Been working with my 8 year old on having a firm handshake and making eye contact when he meets someone. My dad did this with me and I've always appreciated it. Seems like a lost art these days with kids just waving or not saying hello at all. Started with handshake practice with uncles and grandpa....
My son gave us his first real social smile this morning and I literally teared up. My wife was changing his diaper and he just looked right at her and smiled. We got it on video. I know people say babies smile in their sleep and whatever but this was different, he was looking right at us. Best feeli...
My dad had all these tools from when he passed that were just sitting in the garage. Decided to actually learn how to use them instead of letting them collect dust. Been taking online classes and building small stuff. Just finished a bookshelf for my daughter's room and she loves it. It's therapeuti...
My dad used to say respect is automatic just because you're the father and the man of the house. I'm trying a different approach with my kids and asking them to respect me through my actions and consistency instead of expecting it based on my position. My old man thinks I'm soft for this. But I thin...
Been hitting Chipotle too much lately. My kids are cool with pretty much anything but I'm sick of the same stuff. We've got like 25 minutes between school pickup and practice so gotta be something fast. Any suggestions for the area around Oak and Main?
Dude I'm not even gonna lie I got a little misty eyed. Been working with him for like 2 months and today he just took off down the driveway and didn't fall. My wife got it on video. This is the best day ever.
I told her because I'm tired. She goes dad you're always tired. And I said yeah that's what being a dad is all about. She just shook her head like I was the dumbest person alive. She's 7 btw so that hurt a little.
We were just sitting on the couch watching cartoons together and he just randomly said it. I didn't do anything special that day. Just hung out with him. But man that hit different. Made me tear up a little. He's 5 and I know he wont always say stuff like this. Gonna cherish that moment.
I know this sounds ridiculous but I'm genuinely proud. Usually my wife does this because she says it's less chaotic with her. But she had a dentist appointment so I was on dad duty. I let them each pick one snack, gave them a list to help find items, and we were in and out in like 45 minutes with no...
Been grilling on a basic charcoal setup for years and finally pulled the trigger on a pellet grill. Made brisket last weekend and my neighbors came over asking what we were cooking because the smell was insane. Worth every penny. Already planning my next cook.
Kid came home and mentioned mom let him stay up til 11pm on a school night. Part of me wants to say something but I also know I'm not there those days and don't want to undermine her parenting. Where's the line between staying involved and being overbearing? We're not on bad terms but definitely not...
We've been doing 10 minutes after breakfast where everyone shares something they're grateful for and we pray together. My wife and I weren't doing this before and honestly it's changed the whole tone of our home. The kids actually look forward to it and we're seeing more kindness between them. If yo...
We were just sitting in the driveway after dinner and she randomly said it. No context. No reason. Just pure honesty from a 9 year old. I've had a rough couple weeks at work and been stressed, but man that one sentence made everything better. These moments don't come around enough.
My 4 year old told me at school today that his friend didn't have any chicken nuggets for lunch. So my son gave his friend half of his. Teacher told me he did it without being asked. When she told me I had to walk away because I was about to cry in the pickup line like an idiot. Raising a good kid. ...
My 4 year old woke up with a fever this morning and my wife has back to back meetings all day. I have a client presentation at 2pm that I cant reschedule. Do I try to find childcare last minute or do I just tell my boss and ask to move it? This happens like once a month and I feel like I'm always pu...