Took my family camping for the first time at a state park 2 hours away. I was nervous about tent sleeping with a 4 and 6 year old but they loved it. Built a fire, made s'mores, hiked to a waterfall. The kids actually complained when we had to leave. Already planning the next trip.
Trying to raise my kids with a heart for service. We started having them give 10 percent of their allowance to church and we do volunteer work as a family once a month. My oldest asked why we do this and I explained it's about loving Jesus by loving others. His response was better than any sermon - ...
Had a deep conversation with my 12 year old last night about suffering and why God allows it. He lost his friend's dad to cancer last month and he's trying to make sense of it. I gave him the answers I've heard but honestly I could tell he wasn't satisfied. How do you explain theodicy to a kid in a ...
Trying to start a nightly family devotional and it's been rough. My boys won't sit still, my wife is on her phone half the time, and I end up getting frustrated. I know it's important to build these habits but it feels forced. Anyone have tips for making this actually work without it feeling like a ...
Anyone else feel completely alone even though you're surrounded by people all day? I love my kids and my wife but I feel like I lost all my friends. Everyone else seems to have figured out the dad thing but I'm still here feeling lost. Can't remember the last time I had a real conversation with anot...
Started praying with my boys at bedtime about 6 months ago and it's been one of the best decisions I've made as a father. At first it felt awkward and forced but now they actually ask for it. My 5 year old prayed for his friend at school today without me prompting him. Seeing my kids develop their o...
Ten years ago I was hitting bars 3 nights a week, sleeping till noon on weekends, basically doing whatever I wanted. Now I'm the guy packing snacks for soccer games and worried about my kids' sleep schedules. Sometimes I look in the mirror and wonder where that guy went. Don't get me wrong, I love m...
My wife is staying home with our 2 year old while I work full time. The money stuff is fine but I feel like I'm missing everything. She sends me videos of milestones I won't see live. Meanwhile people at work are talking about their kids and I barely know what mine did that day. I know staying home ...
Started WFH 2 years ago and I'm not gonna lie, it's been a game changer. I get to eat lunch with my kids, be there when they get home from school, and I'm actually less stressed because I'm not commuting 90 minutes a day. My company is now threatening to make everyone come back to the office 3 days ...
Was talking to my boy about respect and standing up for what's right, and he asked me what that even means anymore. Got me thinking about what I learned from my father and grandfather about honor, discipline, and being responsible for your family and your word. Trying to pass that down but the world...
Made a deal with a contractor last week, shook on it, and he backed out when someone offered him more money. No contract, just agreed to help me with a remodel. My grandfather would've never done that. I'm frustrated but also wondering if I'm just old school expecting people to have integrity. Am I ...
She's 8 and usually wants my wife for everything. But this time she specifically asked if I could come to her show and tell thing. I cleared my work calendar immediately. When I walked in that classroom and she saw me she just lit up. I'm still riding that high.
I haven't slept more than 2 hours straight in 11 days. We're doing shifts with the baby so one of us gets a 4 hour stretch but I'm still wrecked. I called my boss today and literally forgot what I was trying to say mid sentence. When does this get better? Are we doing something wrong or is this just...
We got home yesterday and our son will not stop crying. We've fed him, changed him, burped him, and nothing seems to work. My wife is exhausted and so am I. Is this normal? How long does it usually take for them to settle down? Any tips appreciated because we're losing it here.
I'm on week 3 of my 8 week paternity leave and my boss keeps texting me about ongoing projects. Nothing urgent, just checking in. Part of me wants to help because I care about my team but I know if I start responding it defeats the purpose of being here. My wife says I should ignore them but the anx...