If I tell my kids I'll be at their game on Saturday, I'm going to be there even if I'm running on three hours of sleep from work. A man's word is his bond. That's what my grandfather always said. I've noticed my boys are more confident now because they know I mean what I say. We live in a world wher...
Took the boys on a local hiking trail last Saturday that was supposed to be about 4 miles. Turns out my oldest misread the map and we ended up doing 6 miles. They were tired but not miserable and actually asked when we could go again. Packed good snacks and water which made the difference. My younge...
Real leadership isn't about being the loudest in the room. Had a conversation with my 12 year old about this after he came home frustrated that he didn't get picked as captain. Explained that true leaders serve their team first. The best men I know aren't the ones seeking authority, they're the ones...
My 7 year old actually started groaning before I even finished the setup now. He'll be like 'Dad stop' and I haven't even said anything yet. He's just lost faith in me at this point. Tried one at the dinner table about what you call a sleeping bull and he just stared at me eating his mac and cheese....
Set my alarm for 6 AM, got the brisket on the smoker with oak and hickory, didn't pull it off until 8 PM. Thing was absolutely incredible. My family devoured it and I actually got compliments from my in laws which never happens. The secret is patience and not opening that smoker door every 5 minutes...
Left my job as a project manager making good money to stay home with the kids while my wife went back to work full time. Best decision I ever made but man do I miss adult conversations and having money to just spend on myself without asking. What I've gained is actually knowing my kids instead of se...
55/45 split with me getting them basically every other week plus Wednesdays. Took 18 months of back and forth but we finally settled. Feels weird to have it in writing now instead of just doing whatever worked. Kids seem relieved that it's decided. Starting the new schedule next month. Nervous but r...
Been dating someone for about 8 months and she's really great with my kids. But my ex is losing it about it, threatening to restrict my time with them because she says my girlfriend is a bad influence. For the record she's not, she's a teacher. I feel like I can't have a life because of this threat....
Wife wanted to be closer to her parents so we picked up and moved to rural Montana from NYC. The quiet is NICE but dude I miss pizza that doesn't suck, having options for anything, and just being around different kinds of people. Kids are way more outdoor focused now which is good. They're not glued...
First couple years were brutal, constant fighting through text and email, kids upset every transition day, the whole thing was a mess. But around year 2.5 something just clicked. Ex started dating someone who wasn't a jerk, we both got past the anger, realized we both just want to be good dads and m...
Keep getting these lawyer letters from my ex's attorney over stuff that's in the custody agreement already. It's costing me thousands of dollars just to respond to threats. I'm starting to think she just wants to drain my bank account because she knows I don't have money like she does. Anyone dealt ...
My 4 year old has watched Bluey like 47 times this month. I can literally recite every episode at this point. Wife thinks it's fine, I'm losing my mind. At least he's not asking for toys every 5 seconds I guess.
Five years ago I was sleeping til noon on weekends and eating cereal for dinner. Now I'm up at 6am making packed lunches and thinking about college savings plans. Honestly miss the freedom sometimes but there's something different about having three little humans depending on me. Never thought I'd b...
Used to commute an hour each way, missed everything. My kids barely knew me. Got a remote job two years ago and honestly it changed everything. I'm home for lunch, I see them after school, I help with homework. Miss the social aspect of the office and adult conversation but being present for my kids...
Just found out my 10 year old spent 40 bucks on in game currency through our family iPad without asking. Said he was just trying to get enough gems or whatever for a game his friends were playing. We talked about it and he understands it was wrong but how do I prevent this from happening again? Shou...