Taking the kids to visit my parents in Colorado. 16 hour drive each way. I know it sounds crazy but the wife's convinced this will be good for them to see grandpa and grandma. Already dreading the car rides though. Any good podcast recommendations to stay awake? And tips for keeping kids entertained...
Spent 15 years climbing the ladder, making great money, hating my life. Always told myself it was for the kids but really I was just running from being present. Finally quit 6 months ago and took a lower paying job with actual work life balance. We had to cut back on some stuff, kids share a room no...
Spent like 14 hours smoking this thing yesterday and it turned out pretty decent. Kids said it was too dry but my buddy Jake said it was perfect so I'm counting that as a win. Cost me way more than just buying one from the grocery store but man it felt good. Anyone got tips for next time? Thinking a...
Finally got around to putting up some shelving in my basement setup where I got my gaming stuff. Added some LED strips behind the monitor and installed a new ceiling light so I'm not straining my eyes anymore. Looks way better now. Planning to add a mini fridge next.
I'm on my like 7th rewatch and still laughing at the same jokes. This show just hits different when you're tired after work and don't have the energy for anything new.
My kids are 7 and 9, split time 50/50 with their mom. She lets them stay up until 9pm on weeknights and eat whatever they want, while I keep a stricter bedtime at 8 and limit sugar. They're always upset when they come back to my house. I've tried talking to her about consistency but she says that's ...
My son's school gives them chromebooks and homework apps so he's on screens for like 2-3 hours on school days. Then he wants to play Roblox after dinner. I'm trying to limit it but feel like the genie is already out of the bottle. What are you guys doing? Are you strict about it or just letting them...
Just caught myself using the phrase 'back in my day' to my teenager about cell phones. I'm only 42. It's happening. I'm officially that dad now. Next thing you know I'll be asking people if they want to hear about my commute.
Partner wants me to take a less demanding job so I can be more present with the kids but it's a 15k pay cut. We're not hurting financially but that money helps with their activities and college savings. Feel like I can't win. Either I'm grinding away and missing childhood or I'm not pulling my weigh...
She's on TikTok way more than I like and when I try to talk about limiting it she shuts down. Her friends are all on it and I don't want her to feel left out but some of the content is not great. Talked to her mom and she thinks I'm overreacting. Should I put parental controls on her phone or is tha...
Two years ago I thought I'd never work from home but covid forced it and man what a game changer. I can do pickup from school, help with homework, and still hit my deadlines. My boss let me keep it permanent even as we went back to hybrid. The time I save not commuting goes right to my kids. If you'...
Why did I do this on a weekend with kids? No idea. Prepped Friday night, fired up the offset smoker at 5am Saturday. Fought to keep temps between 225-250 all day. The stall was real around hour 8. Wrapped it in butcher paper at 165 IT, pulled it at 203. Let it rest 30 mins in a cooler. Sliced it up ...
Had 8 weeks with my newborn and it's been incredible. Been doing bottles, diapers, and actually sleeping when the baby sleeps instead of working. Go back to the office full time Monday. Already anxious about missing stuff. My wife is going back too so we're figuring out daycare logistics. The guilt ...
My son is 7 and his mom and I split when he was 2. We still don't get along but I've learned that keeping communication strictly about the kids helps a lot. I use that coparenting app (OurFamilyWizard) to keep everything in writing and organized. No personal jabs, no venting, just logistics and upda...
Before kids I could sleep 12 hours on a Saturday and still feel tired. Now I'm waking up at 5:30 AM every single day with like 6 hours of sleep and I'm somehow more energized than I've ever been. My wife says I'm just running on coffee and chaos and honestly she's not wrong. I miss sleeping in but I...