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...

Trying to raise my two boys right in this world. They see me opening doors for their mom, helping without being asked, speaking to her with respect even when we disagree. I want them to understand that being strong and being respectful aren't opposites. A real man takes care of the people around him...

Reading to my boys before bed and my oldest just leaned his head on my shoulder while I was reading. His little brother was already out. Just sitting there in the lamp light, his weight against me, listening to the story. Didn't want the moment to end. These are the moments you hear about but don't ...

Dude. MY SON SCORED A GOAL. He's been playing for 2 months and was honestly pretty shy about the whole thing. Today he got the ball and just went for it and scored. The celebration was hilarious, he didn't even know what to do with himself. I've never been more proud of anything in my life. Already ...

Told her I was reading a book about anti-gravity. She didn't even look up from her phone. I said 'it's impossible to put down' and she actually threw a pillow at me. I'll take it as a win. She acknowledged I exist.

We've been at this for like 6 weeks. Every single day I'd show him the bunny ears method and he'd just look confused. This morning something clicked and he did it three times in a row without help. He's so proud of himself and honestly I'm just as proud. No more velcro shoes in this house.

Came home from work and he had made a card with crayon drawings of us doing all these things together. Pizza, baseball, riding bikes. Inside it just said "Youre the best dad ever." Spelling error and all, I literally have it framed on my desk. Don't even care if nobody understands what the drawings ...

Been putting this off for like 6 months. My 8 year old asked why I never fix anything and it hurt but also lit a fire under me. Spent 20 minutes on YouTube and banged it out this morning. He watched the whole time and when the drip stopped he was like 'dad you're a superhero'. I'll take it.

Called in and told my boss I needed a mental health day. Felt guilty about it but I was just completely burnt out and couldn't face another meeting. Spent the day at home, went for a walk, played some guitar, did some breathing exercises my therapist taught me. Feeling so much better now. I think I ...

Took the kids camping at state park about two hours away. First night was great but Saturday morning it started raining hard and the tent was leaking in the corner where we stored our gear. We ended up packing up and heading to a hotel for the second night which kind of defeated the purpose but at l...

My mom invited us over this Sunday and I've already been stressed about it all week. I know it sounds ridiculous but I get so anxious thinking about sitting around the table with everyone judging what I'm doing with my life. My brother's got his fancy job, my sister just got engaged... and here I am...

Started my garden bed project Saturday morning and finished by afternoon. Grabbed some cedar boards from the hardware store, drilled them together, added soil and some seeds. My kids helped which made it take longer but they were actually interested in watching things grow. Hoping we get some decent...

Been working with him all summer and today he just took off down the driveway and didn't fall once. I was literally chasing him and yelling and he's just cruising like he's been doing it forever. The smile on his face when he realized he did it... man I think I got something in my eye. Definitely fr...

Been wanting to try this for years but never had the guts. Grabbed one from Costco, followed a YouTube tutorial, and just let the smoker do its thing overnight. Pulled it at 6am this morning and it was literally the best meat I've ever made. Neighbors definitely smelled it and I'm not mad about that...