Two years ago I was making six figures in finance, traveling for work, stressed out of my mind, barely knew my kids. Had a panic attack in the office one day and just decided I was done. Took a risk and my wife agreed to be the primary earner. Honestly the financial identity shift has been harder th...
Married my high school sweetheart when I was 22, had our first kid at 25, three more followed. I'm 35 now and I literally don't recognize the person I was back then. That guy was selfish, wanted to travel Europe, complained about money constantly, spent weekends doing whatever he wanted. Now I'm up ...
We were doing quiet time this morning and my 7 year old asked if God gets disappointed when dads lose their temper. I had yelled at him yesterday about spilling juice on the couch. It hit me hard. I realized my kids are watching how I respond to life way more than they're listening to what I say abo...
We've started a tradition where once a month we pick a neighbor or family member to help. Last month my boys and I raked leaves for an elderly lady from church. This month we're planning to make meals for a family with a newborn. My kids are actually excited about it and keep asking when we can go h...
Heading to the lake this weekend and trying out some new lures. Mostly going for bass and pike. Last time out I got skunked pretty bad so hoping this weather is better. Anyone else getting out there? What are you guys using that's working?
Got my son's birthday party coming up and we're expecting about 20 people. I want to do it all on the grill because it's easier than being stuck in the kitchen. Planning on burgers, dogs, and some grilled chicken. Any tips for keeping food warm while you're still cooking? I've got two grills but the...
Been saving up for a year to upgrade from my 2016 laptop. Finally pulled the trigger and got the parts last month. Spent a Saturday putting it together and man, the graphics are insane. Started playing some newer games I couldn't run before and it's a totally different experience. Now I gotta figure...
So my ex has been moving the kids around without telling me. I had them Friday night through Sunday like we agreed, but last week she picked them up Saturday morning without asking. Says her new boyfriend wanted to do family stuff. I told her to stick to the schedule but she's not listening. Do I ne...
Wife and I decided to split last month. We have three kids, ages 7, 10, and 13. We want to tell them together this weekend but I'm terrified. Anyone been through this? What do you even say? How do you explain that dad's moving out but still loves them the same? My stomach has been in knots about thi...
Got our tent situation dialed in finally. New Coleman setup, two sleeping bags per kid, cooler already packed with a list. Planning to hike to the waterfall on Saturday morning if the weather cooperates. Thinking about a cast iron skillet breakfast situation with bacon and eggs. Anyone have advice o...
Took me two weekends but the pegboards are up, tools are all labeled, and I can actually see the floor now. Got some storage bins for the fishing gear and motorcycle parts. Feels good to have a clean space where I can actually work. Next step is building a proper workbench instead of using that old ...
We're planning our first real camping trip next month, just a few nights at a local state park. My 2yo is unpredictable so I'm nervous about sleeping arrangements and keeping him entertained. We have a good tent but I'm wondering if anyone has done this successfully. Do you bring a pack n play? How ...
Is anyone using one of those apps like OurFamilyWizard or Talking Parents? My ex and I do okay but we're still texting about scheduling and expenses and sometimes things get misconstrued. I've heard these apps help keep things more professional and documented. Worth the money or am I overcomplicatin...
Started doing this like 2 months ago and it's actually a game changer. I'll spend like 3 hours Sunday afternoon making 5 lunches, roasted veggies, some ground turkey, rice. Costs way less than eating out and I'm not scrambling at 11pm trying to figure out what to feed the kids. My wife thinks I'm nu...
Some days I just feel empty and going through the motions with the kids feels exhausting in a way I can't explain. I'm doing everything I'm supposed to do but there's no joy in it anymore. I know I need to talk to someone but I'm also worried that admitting I'm struggling means I'm a failure as a da...