Just finished season 2 and man that show is intense. My wife keeps telling me to pause and chill out because apparently I'm stress eating popcorn like it's my job. The kitchen scenes are insane. Has anyone worked in restaurants or just me getting stressed watching it?
This time last year I weighed 280 pounds and couldn't keep up with my kids. Decided something had to change. Started going to the gym, eating better, waking up early. It took about 8 months to really see results but I stuck with it. Now I'm at 200 and I can actually run around with my kids without g...
My buddy dragged me out to play disc golf a few months back and I thought it was dumb. Now I'm out there 2-3 times a week after work. It's cheap, you can play with your kids, and you're actually outside moving around. Beat my personal best today by 5 strokes. Anyone else playing around here?
Bought a Traeger pellet smoker and I'm way too excited about it. Already planning my first brisket. My 8 year old wants to help which is actually pretty cool. Anyone got recommendations for starting out? I've done charcoal grilling forever but smoking is new territory for me.
My wife works early shifts so I'm on breakfast and getting the kids ready for school before I log in at 8. By the time I get them out the door I'm already stressed and behind. I'm trying to wake up earlier but 5:30am is brutal. Anyone have a system that actually works?
Just got back from 8 weeks paternity leave last week and my boss has been making comments about how 'nice it must be to take that much time off' and keeps asking when I'll be 'back to normal productivity.' Dude, I was changing diapers at 3am, not on vacation. This is why more dads don't take their f...
Firm handshake. Look people in the eye. Say yes sir and yes ma'am. Be the first one to work and the last one to leave. Keep your word no matter what it costs you. These are the things my father taught me and I'm passing them on. Too many kids these days don't know how to introduce themselves or take...
My boy just turned 12 and I'm realizing I need to step up my game as a father and mentor. My own dad wasn't around much so I'm kind of learning as I go. But I know I want to raise him to be someone with integrity, respect for women, and the kind of guy who keeps his word. I'm taking him hunting this...
Just finalized my custody arrangement and Christmas is split 50/50. This is my first year doing it. I'm trying to stay positive for the kids but man, it hits different knowing I won't wake up with them on Christmas morning. Anyone else been through this? How do you keep the holidays feeling special ...
Been working on this treehouse project for about 3 weeks now. Just finished it last Saturday and took the kids up for the first time. My 6yo thinks I'm a superhero now. It's not fancy, just some 2x6s bolted into an old oak tree with basic railings and a rope ladder, but seeing their faces was totall...
Had a rough day at work but the young guy in the next department was drowning on a project. I stayed an hour and a half helping him figure it out even though all I wanted was to go home. My boss noticed and asked why I did it. Told him that's just what you do. My grandfather always said a real man l...
Took my kids to the grocery store and watched a dad let his kids disrespect the checkout lady, talking back and being rude. Really bothered me. I made sure mine said please and thank you and looked her in the eye. Later I told them that how you treat people when nobody important is watching shows wh...
Caught my 12 year old telling his teacher he forgot his homework at home when he really just didn't do it. We had a long talk about how being a man of God means telling the truth even when it's harder, even when there are consequences. Made him go apologize to the teacher and do the assignment that ...
Everyone got their pumpkin, nobody fought, we didn't have to leave early, we even got ice cream after. The 4 year old didn't pitch a fit when we said no to the $30 light up pumpkin. Is this what a successful family outing looks like? Because I feel like I won the lottery.
My daughter is 3 weeks old and I don't think I've slept more than 2 hours straight in a week. I keep seeing things that aren't there and I forgot where I parked at the grocery store yesterday for like 15 minutes. Is this normal? When does it get better? My wife is doing the night shift right now and...