He walked in on me eating the last cookie and I panicked so I said 'The cookie monster must have gotten confused about which house to visit.' He just stared at me and said 'Dad you have crumbs on your shirt.' Busted.
Been working with him on this for months. He kept getting frustrated and wanted to give up. Today he just did it without asking for help. Watched him concentrate so hard, tongue sticking out and everything. When he realized he actually did it he started jumping around yelling. Made me tear up a litt...
Got married young, became a dad at 24. Spent my whole adult life as a husband and father. Now I'm wondering who I am when I'm not in those roles. Had a moment last week where I realized I don't even know what my hobbies are anymore. Everything revolves around family and work. Kids are getting older ...
Nothing fancy but I'm excited to get out on the lake this weekend. Haven't been fishing since before the kids were born and honestly I need a few hours of quiet. Might bring my oldest with me, he's finally old enough to sit still and actually enjoy it.
This is the third week in a row she's texted an hour before I'm supposed to pick up the kids saying she needs more time. I get it life happens but I've got plans and it's messing with my schedule. How do I address this without being a jerk about it? I don't want to start a war but need some consiste...
I used to care so much about my car being clean, my house being perfect, my job title. Now I've got goldfish crackers permanently ground into my truck seats and I genuinely don't care. Before I had kids I thought being a dad would be boring. Turns out the stuff I thought mattered doesn't matter at a...
Finally got my new Weber set up in the backyard. Planning to do some ribs and burgers this Saturday. Kids are excited but honestly I just want a few hours of peace and quiet with a beer while I tend the grill. Anyone have a go-to rub recipe? I've been using the same one for 10 years but open to tryi...
Took my boy camping solo last weekend for the first time. Just us, no mom, no siblings. Drove 45 minutes to a state park. We hiked 3 miles, caught a fish, made a fire and told ghost stories. He slept in my tent and talked the whole drive home about doing it again. Honestly one of my favorite days I'...
Haven't seriously fished in like 10 years but there's a nice lake about 30 minutes from my place. Been watching some YouTube channels and I'm thinking I want to get a decent starter setup. My budget is maybe 200 bucks for rod, reel, and tackle. Mostly looking to take my older son out there on Saturd...
Spent three weekends installing wall pegboards and shelving units. My tools are actually findable now instead of buried in a pile of junk. Even got a little workbench set up where I can tinker on stuff. Feels like I have my own space again. Granted the kids have already started using it as a hideout...
Made a whole sheet pan chicken and roasted veggie situation for lunches this week. Took me like an hour. My 6 year old took one bite and asked if he could have cereal instead. Wife thinks it's hilarious. Do your kids actually eat the stuff you make or am I just spinning my wheels here?
Every time my kids go somewhere without me I catastrophize. What if the car crashes? What if they get kidnapped? I know logically these things are unlikely but my brain won't stop. It's affecting my marriage because my wife wants to do things and I'm always worried. Started therapy last month and my...
Two years ago I was making good money but barely saw my kids awake during the week. Decided to take the leap and start my own thing. It's been the scariest and best decision I've ever made. Money's tighter but stress is way less. I pick up my kid from school. I coach his soccer team. Yeah I miss the...
Been separated for about a year and I've started seeing someone. It's going pretty well and I know eventually the kids will find out. Trying to figure out timing and how to approach this without making it weird. My therapist said to take it slow and not introduce anyone until it's serious. My ex doe...
Just finished The Bear and wow that show is intense. Wife and I couldn't stop watching it. Now we're looking for something new. We like stuff that's not too heavy, maybe some comedy? But also actually good. What are you guys watching? Looking for recommendations.