Started this thing in May thinking I'd knock it out in a few weekends. Between kids' activities, work, and the ONE time I measured wrong and had to restart half of it, we're looking at September. But dude, it looks amazing. Having everyone over next weekend to show it off. Worth every sore muscle.
Spent the last month working on a simple treehouse in our backyard with my 8 and 10 year old. Nothing fancy, just some 2x8s bolted into the oak tree and a platform with a rope ladder. Watching them haul materials up and actually use their hands to build something with their old man was incredible. T...
Been working from home for 2 years now and honestly I don't know how I'd survive commuting 45 minutes each way like I used to. Getting to eat lunch with my kids some days, being here when they get home from school, not missing stuff. Sure the line between work and home is blurry but I wouldn't trade...
Just finished The Bear and man that show is intense. Currently starting Slow Horses and loving it so far. Need recommendations for what to watch next after I knock these out. Looking for something good but not too heavy since I'm exhausted by 9pm most nights lol
Right now we're doing every other week but with how many activities and sports the kids are in, it's just not working anymore. My ex wants to switch to 5/2 schedule but I'm worried I'll barely see them. Problem is we live 20 minutes apart and work opposite schedules. Anyone dealt with custody change...
My 16 year old just told us she wants to start dating this guy from her school. Seems like a nice kid but he's not a Christian and doesn't show any interest in faith. I know what the Bible says about being unequally yoked and I've talked to her about it but she thinks I'm being too strict and old fa...
Took my 8 year old out to the lake Saturday morning and he actually caught a catfish. The look on his face was priceless. He named it Gerald before we threw it back. Spent the whole day talking about Gerald. Best $40 I've spent on gear in a long time.
My buddy group kind of fell apart after everyone had kids and moved to different suburbs. Now I'm home after work, kids go to bed, and it's just me and the wife in silence. Don't get me wrong, I love my family, but I miss having actual guy friends I can just hang with. Been thinking about joining th...
Used some PTO this week just to sit at home and do nothing basically. Didn't tell my boss I was struggling, just said I needed a personal week. Feels weird to admit I need a break but I was running on fumes. Three days in and I already feel better. Why is it so hard for us guys to just say we're not...
I know this might sound weird but I've been having panic attacks thinking about my kids growing up in this world. Economy is crazy, job market is tough, climate stuff, just everything feels heavy lately. I try to hide it from my family but my wife noticed I've been off. Anyone else dealing with this...
My daughter watches this show called My Hero Academia and I genuinely got pulled in watching an episode with her last night. There's something kind of cool about the character development. Don't tell the guys at work though lol.
Honestly I was nervous about it. Worried about falling behind at work. But being here for my newborn and supporting my wife through recovery was the best decision I've made professionally. I came back to find my team actually ran fine without me constantly checking in. I'm more efficient now because...
Nothing like finding out your manager scheduled a "quick sync" right before you're supposed to pick up your son from daycare. Had to scramble to get my wife to grab him instead. She wasn't thrilled. This is the third time this month. How do you guys deal with managers who don't respect end of day? I...
After 3 months of weekends after the kids go to bed, I finally got my basement done. Got the home theater setup, mini fridge, pool table, and even managed to soundproof it so I'm not disturbing everyone upstairs. Wife thinks I'm crazy but she saw it last night and admitted it's pretty cool. First we...
My 11 year old wants to play Fortnite literally all day. On school days I limit it to weekends but he's constantly asking, complaining that all his friends can play whenever. I let him have like 3 hours Saturday and Sunday but he acts like that's torture. Trying to figure out if I'm being too strict...