Turning 45 next month and I've been thinking about how much has changed. I miss the freedom I guess. Sleeping in without feeling guilty. Going out whenever I wanted without planning childcare. My body felt different too, I could eat garbage and not feel it. But honestly I wouldn't trade my kids for ...
I work long hours and sometimes I feel like I'm failing my kids because I miss stuff or I'm too tired to be present. My wife says I'm doing fine but I can't shake this feeling that I should be doing more. I started seeing a therapist last month which helps but some days are still really hard. Anyone...
Spent the last 6 months organizing my garage and I just hung the last pegboard yesterday. Got all my tools where I can actually find them now instead of digging through three toolboxes. My oldest came out and asked if he could help with the next project. Totally worth the time investment. Now I need...
Married with two kids now and I love my family, I really do. But sometimes I think about my 20s when I could just go on a road trip with buddies whenever I wanted, or sleep in, or not have to plan every single weekend around nap schedules and soccer games. My wife says it gets better as they get old...
My 4 month old has decided that my shoulder is his personal toilet apparently. But like, he smiled at me for the first time today? Like a real intentional smile not the gas smiles. Worth every bit of baby poop. This kid already has me completely wrapped around his finger.
Found it in my lunchbox this morning. Just a crayon drawing of us fishing together and it says "Dad you are the best best friend ever love you so much." Man I needed that today after a rough week at work. Framed it already. This job is so worth it.
So my 7 year old asked me why I don't pray before bed anymore like I used to. Hit me like a truck honestly. Been so wrapped up in work stress and bills that I've basically abandoned my evening prayers. How do I teach my kids to trust God when they see me stressed out all the time? Trying to start ba...
He's been grinding this game for months talking trash the whole time saying he was going to destroy me. Yesterday it happened. 24-17 in the fourth quarter and he just had that look on his face like he knew he had it. I let him win the next one but he doesn't know that lol. So proud of that kid thoug...
Got those perfect grill marks on my steaks tonight and my family acted like I just invented fire. My wife said I was more excited about the meat than I was about her birthday gift. She's not wrong. There's just something about the sizzle and the smell that makes you feel like you've accomplished som...
Been in the same league with my buddies for 8 years. It's the one thing I look forward to every year. Our draft day is basically a whole thing - we do it in person, order pizza, crack some beers. It's probably the most fun I have all year not gonna lie. Already doing my research on who to target thi...
Planning to take my 12 year old on his first real fishing trip. Renting a cabin up north for a long weekend and I'm more excited than he is probably haha. Been watching some tutorials on proper technique so I can actually teach him something instead of just winging it like my dad did with me.
Just wanted to post something positive. Started seeing a therapist three months ago and it's been life changing. I was skeptical at first but learning actual tools to manage the panic and racing thoughts has made such a difference. Been able to be more present with my family. If you've been thinking...
I snapped at my kid yesterday over something really stupid and I still feel awful about it. Yelled at him for not putting his shoes away. He just looked at me like I was a monster. Been dealing with stress at work and I know that's not his fault but I took it out on him anyway. Hate that I do this.
I feel guilty taking time for myself. Even just going to the gym for an hour feels selfish when I know there's laundry piling up or the house needs work. My therapist keeps saying I need to prioritize my own mental health but I don't know how to stop feeling like I'm failing if I'm not constantly do...
Been back at the office for 3 days after my 2 weeks off and I feel absolutely miserable. Miss seeing my daughter during the day. My wife is managing but I hate that I'm not there to help with the tough moments. The office feels so pointless right now. Anyone else struggle with this? Does it get easi...