Picked up a new smoker last month and I'm not exaggerating when I say it's changed my life. Did a brisket last weekend that actually turned out pretty good. My kids and neighbors are all complaining I'm always in the backyard now. Planning a cookout this Saturday and I'm way too excited about it. I ...
We've been at the same church for 8 years but lately the messages feel watered down and political in ways that don't align with our values. My kids are in the youth group and I'm worried about what they're picking up. Should we look for a new church? I hate the idea of disrupting their friendships t...
So we started a D&D campaign when we were all in college and eventually life happened and everyone scattered. Been 5 years since we've hung out. Last month we decided to start playing online once a week and man do I miss these guys. First session was awkward but by the end we were laughing like old ...
I've been praying about this for months but I keep losing my temper with the kids over stupid stuff like spilled milk or them being slow getting ready. Then I feel terrible because I'm supposed to be showing them Christ's love and patience and I'm just yelling like a maniac. How do you guys handle y...
Been a rough few months with my 10 and 12 year old basically glued to screens during winter. Last weekend I finally got them to go fishing with me at the pond near our house. No phones allowed. You know what? They actually had fun. They caught nothing but they were laughing and talking and just bein...
He asked me about getting a small cross tattoo at 18 and I immediately said no way. But then I thought about it and realized I'm just being defensive because it's not what I would do. His heart seems to be in the right place. Thinking about having a real conversation with him about it instead of jus...
He wanted to go to high school! I've been waiting MONTHS to use this one on him. He groaned so hard I think he pulled something.
Had 8 weeks with my newborn and it went by in a flash. Going back to the office next week and I feel guilty already. My wife will be doing daycare drop offs and I'll barely see my daughter before she's in bed. Anyone else feel like they're choosing work over their kid even though they have to work? ...
My kids are starting to ask real questions about God and faith and I want to give them good answers but honestly I'm still working through a lot of my own doubts. I don't want to fake it or be a hypocrite in front of them. How do I lead them spiritually when I'm not totally confident in everything m...
I was so resistant to it for years but my wife basically told me I needed to deal with my stuff or we were gonna have a real problem. Found a therapist who gets the dad thing and honestly talking to someone neutral is huge. Been going for 6 weeks and I feel like I'm actually understanding why I reac...
I've been working with him on this for like 3 months and today he just did it. No help. I literally just stood there watching and he nailed it. My wife wasn't even home so I immediately texted her a video. Best feeling ever. I know it sounds small but man this parenting thing is awesome sometimes.
My 12 year old thinks 2 hours of gaming every day is reasonable. I'm trying to stick to 1 hour on weekdays but he argues constantly. My wife thinks I'm being too strict. Anyone else dealing with this? What limits do you actually enforce and how do you not feel like a total villain about it?
Left my job in finance two years ago when my wife got a promotion. Honestly thought I'd hate it but man, I don't miss the 6am commute or stress eating at my desk. The weird part is I actually FEEL like a dad now instead of just someone who shows up on weekends. Miss the paychecks and adult conversat...
Had all these plans, was gonna backpack Europe, finish college without worrying about anything. Then my girlfriend got pregnant and honestly the first year was dark. But somehow being responsible for another human changed me. I'm 28 now, finally got my degree, have a decent job, and my son is amazin...
Three years of barely being home. Kids grew up without me really knowing them. Got laid off during covid and took a remote job out of desperation. Now I get to drop them at school, actually know their teachers, cook dinner with them. Took like 6 months for them to even trust I'd be there. Miss the h...