Had a situation at work where I made a call that didn't go the way I planned. Instead of making excuses or blaming circumstances, I owned it in front of my team and my boss. Explained what I'd do differently next time. Respect isn't about being perfect, it's about being honest. My boy was there that...
First time dad here with a 6 week old and I'm losing my mind. She'll sleep maybe 45 minutes to an hour max then wake up screaming. My wife and I are running on fumes. Tried everything - white noise machine, blackout curtains, different swaddling techniques. Read that some babies just have shorter sl...
Haven't posted in a while but wanted to come back and share this. Got divorced about 18 months ago and honestly it was a wake up call. I was 265 pounds, miserable, and just going through the motions. Decided to change everything. Started running, cut out the drinking, actually meal prep now which is...
Before my son was born I was all about the hustle, the next promotion, the next thing to buy. Pretty shallow existence if I'm being honest. Now he's 2 and a half and I genuinely don't care about most of that stuff anymore. I want to be present. I want to remember these moments. I miss the simplicity...
My therapist keeps telling me I need to take better care of myself. I get it but between work and the kids I barely have time to shower let alone do all these relaxation things everyone talks about. I'm trying to do a 10 minute walk in the morning before everyone wakes up but some days I just can't ...
Had a full blown panic attack in the parking lot before my shift today. Chest tightness, couldn't catch my breath, the whole thing. My wife says I should talk to my boss about it but I feel like that makes me look weak. I just sat in the car for 20 minutes and eventually went in. Made it through the...
My buddy keeps inviting me out to fish at this lake about 45 minutes away and I think I want to actually get into it this year. I've got like no equipment. What do I need to get started without spending a ton of money? And is it true that early morning is the best time or is that just what people sa...
I know this probably sounds small to some people but I'm so proud right now. He's been struggling a little with reading and we've been working with him every night. Today he just picked up a book and read a whole sentence out loud on his own. The look on his face was priceless. Wife and I took him f...
Caught my oldest at school trying to copy homework answers off a smart kid. We had a long talk about it and he said "but everyone does it." I get it. I want him to succeed. But also I want him to be a man of character more than a man with a good GPA. Been praying about how to instill that without be...
Yep, was changing a diaper this morning and baby projectile pooped all over my chest and into my beard. Now I get why everyone says to keep wet wipes within arm's reach at all times. My daughter thought it was hilarious. I'm still processing what happened.
Our son is 6 weeks old and the only way he falls asleep is if I'm holding him. I can't put him down without him screaming. I've tried the bassinet, the crib, swaddling, white noise, everything. My wife and I are tag teaming just to get 2 hour stretches of sleep ourselves. Please tell me this phase e...
My boss sets the expectation that we're always on call basically and I'm tired of it. Every night I'm checking my phone waiting for some crisis and half the time nothing happens. I want to actually be present with my family but I'm paranoid about missing something important. How do you guys handle t...
I’m going to trial to get my son back from DCF, his mother abused him, and I’ve been trying to get him back ever since does anybody have any tips for me for Home visits with DCF or what they look for or any little advice I’ll take it!
Anyone else wake up at 3am just spiraling about money or health or whether you're doing parenting right? Had one last night and couldn't fall back asleep for hours. Just laid there thinking about everything wrong with my life and my choices. Finally got up and drank some water and tried to breathe. ...
My kids keep asking for one more thing. Water, bathroom, another hug, their other stuffed animal. Last night I said 'I'm running a hotel and you guys keep requesting room service.' My wife laughed but also told me to stop encouraging them with material. Worth it though.