Son came home asking why God lets bad things happen and why he has to go to youth group if he doesn't believe in half of it. Instead of shutting him down I actually sat with him and we talked for two hours. I told him my faith journey has questions too and that's okay. Anyone else had this phase wit...
Been planning this for two years. Spent last three weekends gathering supplies and working with my 10 and 12 year old. They learned how to measure, use power tools (supervised obviously), and problem solve when things didn't fit right. We're still adding to it but the structure is solid. Watching th...
Got sober when my daughter asked me why I smelled like beer at her birthday party. That was the gut check I needed. Two years later and I'm the dad I actually wanted to be. I miss the social part sometimes, not gonna lie, but I don't miss waking up with regrets or being that unreliable guy. My kids ...
We started this about 3 months ago. First two weeks were rough, kids complained constantly. But now we actually talk at dinner instead of everyone being in their own world. My wife and I are putting our phones away too, not just them. It's wild how much I missed just hearing about their day without ...
Son walks in while I'm in the shower and asks 'Dad why do you close the curtain?' I tell him 'So you don't see me naked.' He thinks for a second and goes 'But I already know what you look like, you look like a big hot dog.' I'm never recovering from this.
Just landed my dream job offer but it requires relocating or adding 2 hours of commute daily. Wife is torn because we'd make way more money but I'd basically be gone. Kids are finally settled at their school too. Why does every good thing come with a catch?
I took 6 weeks when my second son was born and it was incredible. Got to be there for everything, helped my wife when she needed it most, bonded with the baby. But now I'm back in the office and the guilt is real. My older kid asked this morning why I have to leave before he wakes up. I know I'm doi...
Spent the last 3 weekends putting together a proper workbench with tool storage and a vise. It's nothing fancy but having a dedicated space to work on projects is game changing. Already fixed two bike chains and a broken toy truck for my son. Planning to build him a little step stool next. If anyone...
Got a new Traeger pellet grill last week and I've already used it like 6 times. Smoked a brisket yesterday that came out incredible. My neighbors are probably sick of me already. Planning a full BBQ day this weekend with some buddies. Anyone else have a Traeger or similar? Looking for some good reci...
My oldest just turned 4 and I keep seeing these tiny soccer camps for kids his age. Part of me wants to get him into it early but the other part thinks he should just be playing in the yard. Wife thinks I'm pushing too hard. What age did you guys start your kids in organized sports? Looking for some...
Both boys at dinner, ages 6 and 9. Just out of nowhere my oldest asks why we believe in God if we can't see him. My younger one chimes in with questions. I stammered through something about faith and the Bible but honestly I could tell I didn't really answer them. I want to raise them in the faith b...
Finally caught up on The Last of Us and it was incredible. Wife and I have been having actual conversations about the episodes which never happens. Looking for something new to start though, something that's not too heavy because work has been brutal. Tried getting into that new Marvel show but coul...
Started something new this week with my three kids, ages 5, 8, and 11. Every morning before breakfast we read a short Bible passage together and talk about what it means. Nothing fancy, just using this kids devotional book. My oldest actually had some really insightful questions yesterday that made ...
Trying to figure out the best way to manage my kids' phones without being creepy about it. My 11yo is getting his first phone next month and I want to set it up right from day one. I've heard about Life360, Google Family Link, and some others. Don't want to be overbearing but I do want to know where...
Started building a brick pizza oven in the backyard 3 weeks ago. Got the plans off YouTube which was probably a mistake. My mortar ratio was off, had to redo a whole section. Finally got it done last weekend and made our first pizza. It was simultaneously amazing and kind of lopsided. Tastes great t...