My wife suggested we do this together and man am I glad she did. Every morning before school I sit with my 12 year old and we write down 3 things we're praying about that day. Then at dinner we check back in and see how God worked. His spiritual maturity in just 3 weeks has been noticeable. If you'r...
And honestly I don't even know how to bring it up at this point. It's been hanging over us. I'm not trying to pressure her - I KNOW she's exhausted, dealing with recovery stuff, touched out from the baby, all of it. But like, we're also becoming strangers? I don't want to be that guy who only cares ...
Just completed 14 hours driving to visit my parents in Ohio with my 5, 8, and 11yo. Here's what worked: - Downloaded like 5 new movies they hadn't seen - Downloaded audiobooks (Percy Jackson got us through hour 8) - Snack boxes instead of regular snack access - Stopped every 2 hours even when they s...
Just spent 45 minutes at 3 in the morning googling whether my 2-month-old's slightly irregular breathing pattern is SIDS. He's fine obviously. But my brain does this thing where I notice something totally normal and convince myself he's dying before I can rationalize. I didn't sleep for like 2 hours...
At my kid's school there's a whole subset of dads who are weirdly competitive about their kids' athletic abilities and I find it exhausting to be around. Like, your 7yo is faster than my 7yo. Cool. We're all gonna be average at everything eventually, my guy. Just me being petty or does anyone else ...
So I'm sitting at dinner last night with my son and he just looks up from his mac and cheese and goes "Dad, where did your hair go? Did you lose it?" My wife starts cracking up. I tell him it just decided to leave without saying goodbye. He seemed satisfied with that answer but now I'm paranoid ab...
Saw some ads for apps that make hiking into a game with scavenger hunts and nature identification stuff. My 8yo loves hiking but gets bored without something to "do." Are these any good or just gimmicks?
Finally told my boss I can't do calls after 5pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays because that's when I'm solo with the kids. Honestly expected pushback but he just said okay. It's such a small thing but I've been so stressed trying to juggle everything and this one boundary is making a huge difference. Sti...
My daughter turned 13 last month and asked if both me and her mom could come to her birthday dinner. Didn't specify "co-hosted," just like... both present. We're not on terrible terms but it would be awkward as hell. Her boyfriend would probably come too. But also... it's HER birthday. Not about wh...
She basically forced me to try it tbh. Got me this cheap notebook and just said "write down what's in your head for 5 minutes before bed." I was resistant because it felt kinda woo-woo but ngl it's actually kind of nice? Like there's stuff I can't really talk to anyone about but putting it on paper ...
Asking for real. Every night after everyone's asleep I'm on my phone for 2-3 hours. Wife pointed out it might be why I'm exhausted and grumpy. But also... it's like the only quiet time I get? I'm not sad exactly, just kinda numb. Is this a thing I should be concerned about or normal dad life.
Feels like we go to church on Sunday and then live however we want the rest of the week. But actual discipleship means living it out daily right? My kids see me at church being all pious then hear me complaining about my neighbor or watching stuff I wouldn't want them seeing. Starting to think about...
She might be right but also I think she's too soft. We clash on discipline pretty often. I want them to understand consequences, she wants to talk everything through. We love each other and the kids but how do you find balance here? Anyone else dealing with different parenting styles between spouses...
Considering getting my teaching certificate. Less money, but way better hours and summers off with the kids. I'm at a software company making good money but I'm burned out. My oldest is 6 and I feel like I'm missing elementary school years for... what? More stuff? We're not struggling financially. ...
This happened about 6 months ago and I'm still processing it honestly. 13yo thought she was talking to a kid from another school on Instagram. Turned out to be a 24yo guy. We caught it pretty fast because she actually told us (which I'm grateful for) but the fact that it happened at all... I've beco...