Been putting this off for like 2 years. Got the lumber delivered yesterday and I'm actually going to do this. Kids want to help which is going to slow me down but whatever, quality time right? Anyone got tips for a first timer? I'm mostly worried about making sure it's level and not collapsing when ...

I'm now the guy who laughs at his own jokes before the punchline. My kids have started doing it too. This is my legacy. I'm actually proud.

Cashier asked me if I found everything okay. I said 'No, I'm still looking for the exit to my life.' She did not appreciate my humor. My kids were already embarrassed before we even got to the register so I figured why not go all in.

Is that your kids will repeat your bad jokes at school and you'll get a call from the teacher. Happened to me twice now. The principal knows me by name. Worth it.

Went to fix a couple rotten boards and ended up ripping out half the deck. There's water damage everywhere underneath. This was supposed to be a 2 hour job and now I'm looking at spending like 1500 bucks and a month of weekends fixing this thing. Anyone else had a small project turn into a nightmare...

Just stepped in a puddle my son left on the kitchen floor. I've decided this is worse than any actual crime. Wet socks are the enemy of humanity. My kids think it's hilarious when I complain but they have no idea the internal rage a wet sock causes. Anyone else irrationally hate this or is it just m...

Started at 6am Saturday, wrapped it in foil around hour 8, pulled it off at 8pm. Temp was perfect, meat was falling apart. My wife said it was the best thing I've ever cooked. Worth every minute of standing out there checking the thermometer. Now I'm addicted and want to smoke something every weeken...

Started using a co-parenting app instead of texting my ex and it's been a game changer. No more misunderstandings about pickup times and everything is documented. Before we were always going back and forth on when I was supposed to grab the kids and it created so much drama. Highly recommend if you'...

Looking to take my kids camping this fall and want somewhere that's not too far from the city. We're thinking 2-3 days, nothing too crazy. My oldest wants to catch fish and the younger one just wants s'mores basically. Would prefer somewhere with decent trails but nothing extreme. State parks are fi...

So my ex is supposed to have the kids every other weekend but she's been pushing me to take them extra days constantly. I don't mind helping out but she's making it impossible to plan anything. Last month she asked me to keep them 3 extra days without notice. I told her no this time and now she's ma...

Been wanting to do a full brisket for like 2 years and finally did it last Saturday. Started at 6am, smoke going until about 6pm. Wrapped it in butcher paper halfway through and let it rest for an hour. Sliced it up and it was so tender. The family went crazy for it. Took forever but totally worth i...

Two years ago I was married, working 60 hours a week, barely seeing my kids. Now I have them 50 percent of the time and work 45 hours. The money is tighter and I'm busier than ever, but I actually know my kids now. I know what their favorite foods are, their friend drama, their dreams. I miss the fi...

He's been playing for like two months and actually improving. Today during the game he got a loose ball, kept his composure, and scored. The whole sideline was screaming but what got me was how HE reacted - just pure joy. He ran back to his teammates like it was the World Cup final. I teared up a li...

Not a professional athlete or a celebrity or a superhero. Just like me. I'm literally just a guy with a job and a family. But he said he wants to be a dad who builds things and goes to work and comes home and plays with his kids. I had to excuse myself and cry in the garage for a minute. Peak dad mo...

Been working with my 8 year old on his handshake. Firm grip, eye contact, say your name clear. My dad taught me this way and I never forgot it. Saw him shake hands with his coach yesterday and the coach actually commented on it. That's the kind of thing that sticks with people. Not trying to brag bu...