Our son is 3 weeks old and I'm still a mess. The sleep deprivation is real, I've caught myself almost nodding off at work twice this week. My wife and I aren't even communicating well because we're both so tired and cranky. The baby seems fine, eating okay, but I just feel completely lost. Everyone ...
She's 8 weeks old and today while I was changing her diaper she just looked up and smiled. Like a real smile, not gas. I literally teared up. All those rough nights, the feeling of being overwhelmed, suddenly felt worth it. My wife got home from an errand and I immediately told her about it. Small m...
Looking to get a bigger tent since our old dome tent is getting cramped with two kids now. Was thinking a cabin-style tent that's at least 8 person. We do family camping like 4-5 times a year and I want something that'll last. Don't want to spend over $400 if possible. Has anyone used one of those C...
Our 4 month old is still waking up 2-3 times a night and I'm dying. I know 4 months is still early but I'm seeing other parents with babies around the same age sleeping 6-8 hour stretches. Is there something we're doing wrong? Should we be sleep training? I feel like I'm failing because my kid isn't...
Took my son on a 3 mile trail last Sunday and I underestimated how slow it would go. Lots of stops to look at bugs, rocks, streams. We turned back after 1.5 miles because his legs got tired and he wanted to be carried. I was sweating buckets carrying a 40lb kid uphill. My wife laughed the whole time...
I'm constantly worried I'm screwing up my kids. Did I say something wrong today? Am I too strict? Not strict enough? Not spending enough time with them? My mind just cycles through all the ways I could be messing them up. My wife says I'm a great dad but I can't shake the feeling that I'm always fal...
Spent the last 3 months organizing my garage and I'm actually proud of it for once. Got new pegboard walls, a solid workbench, and labeled drawers for all my tools. My wife said it looks nice and that's the first compliment she's given my man cave in years. Been building a birdhouse for the backyard...
My oldest asked if we could go fishing together and I realized I haven't done it since before he was born. Picked up some basic gear last week and we went to the local pond. Caught some bluegill and he was so excited every time we got a bite. It's giving me an excuse to get outside more and honestly...
My wife and I are having some tension around how much we push faith on the kids. She wants them to choose their own path, I want to be more intentional about raising them with strong Christian values. I'm not talking about forcing anything, but like teaching them Bible stories, having family devotio...
Been working from home for 2 years and now corporate is pushing everyone back to the office 3 days a week starting next month. I miss my kids during the day as it is and this commute is going to eat up another 10 hours a week. I actually like my job but I dont like my job THAT much. Thinking about j...
Long car trips are brutal with my 4 year old. Hes been asking about using my phone to watch cartoons but obviously I dont want to just hand him my device all the time. Is an iPad with parental controls and educational apps actually a decent solution? My parents think im crazy for even considering it...
Got back from 8 weeks off and holy crap I forgot what this job was like. Three weeks back and I'm pulling late nights and my inbox never stops. Trying to be present for the baby in the mornings but I'm exhausted all the time. How do you guys balance being there for your family and not letting work c...
My old Craftsman finally gave up the ghost after 15 years. Looking to replace it without dropping 2 grand. Need something reliable that won't destroy my back. Anyone have suggestions? Preferably something I can pick up locally this weekend.
Son: Dad why do you always pick the boring cereal? Me: Because son, life isn't about the sugary stuff, it's about the fiber. Son: That's the saddest thing you've ever said. He's 6 and already roasting me.
Anyone else get weird anxiety the moment their kids walk into the classroom? I know it's irrational but my chest gets tight and I start catastrophizing about everything that could go wrong. My wife says I need to talk to someone about it but I keep putting it off. It gets better throughout the day b...