Been a few months since the split and I thought I'd be doing better by now. Don't get me wrong, weekends with the kids are great, but the empty house the other days is killing me. Been sleeping more than usual and don't have motivation to do stuff I normally enjoy. Haven't told anyone how bad it's g...
My wife returned to her job after being home for 6 months and suddenly I'm responsible for finding childcare, coordinating pickups, managing the house. My job is demanding enough without adding all this. We're trying to figure out a schedule that works but right now I feel like I'm dropping balls ev...
Just got home from the hospital yesterday. My wife is sleeping right now and the baby is in the bassinet next to our bed making weird grunting noises. I keep checking if he's breathing. Is this normal? Should I wake my wife or just let her rest? I'm running on pure adrenaline right now and have no i...
This morning he gave me a real smile, not just gas. I know everyone says it happens but wow nothing prepares you for that feeling. Just wanted to celebrate that with some people who get it. The sleepless nights are worth it.
My 6 year old was eating cereal and I said "looks like you're having a bowl-d morning." My wife just stared at me. My daughter laughed though, which means I'm winning at something in this house. She's probably going to grow up making worse jokes than me and I'm genuinely looking forward to it.
Going through the divorce right now and we just got the custody agreement finalized. Have my boys for two weeks starting Saturday. Haven't been separated from them before and I'm worried I'm going to mess it up. Anyone else been through the first exchange? What should I expect? How do I make it less...
Got a 12 lb brisket in the cooler and I'm planning to start smoking it at 4am tomorrow. Want to have it ready by 6pm for a family cookout. This is my third brisket ever. First one was dry, second one was better. Really want to nail it this time. Using offset smoker with oak wood. Any last minute adv...
Just scored some old deck lumber from a buddy and I'm planning to build a legit treehouse in the oak tree in our backyard. My 7 and 5 year old are losing their minds about it. I've never done this before so I'm kind of winging it but how hard can it be? Anyone have experience with this or tips to no...
My oldest is 8 now and asked to go fishing with me last weekend. We caught like 7 bluegill which was actually decent for a beginner. But honestly watching his face light up when he got his first bite hit different. Been looking at fishing spots online all week now. Might make this a regular thing on...
Taking my oldest (12) on his first real backpacking trip in a few months. We're thinking about doing part of the Appalachian Trail. He's got decent fitness but I want to make sure I'm not overloading him. What weight should a 12 year old realistically carry in their pack? Also any good budget tents ...
Started a little raised bed garden last month with basil, rosemary, and some cilantro. The cilantro bolted immediately which was annoying but everything else is doing ok. Just picked enough basil for pesto yesterday. Way better than buying it at the store for 5 bucks a tiny container. My wife actual...
Guys I gotta be honest. I tell my kids to pray before meals and read their Bible but I'm skipping my own devotions most days. My wife called me out last week about how I expect them to live out their faith when I'm not doing it myself. She's right and it stings. How do you guys actually make daily p...
Got some pushback from my wife's family about how strict I'm being on manners and etiquette with my 10 year old. They think I'm old fashioned making him practice his handshake and eye contact when meeting people. But I'm convinced that these small things matter. A firm handshake and looking someone ...
So I went to therapy in my 20s but stopped when I got busy with work. Last year things started falling apart and I realized I never actually dealt with my stuff, just avoided it. Started seeing someone again in March and man what a difference. Not gonna lie, it's hard work and sometimes I want to qu...
Started at 285, now at 200. Took about 2 years of hitting the gym before work and cutting out fast food. The physical transformation is obvious but the real change is I can actually play with my kids without getting winded. I coach my son's soccer team now. I'm not out of breath walking up stairs. W...