Got offered a director role that comes with maybe 30% travel. Kids are 7, 5, and 2. I'd make significantly more money which we could use for college funds and paying off the house faster. But I'd miss a lot. My wife is supportive either way but I can tell she's stressed about managing three kids sol...
Before my son was born I had this image of myself as a pretty independent, detached kind of guy. Didn't think I'd be one of those emotional father types. Had the kid and something just flipped. I'm the guy crying at little moments now. I actually care deeply about stuff. I worry about legacy and wha...
My 7 year old brought home a progress report yesterday that says she needs to work on reading comprehension. Now I can't stop thinking about it. I've been researching learning disabilities at 2am, imagining worst case scenarios, and honestly I feel like I'm failing her as a parent. My wife keeps tel...
Left my job 6 months ago and people think I'm insane. Was pulling 60+ hour weeks, traveled constantly, missed so much. My kids barely knew me. I came home one day and my 6yo asked if I was going to leave again tomorrow and something broke in me. We tightened our belts, I found a job with normal hour...
Kid just turned 11 and basically everyone at school has one. He keeps saying he's the only one without and I'm not sure if that's true or just 11yo drama. Main concern is screen time spiraling out of control and him getting on weird stuff online. What's everyone doing here? Any good age guidelines o...
Apparently my 9yo has been using my linked credit card to buy virtual currency for Roblox games. Noticed a bunch of 99 cent charges that added up to like $80 last month. I thought I had parental controls set up but clearly missed something. He says all his friends are buying stuff so everyone had so...
Dentist asked my son if he's been flossing. He said only on special occasions. I immediately said must be why he doesn't floss much then, special occasions are rare. Everyone laughed. This is my legacy.
This is my first year in my buddies league and I have no idea what I'm doing. Everyone keeps sending me articles about sleeper picks and I'm just nodding like I understand. Thinking I'll just grab whoever they say is good and hope for the best. Wish me luck lol.
Finally got the backyard organized the way I wanted it. Built a little grilling station with a side table and even got a mini fridge to put next to it. Now I can just set up out there on weekends and not go inside. Wife says I'm ridiculous but she ate 3 burgers last night so who's winning here.
Three years ago I was that guy sleeping until 8:30 on weekends, barely making it to work on time, constantly exhausted. Got diagnosed with sleep apnea, got treatment, and now I'm naturally waking up at 5:30am feeling great. Should be happy right? But I miss sleeping in. I miss the old me that didn't...
This is probably going to sound weird. I'm surrounded by my wife and two kids basically all the time now. But I'm lonely as hell. Like a deep bone level loneliness. I don't have time for my old friends. My identity is like 90 percent dad and husband now. I miss being around people who knew me before...
I've been seeing someone for about 6 months and I think I want the kids to meet her soon. Problem is my ex will probably flip out. My lawyer said I can do what I want on my time, but I don't want drama. How do people usually handle introducing new partners? Should I tell my ex first or just do it on...
After months of my wife pushing me to do it, I finally booked an appointment with a therapist. Had my first session yesterday and honestly I was really nervous going in. But the guy was super chill and not judgmental at all. We talked about why I've been feeling depressed for the past year or so and...
I know this sounds silly but my 7 year old just came up to me out of nowhere and said I'm the best dad in the whole world. We weren't even doing anything special, just hanging out on the couch watching cartoons. Hit me right in the feels man. These moments are what it's all about.
Got it done in like 3 hours Saturday morning before the kids woke up. Used cedar boards from Home Depot and filled it with soil. My wife cried which I wasn't expecting lol. We planted tomatoes and peppers. Pretty pumped to see how it turns out this summer.