Got our tent situation dialed in finally. New Coleman setup, two sleeping bags per kid, cooler already packed with a list. Planning to hike to the waterfall on Saturday morning if the weather cooperates. Thinking about a cast iron skillet breakfast situation with bacon and eggs. Anyone have advice o...
Took me two weekends but the pegboards are up, tools are all labeled, and I can actually see the floor now. Got some storage bins for the fishing gear and motorcycle parts. Feels good to have a clean space where I can actually work. Next step is building a proper workbench instead of using that old ...
We're planning our first real camping trip next month, just a few nights at a local state park. My 2yo is unpredictable so I'm nervous about sleeping arrangements and keeping him entertained. We have a good tent but I'm wondering if anyone has done this successfully. Do you bring a pack n play? How ...
Is anyone using one of those apps like OurFamilyWizard or Talking Parents? My ex and I do okay but we're still texting about scheduling and expenses and sometimes things get misconstrued. I've heard these apps help keep things more professional and documented. Worth the money or am I overcomplicatin...
Started doing this like 2 months ago and it's actually a game changer. I'll spend like 3 hours Sunday afternoon making 5 lunches, roasted veggies, some ground turkey, rice. Costs way less than eating out and I'm not scrambling at 11pm trying to figure out what to feed the kids. My wife thinks I'm nu...
Some days I just feel empty and going through the motions with the kids feels exhausting in a way I can't explain. I'm doing everything I'm supposed to do but there's no joy in it anymore. I know I need to talk to someone but I'm also worried that admitting I'm struggling means I'm a failure as a da...
Started seeing someone new and my ex found out through the kids. Now she's saying I'm introducing them to people too fast and being irresponsible. The kids only saw her once at a public place and it was brief. I feel like I should be allowed to have a life but also don't want to confuse them. What's...
My income changed and I asked my ex if we could renegotiate the amount. She went straight to threatening legal action instead of just talking about it. I'm not trying to skip out on supporting our kids but the original calculation was based on me making more. This is stressing me out so much. Do I n...
She's constantly texting to swap weeks or extend her time. Don't get me wrong, I want the kids to see her, but when I ask to move things around she acts like I'm being unreasonable. I'm getting frustrated trying to plan my life when nothing's solid. Do I need to get a lawyer involved or am I overrea...
Trying to keep my kids to 1 hour of screen time on school days but it's like herding cats. Between online school assignments, homework apps, then actual entertainment, I can't even track what counts anymore. And don't get me started on my wife just handing them a tablet to keep them quiet while she'...
I've watched like 5 episodes this week after the kids go to bed. It's so wholesome but also weirdly emotional for a show about soccer. My wife walked in on me legitimately tearing up during the Christmas episode. Not even gonna lie about it either, that show hits different when you're a parent.
Okay so hear me out. McDonald's sausage mcmuffin is solid but Chick-fil-A's chicken sandwich on a toasted bun is legit top tier even though it's not traditional breakfast. Dunkin has been consistent for me over the years. I eat these way more often than I should probably admit. What's your go to whe...
My oldest is getting into video games and instead of just letting him play alone, I picked up a controller and we've been playing together. Started with some coop games and now we're actually developing a routine where Thursday nights are gaming nights. It's way more fun than I remembered and honest...
Spent the last month restoring my grandfather's old Fenwick rod that's been sitting in the garage. Replaced the guides, rewound the wraps with new thread, fresh reel seat. Thing looks brand new but still has that vintage feel. Took it out on the water last weekend and caught a 4 pound largemouth on ...
Took two weeks off work and completely reorganized the garage. Got pegboard up, proper storage for tools, labeled everything so the kids can actually find stuff. Even made a section for them to work on projects. The wife came out and said it looked like a real shop now instead of a junkyard. Feels a...