With all the garbage she sees online about how she should look and act, I've been really intentional about reinforcing that her value comes from being a daughter of God, not from followers or how she looks. We read scripture together about that and I tell her regularly she's fearfully and wonderfull...
Took the family up to the lake for 4 days. No phones except emergencies, just fishing, hiking, cooking over the fire, and talking. My oldest caught his first bass and my youngest learned to read a map. We made the worst chili anyone's ever tasted but they laughed so hard they cried. Cost way less th...
My boys used to complain the whole time on hikes but I made some changes. Let them pick the trail, pack their own snacks, and I stop complaining when it's hard. We look for rocks and bugs and stuff instead of just grinding toward the summit. They actually ask to go now. Make it about the adventure n...
My 8yo finally won a race against me fair and square. He picked Rainbow Road and destroyed me. I let him win a few times before but not today. He screamed so loud my wife came running thinking something was wrong. Gave him the biggest high five and told him he's officially a legend. Already talking ...
Just upgraded my man cave with a new TV and got the PS5 running smooth. Got a decent gaming chair from Costco that's actually comfortable for long sessions. Looking for speaker recommendations now. How do you guys set yours up? Looking for ideas.
Been in this league for 8 years with the same guys. Made it to the finals and I'm actually in a good position. Been talking trash all season so the pressure is on but in a good way. First time I might actually win the whole thing. Bragging rights are on the line here.
Took 8 weeks when our second was born. Those 8 weeks were incredible - got to know my newborn, helped my wife recover, really bonded with my toddler during the day. Now I'm back at work and I feel like I'm missing everything. My 2 year old cries when I leave in the morning. Is this normal? Does it g...
Saw a young guy at the grocery store today let the door slam in the face of the woman behind him. It's such a small thing but it just bothered me. My dad raised me to do that without thinking. Are we losing these basics or am I just getting old?
Wife walked in on me watching it again and asked why I keep going back to it. Honestly it's comfort food TV. Nothing to figure out, just dumb jokes and familiar characters. Perfect for when I'm too tired to think. Don't judge me lol
Had to sit down with my boys this week and admit that I've been short tempered and not showing them the love of Christ like I should be. I apologized and asked for their forgiveness. My oldest actually hugged me and said he forgives me and that he still thinks I'm a good dad. How do you lead by exam...
3 weeks in and I feel like a zombie. My wife and I are running on fumes. The baby feeds every 2-3 hours around the clock and I can't get more than 30 minutes of solid sleep at a time. I know this is normal but man nobody really prepares you for how brutal sleep deprivation actually is. Does this imp...
My oldest is in his second year of college and has pretty much abandoned everything we taught him about faith. He doesn't go to church, hangs around kids I'm not comfortable with, and when I bring up spiritual things he shuts down. I'm heartbroken but I'm not giving up. I pray for him every single d...
My wife wants to exclusively breastfeed but her supply is low and the baby isn't gaining weight fast enough. Doctor suggested supplementing with formula. Wife is devastated like she's failing. I keep trying to tell her fed is best and that our son needs to eat but she won't hear it. Any advice on ho...
Getting a lot of sideways looks these days because I wear a full suit and tie to Sunday service while most guys show up in jeans and a polo. My old man taught me that how you dress shows respect for the occasion and for those around you. Not trying to be better than anyone but I'm sticking with it. ...
My best friend of 15 years made a comment about his wife that I thought was disrespectful. Called him out on it privately and he got defensive. Haven't heard from him in weeks now. I know I did the right thing but man it stings. A gentleman stands by his principles even when it costs him something. ...