Finally got some peace and quiet after the kids went down and threw on the latest season. First episode was wild. Anyone else following this or am I just behind on everything like usual?

Corporate grind had me working 60 hours a week, never home for dinner, missed my youngest's first steps. Wife makes good money so we decided I'd step back. Lost the title, the money, the 'identity' I built for 15 years. Took some hits to the ego honestly. But I've been here for everything the past t...

Switched companies six months ago to a place that actually respects remote work and flexible hours. I can take my son to his 10am dentist appointment without explaining myself. Can log back on at 7pm if I need to. Nobody questions it. Productivity is somehow way up because I'm not stressed about mis...

Walked past his room last night and heard clicking sounds. Opened the door and there he is on his laptop playing some online game with his buddies. Said they were in the middle of something and couldn't stop. I'm furious. Took the laptop away but now he's not talking to me and my wife says I overrea...

Wife says I spend too much time out at the grill and I said thats the point. Been experimenting with dry rubs and spent the afternoon Saturday smoking some brisket. Got a probe thermometer now so I can actually see whats going on inside without lifting the lid every 5 minutes. Trying to perfect my t...

Five years ago I was that guy hitting bars every weekend, sleeping till noon on Saturdays, spending money on stupid stuff. Now I'm falling asleep at 8pm watching my kids play video games and getting excited about a good deal on diapers. Honestly I miss the spontaneity sometimes. Like just calling bu...

Seeing too much of this lately. Fellas if you don't respect your wife in public and in private then your kids won't either. I make a point to speak kindly about her to the kids and I never argue with her in front of them. If we disagree we handle it behind closed doors like adults. The way you treat...

Apparently my 8 year old told his friends I could lift a car. I can't. But man did that hit different. Picked him up extra high when he got in the car just to keep the dream alive a little longer.

Small win but I'll take it. Baby slept from 11pm to 3am last night and I actually felt human this morning instead of a zombie.

Hadn't been in years. Took my oldest son out on the lake last month and we caught nothing but we talked the whole time. Gonna make it a monthly thing. Already told him we're going again this Saturday. Kids grow up too fast man.

Took him to my company picnic and noticed his handshake was weak and his eyes were looking at the ground. Pulled him aside and showed him the right way. Firm grip eye contact and a couple pumps. Nothing too aggressive but nothing soft either. He practiced a few times and then went back out there. Sm...

So I signed us up for a kayak rental at the lake last Saturday without really thinking it through. Wife was not amused but we went anyway. It was way harder than it looked and my shoulders are still sore but honestly it was pretty fun once we got the hang of it. Definitely going back but maybe with ...

Started dripping yesterday and I'm pretty sure it's just the cartridge that needs replacing. Watched a YouTube video and seems doable. Don't wanna call a plumber and drop 200 bucks on something that looks easy enough. Anyone done this before? What should I know before I start taking things apart?

We set up the tent Saturday morning and I realized I left half the stakes at home. Had to improvise with branches and rope. It held up fine but my 8 year old spent the whole night worried it would collapse. He slept in the truck anyway. Next time I'm doing a checklist before we leave.

Literally jumped when I saw the school number on my phone because usually its not great news. Turns out my oldest has been showing real improvement in his reading and helping other kids in the class. Teacher said he's developed into a real leader in the classroom. Got off the phone and immediately w...