Just brought my 10 year old to the old school barbershop downtown instead of the kids place at Great Clips. Mr. Henderson has been cutting hair there for 40 years. Charged me 12 dollars, treated my son like a young man, taught him to sit still and be respectful. Gave him a straight razor shave on th...

I only get the kids every other weekend and it's honestly making me depressed. The house is so quiet when they're not here and I hate the feeling of missing out on their week. I know this is the arrangement we agreed to but I'm wondering if I should go back to court to try for more time. Don't want ...

Got the 14 hour process mapped out, watched three YouTube videos, bought a pork butt to practice on. My buddies are coming over so no pressure or anything. I'm probably way overthinking this but I want to prove I can cook something besides burgers on the grill. Wish me luck. Will report back Sunday ...

Got offered a big jump in pay and title but it's 40% travel. My daughter just started kindergarten and my son is 2. My wife would basically be solo parenting half the month. Turned it down and my career coach thinks I'm crazy but I already miss too much. Anyone else make this choice? Does it feel li...

I get the job done and all my projects are on time but my boss keeps scheduling calls at 3:45pm like she's testing me. When I have to bow out she makes these comments about commitment. This is ridiculous. I'm a good employee AND a good dad but apparently that's suspicious? Trying not to blow up but ...

Been working with him for months and today he just did both shoes without any help. The look on his face when he realized he did it was everything. He's been running around the house showing everyone. These little wins hit different when you're a dad.

Rented a kayak last weekend and paddled out to a spot I've been wanting to try. Caught some decent sized bass and didn't tip over which was my main concern honestly. Thinking about getting my own kayak but my wife gave me that look so I'm playing it cool for now. Anyone else do this? Seems like a co...

Apparently I've been helping him with his science project and it's really standing out. The teacher said you can tell a parent is invested when a kid actually understands what they're building. Normally you can tell when a parent just did it themselves. That hit different man. Made me remember why I...

Spent like 3 months planning it, building it, organizing all my tools. Wife walked in and asked if I was actually going to build anything or just look at my tools. Pretty sure that was a personal attack but the bench does look amazing.

Started smoking meats like 6 months ago and I'm obsessed. Get up at 5am to prep the grill and just let it ride all day. There's something zen about tending a fire and a meat thermometer. My neighbors think I'm crazy but they keep coming over when they smell what's cooking so who's the crazy one now.

My 4 year old is asking the real questions and honestly I don't have good answers. Pretty sure I'm losing the joke war with my own kid.

I said because laughter is the best medicine. He said no Dad, medicine is the best medicine. Then I realized he's probably right but also my jokes are free so jokes it is.

Been fully remote for 3 years now. Can't imagine going back. I do school pickup, I'm home for lunch, I see my kids actually wake up in the morning instead of leaving before they're up. Yeah my work hours are less structured but I get more done because I'm not commuting 2 hours a day. My boss is cool...

Left my corporate job to work with my dad's small business. Better pay actually, way more flexible hours, can take lunch with my kids if I want. But now he's my boss and sometimes he forgets to be my dad and I forget to be his employee and we're both frustrated. We're trying to make it work though. ...

Work from home, kids are doing school from home. Haven't been outside except to grab the mail. Realized today I haven't seen a friend in over 2 months. Feel pretty isolated and honestly kind of depressed about it. My wife keeps suggesting I go to the gym or coffee with someone but the thought of it ...