Watched my kids pretend to be secret agents for two hours straight yesterday. They had hand signals, code names, a whole base set up in the living room. At one point my 5 year old 'reported' to her 8 year old brother that the cat was a 'double agent'. Meanwhile I'm just trying to eat lunch and stay ...
Made a promise to help my neighbor fix his fence two months ago. Completely forgot about it until yesterday when he reminded me. Had tickets to the game that day but a man's word is his bond. Cancelled my plans and we spent Saturday fixing his fence. He tried to pay me but I wouldn't take it. That's...
My 3 week old just explosive pooped all over me, the couch, and somehow the ceiling fan. How is that even possible from a 9 pound human??? My wife is laughing at me and I'm sitting here covered in mustard colored poop wondering what I signed up for. Does this get less frequent or am I just gonna sme...
My wife had to go back on medication for her anxiety and couldn't continue breastfeeding so we switched to formula. I've been the one doing most of the bottle feedings and honestly it's been incredible for bonding with my daughter. But some of my wife's friends made comments about formula and it's m...
I get this overwhelming feeling that something bad is going to happen and I just spiral. We'll be at the park with the kids and instead of enjoying it I'm scanning for dangers and feeling my heart race. My wife says I'm tense all the time. Started therapy last month but I'm wondering if anyone else ...
I've been dealing with depression and my go to response is to isolate myself. My buddies have invited me to stuff multiple times and I've turned them down because leaving the house feels impossible. I know isolation makes it worse but when I'm in that headspace I don't want to be around anyone. Lost...
I just started Fallout on Prime and it's actually pretty good. My wife has been pushing me to finally watch The Bear with her. What are you guys into lately? Looking for something to binge on weeknights after the kids go down.
His friend group is all playing Roblox together and he's been begging for weeks. I'm torn because I don't want to be that dad who keeps him from hanging out with his buddies, but I'm also worried about screen time and making sure he's not getting into sketchy stuff online. What's the age when most o...
Got the offer last month and I actually said no. Manager was shocked. But it meant 60 hour weeks and probably no time for my kids before bed, and I'm only here for so long while they're young. Took a raise in my current position instead. Feels weird going against the expected path but honestly I'm h...
Curious what a realistic work week looks like for you guys. I'm supposed to do 40 hours but between kid interruptions, school pick up, and just life stuff, I probably only get 30-35 solid hours in. My manager doesn't seem to care as long as the work gets done but I feel like I'm constantly juggling....
Been dealing with depression on and off for years but becoming a dad really changed how it feels. Before I could just sleep it off or zone out with a game. Now I have two little people depending on me and I feel guilty every time I'm in a funk because they need me present. Started therapy again last...
My old man was a ghost. Worked all the time or was out doing his own thing. Never went to my games, never knew my friends, never prayed with us. I'm 38 now and it still stings. But honestly it lit a fire in me to be present for my three kids. I coach my youngest's baseball team, I eat dinner with th...
I realized recently that I was basically performing Christianity for my family instead of living it. Going to church on Sunday but then being a jerk in traffic on Monday. Losing patience with my kids instead of showing the patience Christ shows us. My oldest caught me being a hypocrite and called me...
My wife says I'm too strict about how my kids address me and other adults. I expect yes sir, no sir, and I expect them to look people in the eye. I don't think that's outdated, I think it's teaching them respect and manners. My kids know I love them but they also know there are lines. Maybe I'm out ...
Getting frustrated with the inconsistency in our house. When the kids act out, I believe in firm correction and real consequences. My wife is more about talking it through and understanding their feelings. Don't get me wrong, I love her heart, but I think we're raising kids who don't respect authori...