My son has been bugging me for more gaming time on Saturdays and Sundays. Right now we do about 1.5 hours total per day on school days and I've been letting him do 2 hours on weekends. My wife thinks that's too much but I figure it's the weekend so why not. What do other dads do? Are we being too le...
I've got 6 weeks starting next Monday and I'm freaking out a little. Don't get me wrong, I'm pumped to be home with the baby and my wife, but I haven't been out of the office in 3 years. Worried about what's going to pile up, whether they'll forget about me, and honestly whether I'm gonna be good at...
Had a client emergency on the day of his soccer game. Couldn't get out of it. Watched a clip my wife recorded but it's not the same. He didn't say anything but I could tell he was disappointed. Trying not to beat myself up but man this job takes a lot from family time.
Put baby down drowsy but awake and he just went to sleep. Didn't cry, didn't fuss, just out. My wife and I looked at each other in shock. We've been sleep training for two weeks and this is the first time it actually worked. Feels like winning the lottery
My guys are actually looking decent this year which is wild. Haven't felt this hopeful about a season in like 5 years. Last Sunday I had the game on while working in the garage and somehow ended up yelling at the ref through the TV for like 3 hours straight. My neighbor definitely heard me. Worth it...
My 10 and 12 year old are starting to understand money and asking for stuff constantly. I want to teach them that money is a blessing from God and we're supposed to be good stewards of it, not just spend it on whatever. We do chores for an allowance and I've talked to them about giving to church and...
Took the family camping for the first time ever last month. Forgot the tent stakes, raccoons got into our cooler at 2am, my daughter got car sick on the drive up. Everything that could go wrong did. But then on Sunday morning we hiked to this overlook and the kids actually put their phones down and ...
My ex keeps threatening to limit my time with them if I don't pay extra for school stuff. We have a court ordered agreement but she pulls this manipulation tactic constantly. My lawyer says to document everything and not give in to threats but it's hard when you just want to see your kids more. Anyo...
Just got approval from the wife to convert the basement corner into my space. Got a used pool table, mini fridge, and mounted a 55 inch TV. But now I'm torn between setting up a fishing lure tying station or a gaming PC setup. Space is limited so can't do both right now. Any suggestions? What do you...
Been seeing all these sourdough posts everywhere and decided to try it since I'm home more these days. Made a starter about 10 days ago, did my first loaf yesterday and honestly it came out pretty good. Not perfect but way better than I expected. My family devoured it this morning. The whole process...
My wife has been watching Yellowstone and now she wants me to watch it with her. I watched the first episode and it seems okay but everyone at work is talking about it like it's the best show ever made. Is it actually that good or is this just a hype thing? I've got limited TV time after the kids go...
He's been asking for months and says all his friends have it. I'm worried about the toxic stuff and predators honestly. I've heard about parental controls but I'm not great with tech. Been reading a lot online and it seems like every expert has a different opinion. Did you let yours have social medi...
Been planning out some recipes and just picked up a nice set of grilling tools. Thinking about doing some reverse sear steaks this weekend if the weather holds. My neighbor says I should try smoking a brisket but that seems like a whole thing. Anyone have beginner smoking tips or should I just stick...
Wife's career took off and we decided I'd be the primary caregiver for a few years. It's been amazing with the kids but I miss being a person with an identity outside of dad stuff. I miss long uninterrupted conversations with adults. I miss the sense of professional accomplishment. Some days I feel ...
Left my job 12 months ago making 180k a year because I was barely seeing my kids. Took the leap into freelance consulting. Income is probably 40% of what it was but my calendar is actually mine now. I coach my son's little league team, I'm home for school pickups, and I don't have that knot in my st...