Fair and square. No throwing the race. She picked Rainbow Road, I thought I had it, and she blue shelled me right at the finish. Then she did the little victory lap dance and said "thanks for letting me win daddy" even though she totally didn't. Made my whole week.

Took the leap last year. Left a six figure job because I was missing everything and burning out hard. People thought we were crazy. But my kids actually know their dad now instead of seeing him exhausted and angry every evening. We're tighter financially but we're richer in every way that matters. D...

5 years ago I was 280 pounds, worked a desk job, and thought my athletic days were long behind me. Started running just 2 miles because my doctor said I had to do something. Today I finished my third marathon. The crazy part isn't the running though, it's that I don't recognize who I was before. I'm...

We were just sitting on the couch and he randomly said "Dad you're the best dad in the whole universe and maybe even in other universes too." I have no idea where it came from but I'm riding this high forever. Framed that moment in my head. This is why I do everything.

I know this sounds weird but I feel lonely even though I've got a wife, kids, and coworkers around all day. Nobody really knows what's going on in my head. My buddies mostly just talk about sports and work and I can't seem to connect with people on a deeper level. Sometimes I feel like I'm just goin...

Sunday meal prep turned into this whole thing where I made like 5 different lunches and some breakfasts for the week ahead. My wife has been after me to do this for months. Made chicken bowls, pasta stuff, some kind of breakfast casserole thing. Having everything ready to grab in the morning has mad...

Took the boys camping up at Morrison Lake for the first time. I am NOT a camping guy. Got bitten to hell by mosquitos, forgot the camping pillow so I slept on a log basically, and we had to turn back on the hike because my 6yo got tired. But they caught their first fish and my oldest said it was "th...

Usually when I try to help with school stuff my 9yo will just zone out or ask his mom instead. Today he had a math problem and actually sat there while I worked through it with him and then he GOT IT. He even thanked me. I know it's a small thing but man it felt good to actually be helpful with the ...

Hawks are playing the Flames and I've got money on it. Actually no I don't because I learned my lesson last time but I'm still invested. Got some wings in the oven and a cooler full of beer. Wife is out with her friends so I have the living room to myself. Life's pretty good right now.

We tried this new spot called Vinny's last weekend and hands down best pizza I've had in years. Crispy crust, good sauce, not greasy. It's becoming the new default order spot. My kids have already requested it three times this week. If you're in the area you gotta check it out.

I'm turning into my dad and I'm only 34. Spent all morning analyzing why my grass is patchy and just ordered new seed and some fancy soil test kit. My wife thinks I'm insane. When did lawn care become interesting to me? Send help.

I know everyone dreams about leaving their soul-crushing office job and I finally did it last year. I'm my own boss, work from home, no commute. Should be living the dream right? Weird thing is I kind of miss the structure. I miss having coworkers to grab lunch with. Miss the forced routine. Now I'm...

Been divorced for 2 years now, 50/50 custody with my ex. Everything's smooth during the regular week but man, holiday transitions are getting harder. My 7 and 10 year old get confused about where they're supposed to be on certain days and my ex keeps changing what time is best for pickup. Anyone els...

Started at 285, down to 205 now. Everyone's telling me how great I look and congrats, you must feel amazing. And I do physically, but honestly I'm kind of lost. Spent so much mental energy on the weight loss that I didn't think about who I am beyond that. My whole identity was wrapped up in being th...

We were combo feeding and my daughter was getting frustrated switching between breast and bottle. Talked to the lactation consultant and switched to bottle feeding pumped milk and she's so much happier now. My wife can actually get a break and I'm bonding with our daughter during feedings. Took us a...