Been convicted lately that I'm not living out my faith the way I'm trying to teach my kids. I get impatient with them, snap at my wife, don't pray as much as I should. They see all of it. Had a moment last week where my 8yo asked why I was angry when I'm always telling him to have a good attitude. T...
I'm constantly worried I'm screwing my kids up. Did I yell too much today? Am I too strict? Not strict enough? Don't spend enough time with them? I obsess over every parenting decision and I know it's anxiety talking but I can't stop. My wife says I'm a great dad but I don't believe her. Anyone deal...
Today my son rolled his eyes when I said 'I'm not saying I invented the Dad joke, but I was there when the first one was born.' This is the happiest moment of my life. My 9 year old finally gets annoyed by my humor instead of laughing at everything. I've made it to Peak Dad status.
So I've been working from home for 2 years now and honestly it's gotten worse not better. The problem is I'm literally 20 feet from my desk all day, so I keep checking emails at 8pm or doing 'quick tasks' after the kids go to bed. My wife is frustrated because I'm never fully present even though I'm...
Just wanted to post something positive for once. My ex and I had a really rough first year after the split. Lot of anger and frustration on both sides. But we've been using that co-parenting app and honestly it's helped keep things civil and focused on the kids. We had coffee last week just to talk ...
Took my 8 year old to a business dinner last week and he gave the weakest handshake I've ever felt. We've been working on it all week now. firm grip, eye contact, one pump. He's getting better but man it's embarrassing when he meets someone and limps his hand out like a wet noodle. Anyone else deali...
Got told to cut corners on a project to save time and money. Told my boss straight up that we can't deliver quality work that way and I won't put my name on something half baked. He didn't like it but I stuck to my guns. A man's reputation is everything. Would rather lose a job than compromise my in...
Just cleaned out my Weber and got the grates looking like new. Picked up some decent brisket for this weekend. Anyone else get way too excited about grilling or is that just me? Been trying to perfect my temp control all winter and ready to put it to the test. Might even smoke something next month i...
Finally got those veggie gardens started that the kids have been bugging me about. Grabbed some cedar boards and started at 8am, had it mostly done by lunch. Mixed the soil, planted tomatoes and peppers. If they actually grow the kids might eat vegetables for once. Probably a long shot but worth the...
Planning a full day hike for this Saturday with two buddies. Looking for something that's not too crowded and good scenery. We're all getting older and our knees aren't what they used to be so nothing crazy steep. Open to anything from 5 to 10 miles. Weather looks good so want to actually get outsid...
Spent all last weekend building some wall mounts in the garage for my rods. Wife said it looked like a tackle shop exploded in there so I figured it was time. Used some PVC pipe and wood from an old pallet. Probably spent 20 bucks and a few hours but now everything is off the floor and actually visi...
Took the family out to a state park about an hour from home and actually had a great time. Thought the kids would be miserable but they loved exploring, making a fire, and sleeping in the tent. Made breakfast on the camp stove Sunday morning and it hit different. Already planning the next trip. This...
Spent all weekend labeling and organizing. Got a pegboard system going, tool chest sorted, fishing tackle actually in one place now instead of everywhere. My garage was a disaster zone but now I can actually find stuff. Feels good man. Planning to spend some evenings out here just tinkering on proje...
Had a situation today where my boss was blaming one of my team members for something that wasn't his fault. I took him aside privately and explained what actually happened, backed up my guy. Could've stayed quiet and let it slide but that's not how a man conducts himself. You protect your people and...
First time breaking out the grill this year for burgers and dogs. Weather finally cooperated. Kids played in the yard while I stood there with a cold one, flipping burgers. Nothing beats it. Neighbor came over and we just stood there talking about nothing in particular. These are the moments right h...