Taking him out on the water this weekend. My grandfather taught me and his father taught him. It's more than just getting dinner, it's about patience, discipline, reading nature, and providing for your family. These are skills and values that matter. Tired of kids raised on screens. Time to be outdo...
Been going to practice all season and he was frustrated because he hadn't scored. Today in the game he got the ball, drove it down field, and BOOM right in the net. Whole team went nuts. He ran over to me on the sideline with the biggest smile on his face. We did the biggest hug. Worth every early S...
My youngest told his buddy that his dad (me) is the strongest dad he knows because I can fix things and I don't get angry. His sister chimed in that I make the best pancakes. Wasn't trying to listen but man that hit different. All those boring moments of just being present and consistent actually ma...
I'm the head of my household but I've been thinking a lot about what that actually means. My dad ruled with an iron fist and honestly it made me resent him for years. I want to be a strong leader for my family but also listen to my wife's opinions and make decisions together. I want my kids to respe...
Got offered a promotion that would mean traveling twice a month and longer hours. Pay bump is solid but my youngest is only 6. I keep thinking about all the practices and family dinners I'd miss. My wife said it's my decision but I can tell she's hoping I don't take it. Why does it feel like you hav...
My 9yo hit her first home run at softball today and I literally couldn't stop myself from screaming like an idiot from the stands. Her teammates were looking at me like I was insane but I didnt care. The smile on her face when she rounded third base was everything. Already told her we're getting tha...
Looking to build a gaming PC for like $1200-1500. Haven't really gamed since college but my buddy got me back into it. I want something that can handle modern games at decent settings but I'm not trying to spend a fortune. Anyone have recommendations on components or should I just buy pre-built? Als...
So I'm changing diapers and feeding my daughter but I feel pretty useless otherwise. While my wife is nursing or doing other stuff I'm just standing around. I want to be more involved but I'm kind of lost on what I can actually do. Anyone have tips on how to step up as a new dad beyond the obvious s...
Woke up at 4am to get the brisket on. Neighbors probably hate me but dude it was worth it. Pulled it off at 6pm and it was so tender it fell apart just looking at it. Family thought I was a genius even though I mostly just babysitted a smoker all day. Pretty sure I'm doing this every month now.
Honestly wasn't sure how it would go but we both showed up for our daughter's 8th birthday party and kept it civil for her sake. Even had a few laughs. Didn't think we'd ever get to this point after how ugly things got. My daughter seemed genuinely happy having both of us there without the tension. ...
Taking the boys camping for the first time next month. They're 4 and 7. I've got the tent and sleeping bags but I'm worried about keeping them entertained and making sure they don't lose it when they get bored. Anyone done this with young kids? What games or activities actually work? Also how do I k...
Went to the store today and the cashier asked if I found everything okay. I said 'Yeah, everything except the aisle with cheaper prices.' He just looked at me. My 9 year old actually put his face in his hands. When did I become that guy? Actually I know exactly when. The moment they put the hospital...
This is hard to admit but I've been going through the motions with church and family devotions for a while now. Don't really feel connected to God like I used to. My 12 year old asked me yesterday why we go to church if I don't seem to care about it. That hit me hard. He's right. I'm teaching my kid...
When the marriage ended I had this moment where I realized I'd built my entire identity around being a husband and a dad in this package deal. Suddenly I was just a single guy trying to figure out how to parent alone and I didn't know who I was outside of that relationship. First few years were roug...
I was the guy who was always out, always the life of the party, defined myself by who I was hanging with. Then my daughter was born and everything just clicked into place in a weird way. I don't miss the nights out nearly as much as I thought I would. I miss sleeping in though. I miss being able to ...