I was at the grocery store and saw a guy struggling with his toddler in the produce section. The kid was melting down over something. I walked past and said 'Don't worry, it gets easier.' He looked at me like I was insane. I didn't have the heart to tell him that was a complete lie and kids just mel...
Let them design their own pizzas and they went crazy with it. Some were actually pretty good, one was questionable but they ate it anyway. Way more fun than ordering takeout and kept everyone entertained for like 3 hours. Definitely doing this again. Thinking about making pasta from scratch next wee...
We've only been doing it for 2 weeks but honestly it's making me more intentional about my faith. My 6 year old said a prayer last night that was just so pure and honest, asking God to help daddy be more patient. I literally teared up. It's making me realize I need to walk the walk if I want them to...
Been reading a lot lately about honor and duty and what it really means to be a man in 2024. For me it starts with taking care of your business. Paying your bills on time. Not spending money you don't have. Teaching your kids that work has value and that you earn what you get. My father always said ...
One of my boys came home the other day and told me about a fight at school. I immediately went into lecture mode about using his fists. Then I stopped and thought about what I was doing. A real leader doesn't just bark orders. He shows you how it's done through his own actions. I told him I was sorr...
My 7 year old will literally watch Ryan's World for 3 hours straight if I let him. I don't get it but at least he's not asking me to buy him stuff every 5 minutes like he used to. Wife thinks I should limit screen time more but honestly some days I need the break lol
I was always the 'too tired' dad. Too tired to play in the yard, too tired to take the kids hiking, too tired for anything. Couple years ago I was like 80 pounds overweight and my knees were shot. Doctor said I was heading for a heart attack. That scared me straight. Lost the weight, started working...
Tried a new spot near my house last weekend and honestly it might be better than the place I've been going to for 5 years. Got me thinking about what everyone's go-to pizza place is. Drop your recommendations if you got em.
Picked up a Traeger yesterday and spent the whole afternoon figuring out how to set it up and calibrate it. Did a test run this evening with some chicken and it came out incredible. Really excited to dial in my technique. Anyone else have a Traeger? Tips appreciated.
Did a digital detox this week, no screens for 3 days. First two days were rough, they were bored and grumpy. By day 3 they were playing outside and creating stuff. Day 4 I let them back on and they went right back to zombie mode. Worth doing occasionally but man it's a constant battle.
My 13 year old is getting into stuff I don't want him around - social media influencers who don't share our values, friends from school who are pushing him to do things against what we've taught him. I can't control his world and I know that's normal but it's hard knowing he's being exposed to so mu...
This has been going on for 3 months now. We agreed on alternating weekends plus Wednesday evenings, but she keeps texting me last minute saying the kids have soccer/birthday parties/whatever and can't come. I get that life happens but it feels deliberate at this point. When I push back she acts like...
Took 8 weeks after our daughter was born and it was incredible. Now I'm back in the office full time and I feel like I'm missing everything. She's already changing so fast and I'm sitting in meetings 8 hours a day. I know I need the job and the paycheck but man this is harder than I expected. The fi...
Sometimes I feel like I'm fighting an uphill battle. My kids go to school and hear stuff from other kids that directly contradicts what we're teaching them at home and church. I want to protect them but I also don't want to shelter them so much they can't actually live in the world. Been trying to f...
My daughter asked why the cashier was scanning things and I said "She's checking our prices" and my son goes "I thought you were checking YOUR prices Dad because you always say we can't afford anything." Did not expect to get roasted by a 6 year old in public.