Used to spend every weekend hitting different countries, living out of a backpack, no plans. Now I'm coordinating carpool schedules and my idea of adventure is trying a new pizza place on Saturday night. Honestly I miss the freedom and the spontaneity, but watching my 7 year old score his first goal...
Got a guys weekend planned at our favorite lake and I'm so hyped I'm already packed even though it's only Tuesday. Haven't been fishing in like 6 months because between work and kids I just haven't had time. My wife basically forced me to go which is hilarious cause she was like you NEED this. She's...
Cleaned out the grill, got my new thermometer, picked up some nice cuts of brisket and ribeyes for the weekend. There's something about firing up the grill that just makes me feel like a man again. My 8 year old wants to help this time which is actually pretty cool. Teaching him about temperature an...
Not gonna lie, I teared up yesterday when my son gave me his first real smile. He's 6 weeks old and up until now I've been wondering if he even likes me since he mostly just cries when I hold him. But yesterday he looked right at me and smiled. My wife caught it on video. That's my favorite thing ev...
Been thinking about this a lot lately. Lost: spontaneity, my social life, decent sleep, a clean car, my six pack (hello dad bod), time with my wife, hobbies, money, peace and quiet. Gained: unconditional love, purpose, patience I didn't know I had, an excuse to watch cartoons, the funniest moments o...
Our son came home yesterday and I'm pretty sure I've googled 'is baby breathing normal' about 47 times. He makes these weird grunting noises when he sleeps and it's freaking me out. Wife says it's normal but she's asleep and I'm down here basically watching him like a hawk. Anyone else get crazy par...
So apparently when I'm tired I snore really loud and my wife keeps elbowing me awake because it wakes the baby. But also the baby wakes up like every 2 hours to eat so neither of us are sleeping anyway. I suggested I just sleep in the other room a couple nights a week to catch up and she looked at m...
I was trying to have a serious talk but he cut me off and said 'Costco, duh.' Apparently they're in the baby aisle. I'm not correcting him, his answer is way better than the actual talk I was planning.
This is hard to admit but I've been going through a rough faith season and my kids keep asking why I seem different during family Bible time. I want to lead them spiritually but I feel like I'm faking it and they can probably tell. My wife hasn't even noticed yet but I know I need to deal with this ...
My 6 year old refused ice cream yesterday and I asked him why. He said 'Dad, ice cream is too cold for my teeth when they're hot.' I didn't even know his teeth were hot. Kids man.
My 8 year old came home yesterday repeating something his mom told him about me being irresponsible because I'm late on child support by like 10 days. The kid is now worried I can't take care of him. I'm literally sending the money this week, it's just a timing thing, but she's already poisoning him...
My wife busted me using the kid's strawberry body wash on my hair in the shower yesterday. I had just grabbed whatever was there. Now she keeps asking why my hair smells like a kindergarten classroom and the kids think it's the funniest thing ever. My 5 year old keeps leaning over and smelling my he...
So my ex texted me yesterday asking if she can flip our weekends around because her new boyfriend invited her and the kids on a surprise beach trip. This is the third time in two months she's asked to change the schedule on short notice. I had already made plans with my dad and the boys for a fishin...
Things with my ex are still pretty tense. We keep arguing over text about pick-up times and the kids' schedules. Someone mentioned there are apps specifically for co-parenting communication. Anyone use one of those? Does it actually help keep things civil or is it just another thing to manage?
Just wanted to post a win here because I've been reading this forum for a long time and people's posts helped me stay sane. Had my final custody hearing yesterday and the judge awarded me equal time with my kids. It was brutal and expensive but worth every penny. My ex fought me hard but I documente...