About four months ago I got a decent grill and started actually learning how to use it instead of just throwing burgers on there. Been watching YouTube videos, experimenting with different techniques, smoking briskets on weekends. My family went from dreading my cooking to actually asking what I'm m...
Been doing local bass tournaments for about a year now and I'm obsessed. There's something about the early mornings, the competition, and just being on the water that gets me out of my own head. Just placed 3rd last weekend which isn't much money but the high is real. Thinking about joining a league...
At 35 I was 280 pounds, pre-diabetic, couldn't play with my kids without getting winded. Did the whole transformation thing over two years, now I'm 185 and actually healthy. The crazy part is I don't even miss the old me that much. Yeah, I miss not counting calories and just eating whatever, and goi...
Spent the last 3 weekends building out my garage workbench and I gotta say it feels amazing to have a dedicated space. Got my tools organized, some decent lighting, and even mounted a pegboard for the hand tools. My wife said I looked happier in the garage yesterday than I have in months lol. Alread...
My oldest is 7 and we finally took him to see the local team play. He was so hyped he could barely sit still. Got him a hot dog and a foam finger and he wore the biggest smile the whole game. Even when nothing really exciting happened he was just happy to be there. Might've spent too much money but ...
My 12-year-old asked me why God let bad things happen if he loves us. I froze for a second because I don't have all the answers. Instead of pretending I did, I told him the truth - that I don't fully understand it either but I've seen God work through hard times. We're reading through some devotiona...
My father taught me to open doors, say yes sir and no sir, shake hands firmly, and respect women. Now I'm trying to pass that on but the world's telling my kids it's all outdated. Not backing down though. My boys are learning that being a man of character and courtesy isn't weakness, it's strength. ...
Got laid off last month and I've been pretty angry about it. My kids have asked why daddy seems sad all the time. Really hit me that they're watching how I handle adversity. Started praying with them again at night like we used to. I want them to see that faith means trusting God even when things do...
My kids watch everything I do. How I treat the waiter who messes up my order. How I handle the guy who cut me off in traffic. Whether I'm respectful to their mom even when I'm frustrated. You can tell a thousand times to be honest and kind but if you're not doing it, they'll just become liars and je...
Getting tired of doing the same burgers and dogs every weekend. Want to impress the family with something a little different but still easy enough that I don't stress about it. Any of you guys have a reliable grill recipe that's legit good but doesn't take all day? Looking for something I can do thi...
Been debating cast iron skillet on the grill vs direct flame. Cast iron seems like cheating but the results look amazing. I like a good sear. I'm old school and always did it direct over the flame. Anyone have strong opinions on this? My brother in law is coming over and I wanna impress him with din...
Just binged the whole thing over the weekend while the kids were at grandma's house. Gotta say it was pretty solid, way better than the last one. Anyone else watching it? No spoilers please, wife hasn't started yet.
Took a huge step today and finally scheduled my first therapy appointment. Been depressed for like two years and just kept telling myself I'd snap out of it. My wife finally said something that made me realize I need actual help, not just willpower. Nervous as hell about it but also kind of relieved...
Took me forever to pull the trigger on this. Thought I should just be able to handle my anxiety on my own like a man or whatever. Found a therapist who gets the whole dad thing and we've been working on some breathing techniques and reframing how I think about stuff. Still early but I feel a little ...
We set a hard rule that gaming is only after homework and chores are done. Gave it like 2 weeks to sink in and honestly the kids have adjusted way better than I expected. My 7 year old actually plays outside more now. Anyone else had success with similar rules?