Used to be the dad who couldn't keep up with his kids at the park. Got winded walking up stairs. Then my 6 year old asked why I was always so tired and something just clicked. Started running 3 months ago, couldn't even do a mile. Just finished a half marathon last weekend. I'm not saying I'm some f...
Never thought I'd be the garden guy but my daughter wanted to grow tomatoes so we went for it. Built a 4x8 bed from cedar boards in like 2 hours, filled it with soil, planted some seeds. She's been checking on it every single day which is cute as hell. No idea if anything will actually grow because ...
I was a disaster. Drinking every night, missing my kids' stuff, lying to my wife constantly. My oldest wouldn't even look at me and honestly I deserved that. Started going to meetings and actually doing the work instead of just saying I would. It's been the hardest thing ever but my kids look at me ...
So my son has been asking for a treehouse for like 2 years and I finally committed to it. Got some 2x8s, lag bolts, the whole deal. I've never done anything like this before but how hard can it be right? I'm planning to start this weekend. Anyone else built one of these? I'm mostly worried about mak...
Every time I try to talk to my ex about the kids she gets defensive or brings up stuff from the past. I try to keep things neutral and just focus on what's best for them but it always turns into an argument. I've been thinking about using one of those apps where you have to be civil but haven't sugg...
Honestly struggling with this. Wife is way more disciplined about prayer and Bible study than I am. She's the one who remembers to pray with the kids before bed. I feel like I should be leading more spiritually but I'm just... not as consistent. I know I need to step up and can't rely on her to carr...
Woke up at 4am to get it started. Wrapped it at the stall around hour 8, pulled it at 203 internal temp. Let it rest for 30 minutes and man it was worth every second of lost sleep. Everyone's still talking about it today. Honestly think it might be the best thing I've ever cooked. Already planning t...
Just wanted to share because I see a lot of people struggling with communication like I was. Got OurFamilyWizard last month after things got really tense with my ex. Literally changed everything. All messages about the kids go through the app, schedules sync automatically, and there's less room for ...
Just picked up a new Traeger and I'm obsessed. Made brisket last weekend that was actually pretty solid. Nothing beats standing outside with a cold beer while something slow cooks. It's my zen. Wife actually left me alone for like 4 hours while I tended to it. Is that what they call me time? Because...
This made me emotional honestly. Too many dads are letting their daughters think they need a man to take care of basic stuff. Spent an afternoon showing her how to do it properly - not rushing, explaining each step, teaching her what the lug wrench is for. She nailed it on the second try. Told her t...
Spent the whole morning last Saturday at the lake with my 13 year old. He actually put his phone in the car. We didn't even catch much but he was asking good questions about casting and reading the water. These are the moments you hear about. Not trying to get sappy but man it's nice when your kid a...
The coach yelled "Come on girls, show some hustle out there!" and I immediately said to the dad next to me "Yeah they really need to kick it up a notch." He looked at me like I had three heads. Then I realized I'd made a sports pun without even thinking about it. I've become the thing I always feare...
I'm in therapy now and my therapist is helping me see that a lot of my anxiety comes from this constant worry that I'm messing my kids up somehow. I second guess every decision. Am I too strict? Too lenient? Did I handle that tantrum right? Am I present enough? Anyone else deal with this? Some days ...
This is weird to say but I feel like nobody really gets me. I'm surrounded by kids and my wife all day but I don't have real friendships where I can just be myself and talk about what I'm actually thinking. Most dad groups feel superficial. I miss having guys I could be honest with. Started going to...
Guys I need real talk. I'm trying to raise my kids with Christian values but man when they're arguing over toys or talking back I lose it so fast. I yell instead of staying calm. How do you guys actually live out patience in the moment? I pray about it but feel like I'm failing them by not being the...