Not gonna get too deep into it but I was drinking way too much. Beer most nights, whiskey on weekends, you know the type. My kid asked me one morning why I was sleeping in the car and something just clicked. I checked into a program and it's been the hardest and best thing I've ever done. My relatio...
Built out a gaming setup with a nice monitor, comfortable chair, decent sound system. Kids know that after 8pm dad's down there and they leave me alone. I play for like an hour or two a few nights a week just to decompress. Wife was annoyed at first but now she gets it, everyone needs their decompre...
Had a health scare about 3 years ago and my doc basically said get moving or you're heading for trouble. Started going to the gym just to avoid thinking about medical stuff. Now I actually enjoy working out and I can keep up with my kids without getting winded. I still game but way less than I used ...
Was telling my usual dad jokes at dinner last night and my son just stared at me and said 'Dad these aren't even that funny.' His mom tried not to laugh. I said 'Well I think you're hilarious' and he said 'That's sad for you.' Kids are brutal man. Now I can't even tell my jokes without him preemptiv...
Been going to the same lake for 15 years and finally landed a 7lb bass. It was around 6am when the water was still like glass and I was using this purple lure that's been my go to forever. Had to keep my hands steady to get the hook in right. Released him back because I'm not really into keeping the...
Been working with him all summer and today he just took off down the driveway. No hands on the seat, no falling, just pure confidence. My wife got it on video and I've watched it like 20 times already. That kid is growing up too fast man.
Honestly stumped me for a second. He was frustrated because we prayed about getting a new puppy and it didn't happen. I realized I've been teaching him to pray like it's a vending machine instead of teaching him about surrender and God's timing. So we sat down and I explained that prayer isn't about...
Started a side hustle 5 years ago because I wanted flexibility. Now I'm making decent money but working 60+ hours a week. Left corporate so I wouldn't miss my kids but I'm just missing them in a different way. The irony isn't lost on me. About to hire my first employee so I can actually step back an...
Had my first day back in the office yesterday and forgot how exhausting commuting is. Left the house at 7:15, didn't get home until 6. By the time I got back my kids were already in bed and my wife looked like she wanted to scream. Meanwhile when I was working from home I could eat lunch with them a...
Been playing this game on and off for like 8 months. Had maybe 30 minutes of kid-free time tonight and finally beat the last boss. Wife thinks I went to bed early lol. Anyway it was awesome, game was incredible, felt like a real accomplishment. Back to reality tomorrow but felt good to finish someth...
Took the family camping for the first time last weekend. It rained like crazy, the tent leaked in one corner, forgot the camping stove fuel, and my 4yo woke up at 3am convinced a bear was outside. We basically huddled in the tent eating cereal and playing card games for two days while the rain hamme...
Packed his school lunch and when I picked him up he was like thanks Dad for the sandwiches they were really good. Nobody asks for this but somehow it made my whole day. I'm making his favorite tomorrow.
He's 8 and kinda skeptical at first but we caught three bass last week and he was pumped. We're going again this Saturday. It's cool having something we do together that doesn't involve screens. Plus he's gonna remember this stuff way more than me dragging him to whatever else.
Dude I'm not even gonna lie, I got emotional. Been working with him all summer and today he just took off down the driveway. Ate pavement like twice but kept getting back on. My wife recorded it and I've watched it like 20 times already. Best day ever.
My kids are 5 and 7 and I'm struggling. They get 1 hour on weekdays but they're constantly asking for more. My wife does an extra 30 mins on Friday nights and now they think every night is negotiable. What limits are you actually enforcing and does your spouse agree with you or are you fighting abou...