oldest asked if he could help on the last day and we stained the top together. It's not museum quality but it's solid now and my kids are already asking if they can he...
I was that guy sneaking beers in the garage, telling myself it wasn't a problem. My oldest asked me why I smelled funny one time and that destroyed me. Finally admitted I needed help and went to rehab. Sober since day one. My kids actually want to be around me now instead of finding excuses to hang ...