Wasn't snooping just grabbing his phone to check the time and saw discord notifications popping up. I didn't read the messages but clearly he's been hiding this from us. He knows the rules about social media. Part of me wants to let it go because all his friends are probably on there but another par...
I'll spend 3 hours smoking a brisket when I could literally grill steaks in 15 minutes. My wife finally called me out on it yesterday. Guilty as charged. But the brisket tastes great and I got peace and quiet so really who's winning here.
I told him it's a dad reflex. He said 'that's not funny' and I said 'I know, that's why I'm telling it.' He walked away shaking his head. Mission accomplished.
My ex and I agreed to switch from 50/50 to her having more weekdays since my job got crazy. I'm worried the kids will think I'm not trying to see them as much. How do you explain this to them without making it sound bad? She's being cool about it which I appreciate but still nervous about this.
So I've been saying I'd finish this workbench setup for literally 2 years. Wife gave me the look yesterday that said 'do it or I'm donating your tools' so I finally committed. Picked up some pegboard, new drawer organizers, and some LED shop lights. Spent the whole weekend reorganizing and honestly ...
Every single day at 2pm I try to convince my kids that naptime is 'nap time' not 'destroy the house while being weird time' but apparently I'm fluent in a language nobody else speaks. Today my 5 year old had a 20 minute meltdown because his PB&J was cut into triangles instead of rectangles. TRIANGLE...
Got my league draft Saturday night. These guys have been talking trash all offseason and I'm ready to finally put up or shut up. Last year I came in second and they still won't let me live it down. Picked up some solid sleepers this year. Anyone else doing their drafts soon?
She left when the kids were 4 and 6. I had to learn how to do braids, how to pack lunches, how to manage a household on my own while working full time. I went from being the guy who just showed up on weekends to being the primary parent. I miss the freedom I had, honestly. But I gained something way...
My wife left me alone with the kids for a weekend and I somehow ended up watching this show instead of touching the laundry pile. Now I'm watching YouTube videos on how to properly dice an onion and looking at Dutch ovens that cost more than my first car. Has anyone else had a show completely change...
I know I'm supposed to feel this instant connection to my newborn but honestly right now he just looks like a tiny angry potato. My wife seems to have this natural thing with him and I'm just here changing diapers and wondering when I'm supposed to fall in love with this little guy. I don't regret h...
We're 6 weeks in and my wife is struggling with breastfeeding. She's got cracked nipples and it's painful. We've been supplementing with formula but now she's worried about switching completely because everyone keeps telling her breast is best. I just want her to not be in pain and our baby to be fe...
Started a workbench project this weekend using some old barn wood I picked up last month. Got the frame done and I'm pretty stoked about how it's coming together. Planning to add a vise and some pegboard storage next weekend. Anyone else work with reclaimed wood? The grain is beautiful but man some ...
Got the greenlight for 6 weeks paternity leave when baby arrives next month. My boss says it's fine but the vibe at work is weird. Nobody in my department has actually taken the full time. I don't want to mess up my shot at the promotion next year but I also don't want to miss this time with my kid....
My 9 year old is OBSESSED. All his friends play and he's begging for Robux to buy stuff. I've set screen time limits but he's finding ways around them. Also concerned about the chat feature and who he's actually talking to. We've had the stranger danger talk but kids don't really listen. Any parents...
Been teaching my boys proper etiquette since they were little. You look a man in the eye when you shake his hand. You stand up straight. You speak clearly. It takes two seconds and people notice. At my youngest's school event yesterday a teacher actually commented on his maturity and confidence. Tha...