I told him his room was so messy it looked like a tornado hit it. He goes, 'Dad, tornadoes don't leave toys everywhere, they clean everything up.' Like where is this confidence coming from? I'm the worst at this game.
I'm struggling with this. My kids are 7 and 10 and right now they get about an hour on weekends but I'm wondering if I'm being too strict. My wife thinks we should let them have a little more especially when we're cooking dinner. What's everyone else doing? I don't want them glued to devices but I a...
My daughter told her friend's mom that I'm 'the coolest dad ever because he lets me pick the music in the car.' I literally just let her play the Disney soundtrack and she thought I was the best. That's all it takes apparently. I'm riding this high for the next month.
Went to a restaurant last week and watched a younger guy just bark orders at the waitress like she was beneath him. No please, no thank you, talking down to her. I wanted to say something but it wasn't my place. But it made me think about how important it is that we raise boys who understand basic r...
With all this modern confusion about what a man is supposed to be, I'm trying to raise my boy the old fashioned way. Firm handshakes, looking people in the eye, standing up for what's right even when it's unpopular, taking responsibility for his mistakes. He's 12 and already getting pushback from sc...
My 9 year old asked me why I told him to be kind to everyone at school but I was just mean to someone on the phone. That hurt. He was right. I realized I've been preaching values but not always walking them out myself. How can I expect my kids to follow Christ if they don't see it in me? Started bei...
I want to lead my family spiritually but honestly bedtime prayers feel awkward and forced sometimes. I sit there and pray these generic kid prayers and I don't feel like I'm really teaching them anything meaningful about having a real relationship with God. How do you guys make prayer feel authentic...
This might seem small but after years of my wife doing all the breakfast stuff, I finally nailed my pancake recipe. Added a little vanilla and the fluffy factor just clicked. My 4 year old asked for seconds and said they tasted like clouds. I'm riding this high all week.
A dozer. My kids did not appreciate this one but I thought it was gold.
Spent way too much money on a soundbar and some bookshelf speakers but man the difference is insane. Playing Call of Duty feels like I'm actually in the game now. Wife is definitely not happy about the cable management though lol.
My old man passed two years ago. Last week I put his college ring on my right hand. It's a 1968 class ring, solid gold, initials on the inside. He was a man of few words but he led by example. He showed up. He took care of his family. He treated everyone from the CEO to the janitor with the same res...
Just wanted to share something positive. Been a stay at home dad for 2 years now and I was honestly in a really dark place. Started going to the gym 4 times a week about 6 weeks ago and I'm telling you guys, it's been a game changer. My anxiety is way down, I'm sleeping better, and I just feel more ...
We finally finished the kitchen remodel and I am absolutely exhausted but also proud. Pulled out the old cabinets myself, refinished the hardwood, installed new counters and sink. Spent basically every Saturday and Sunday from March through June working on it while my wife watched the kids. It was w...
Third time this month she's kept the kids an extra day without asking. I had plans and had to cancel. When I texted about it she just said they were having fun and didn't want to disrupt them. How am I supposed to plan anything if I can't trust the schedule? Do I need to go back to court over this o...
Got a note from school today that made my whole week. Apparently during circle time the teacher asked what makes someone a hero and my 8yo said her dad because I help her practice soccer and I never yell even when she messes up. Never thought I was doing anything special but apparently it's getting ...