Spent three weekends on this thing. It's not fancy, just some platforms and a rope ladder, but the kids went absolutely nuts when I finished. They've been out there every single day after school just hanging out in it. My oldest brought his whole friend group over and they declared it the coolest pl...
Thinking about driving to Colorado with the wife and the kids. Never done a big road trip like that before. Any tips for keeping kids sane in the car for like 16 hours? Should I break it up into two days or just go for it? Also if anyone has recommendations for stuff to do out there let me know.
Kids finally down for the night so I can actually play something without someone asking if they can have a turn or wanting to watch. Been playing this RPG for like 3 months and I'm maybe halfway through. No idea when I'll finish but honestly I don't care. Those couple hours after 9pm are sacred. Any...
Spent all Saturday morning dealing with this patchy mess in the backyard. My kid kept asking why the grass looked sick lol. Anyway, new aerator from Home Depot seems to be doing the trick. Anyone else obsessed with their lawn or is that just a dad thing now?
She's 14 and just told me she doesn't want to stay at her dad's house every other weekend. Says she wants to hang out with friends and do her own thing. Her dad is devastated about this. I know she's growing up but I also don't want to push her to do something she doesn't want to do. He's threatenin...
Bought myself a PS5 last month and holy cow the games are incredible now. I was a huge gamer in my 20s but life happened and I just gave it up. My 8 year old thinks its the coolest thing ever and we're playing Spider-Man together. Finding 30 minutes here and there to play when the house is quiet is ...
Taking the whole family out for 3 nights at a state park. Got a big tent and planning to keep it pretty chill, mostly just hiking and cooking over fire. Any tips for keeping a 3yo entertained without screens? Also what's your go-to camping meal that doesn't take forever to cook?
I don't even know where to start. Lately I've been having these panic attacks where I convince myself something bad is going to happen to my kids. Like I'll be at work and suddenly think about car accidents or illness and my heart just races. I know logically that I'm catastrophizing but it feels so...
I told my son he was being silly and he goes 'Dad you're being silly, you thought the moon was a big piece of cheese when you were my age.' I NEVER said that. I don't know where he got that from but my wife couldn't stop laughing at me for like 20 minutes. Pretty sure I got roasted by a first grader...
Took me about an hour tonight to write thank you cards for the guys who helped us move last month. My wife thinks I'm old fashioned but I don't care. These men gave their time and effort. A typed email doesn't cut it. There's honor in putting pen to paper and showing genuine gratitude. My dad always...
We've been going to church pretty regularly for the last two years but I want to be more intentional about making it non negotiable. Life gets busy with sports and work but I realize that's when they need it most. How do you guys keep church a priority in your family? I want my kids to understand th...
His teacher sent home a worksheet where kids fill in jokes and this absolute masterpiece was on there: 'What do you call a sleeping bull? A bulldozer!' My man is out here workshopping comedy in second grade. I'm so proud and so embarrassed at the same time. Showed my wife and she just shook her head...
Started a routine about six months ago where we pray together before bed. Nothing fancy, just kneeling by the bed and asking the Lord to watch over us, thank Him for the day, and mention anything on our hearts. My oldest asked me last week if God really hears us. I told him yes and explained that pr...
Got frustrated with my son over something stupid last week and raised my voice. Later that night he asked me if I was angry because I wasn't praying about it. Ouch. That one hit different. He's right. I've been reading scripture to them about patience and love and here I am losing my cool. It's humb...
She came home from school and told me I embarrassed her at pickup by waving at her friends. I said 'Well at least I'm not as bad as your mom, she embarrasses us all the time.' My wife was not amused. Worth it.