Before kids I was spontaneous, could pick up and go anywhere. Had money for stupid stuff I didn't need. Could take a girl out without planning childcare weeks in advance. Now? I plan dinner dates like I'm orchestrating a military operation. But man the way my kids look at me when I show up to their ...
Because it wanted to improve its *punchline*. Okay I'll see myself out.
Had a good corporate gig, lots of hours. Finally hit a breaking point when my son asked me why I missed his baseball game and I realized I didn't even know he was playing. Took a step back, found contract work I can do from home. We're tighter financially but my mental health is way better and I'm a...
Been working on this for three weekends straight. Built custom shelving for my tools and fishing gear so I can actually see what I have instead of searching through piles. Feels good to have an organized space again. Now if I can just convince my wife that I NEED that new circular saw...
I know soccer is just a sport but watching my 6yo's face when he realized he scored was everything. He ran straight to the sideline looking for me in the crowd. That moment is something I'll never forget. Dude was on cloud nine all day. We grabbed ice cream after and he kept replaying it. This is wh...
My 11yo came home upset because some kids were being mean about her art project. Instead of getting discouraged she printed out her work, showed it to the teacher, and asked if it could be displayed in the hallway. Teacher said yes. Now seeing her walk past that display with her head up is killing m...
Hey guys, I'm really trying to live out what I preach about patience and grace but man, it's hard. My 7yo deliberately disobeyed me today and I could feel my blood boiling. I took a breath, prayed for like 2 seconds, and somehow managed to discipline him without yelling. Later he asked why I wasn't ...
I don't know when this started but I'm anxious about literally everything now. Work stuff, money, my health, whether I locked the door three times over. I'll check it and then immediately forget if I checked it. Can't focus at work because my brain won't shut up. Tried talking to my doctor but the a...
My buddies keep texting asking to hang out and I just don't have the energy to respond half the time. When I do see them I can barely laugh at jokes that would normally kill me. Had to cancel on game night last week and I could tell they were frustrated but I just couldn't do it. Feels like I'm lett...
Made dough from scratch for the first time last Friday. Let it rise in the fridge overnight like the recipe said. Topped with sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, and fresh basil. Used my cast iron skillet in the oven at 500 degrees for about 15 minutes. Kids actually ate it without complaining and asked f...
Got offered a director role that would be a huge bump in pay and title. But it means traveling 40% of the month and basically living at the office. My oldest is 8, youngest is 5. I feel like I'd be missing everything. My wife says it's my choice but I know we could use the money. I keep going back a...
I love my job, don't get me wrong, but between the pressure at work, dealing with toddler tantrums at home, and my wife's new schedule it feels like I'm constantly being pulled in three directions. This week alone I've had to leave early twice for kid stuff, stayed up till midnight finishing a proje...
Had my 10 year old call me out yesterday for getting angry at the grocery store when they were out of something, and he said 'Dad you're always telling us to have patience and trust God but you just got mad.' Man that hurt but he was right. We talk about following Jesus but I'm quick to lose my temp...
This weekend we're tackling our backyard. Got plans for three 4x8 raised beds, gonna let the kids help with construction and plant some veggies. My 6yo is pumped, wants to grow carrots. Probably gonna take twice as long with them helping but that's kind of the whole point right? Anyone have tips for...
My 5yo got this expensive Lego set for his birthday and I swear within 20 minutes there were pieces everywhere. Not even built into anything, just scattered across the living room like a bomb went off. Meanwhile he's already asking for the next thing. Wife thinks I'm overreacting but I feel like we'...