Got the numbers back from our lawyer and the child support amount is way higher than I expected. I'm paying 35% of my gross income for one kid. My ex makes decent money but apparently that doesn't matter as much. I'm not trying to shortchange my son but I also can't afford my own place plus this. Th...
Getting in a few rounds after the kids go to bed most nights. My reflexes aren't what they used to be but I'm actually holding my own in multiplayer. Feel like I've earned some dad street cred when I get a kill streak going. Wife thinks I'm a loser for staying up til midnight playing games but it's ...
His teacher told me he told the class that he wanted to be a baker because he kneaded dough. That's literally MY joke from like two years ago. I should be mad that he stole my material but honestly I'm just proud he's spreading the dad joke legacy to the next generation. He's gonna fit right in when...
So my 18 month old managed to get poop literally everywhere during a Target trip. I'm talking up the back, down both legs, on my shirt. We had to abandon our cart and go straight to the bathroom. The funny part? My older kid asking the woman at the customer service desk if we could exchange him for ...
Been working on this thing since March and I'm finally done. Built it from reclaimed wood I got from a buddy's old barn renovation. It's solid as a rock and has storage underneath for all my tools. The wife said it looks nice which I think means she's not mad I spent so much time out here anymore lo...
This morning I told them I had to go to the bank to get my balance and they actually groaned which counts as a win in my book. Been dropping dad jokes for years and they usually just roll their eyes. But today something clicked. Might be the pinnacle of my parenting career honestly.
I'm in a cooking rut. Keep making the same 5 meals over and over and everyone's getting tired of it. Looking for something easy but not boring. Preferably something that doesn't take 2 hours of prep because by the time I get home from work I'm exhausted. Would love some suggestions if anyone's got a...
My 8 year old was supposed to be watching something educational but I checked the history and hes watching some random unboxing channels and toy reviews which isnt bad I guess but how deep does that rabbit hole go? YouTube kids seems locked down but hes figured out how to get around it. Im consideri...
Can't sleep. Mind keeps running through work problems, money worries, am I doing enough for my kids, health stuff I should probably get checked out. My wife says I need to chill but I don't know how to turn it off. Feel like everything is on me to keep this family afloat. Work is demanding more, kid...
Found out Wednesday my job might be getting cut in the next round of layoffs. First thing I did was pray but honestly I was panicking too. Spent the night just talking to God about trusting him with our future when I have no idea what's coming. My kids asked why daddy looked sad at breakfast and I h...
Been golfing for like 12 years and it finally happened. Par 3, 165 yards with a 6 iron. My buddy actually saw it go in. I've never felt anything like that rush. Bought everyone in the foursome a drink after. Best Friday afternoon I've had in ages. Already can't wait for next weekend.
Been fishing the same lake for five years. Last month I drove past this little pond on the way home and thought why not. Went out last Sunday morning before anyone was up. Caught so many largemouth in 3 hours I lost count. Way less crowded than the usual spot. Already planning to go back this weeken...
So apparently my son found some YouTube video that showed him how to factory reset his iPad and bypass all my parental controls. I'm honestly impressed and horrified at the same time. Now he's watching stuff he shouldn't be watching at 2am. Does anyone else deal with this? I feel like I'm fighting a...
Just wanted to share that I finally got help. Spent a decade thinking I could just tough out depression on my own, that real men don't need pills or therapy. What a waste. Been on antidepressants for 3 months now and the difference is honestly night and day. I actually want to do things again. I can...
How do you balance protecting your kids from the world while also not making them judgmental or weird? My wife and I are trying to raise them with strong Christian values but they're going to grow up in a very different culture than what we believe. We don't want them to be isolated but we also don'...