So I feel guilty even typing this but some days I just want an hour alone. Not because I don't love my kids but because I'm running on empty. Had a conversation with my wife about it and she reminded me that I can't pour from an empty cup. We've been trying to give each other a couple hours each wee...
Spent Saturday afternoon with my son building a 4x8 raised bed in the backyard. I was expecting it to be a disaster but he actually helped drill holes and we got it level enough. Filled it with soil and he picked out tomato and pepper seeds. Now he checks on it every morning before school. Best 3 ho...
After like 6 months of practice and plenty of scraped knees, she just took off down the driveway without me holding the seat. I literally just stood there grinning like an idiot while she zoomed around the cul de sac. The confidence in her face though. Moments like this make all the tough days worth...
Been reading a lot about old school parenting and accountability. Started telling my boys that a man's word is his bond, period. If I tell them I'm going to pick them up at 3, I'm there at 2:50. If I say we're doing something on Saturday, we do it. Set the example first, then hold them to it. My 8yo...
My son is 3 months old and we're still getting up 2-3 times a night. My wife is exhausted and honestly so am I. We've tried everything - white noise machine, blackout curtains, keeping him on a schedule. Some guys at work say their kids were sleeping 8 hours by now but others say this is totally nor...
Today my daughter asked what's for dinner and I said 'food.' She was not amused. Then I told her she should be grateful because some kids don't have anything to eat. She said 'yeah, but they probably have better dads.' I walked right into that one. I deserve it though.
Was shopping with my 7yo and he asks if we can get Fruity Pebbles. I said 'Sure, but only if you can handle the truth.' He looks at me confused so I go 'The truth is... your mom already bought cereal at home.' His face was priceless. He didn't even groan at my joke he just accepted his fate.
I told him the show got cancelled and he looked devastated so I said 'Nah just kidding, it's still on. I'm just bingo in real life.' He had no idea what I was talking about but he laughed anyway because I looked ridiculous doing the voice.
I told my 9yo some classic dad jokes at dinner. Nothing original. He looked at me and was like 'Dad those jokes are so bad they're from when you were young.' ROASTED by my own kid. His mom was trying not to laugh. I deserve this somehow. The worst part is he's right.
Because he was outstanding in his field! My 6 year old groan-laughed at this one earlier and I'm riding high on that victory all day.
We spend the first two years teaching our kids to walk and talk. Then we spend the next 16 years telling them to sit down and shut up. Pretty wild when you think about it.
Found out through my daughter that my ex has been introducing my kids to her new boyfriend after like 3 months of dating. I get she can date whoever she wants but my kids are meeting some random dude without any heads up to me. Should I care about this? Part of me wants to say something but I don't ...
Been reading some older books on leadership and family and it hit me that being the head of household doesn't mean being a dictator. It means setting the example, making the hard decisions, and putting your family's needs before your own. That's what my grandfather did and it shaped everything about...
Woke up at 3am to fire up the smoker. Wife thought I was crazy but when that meat came out I knew it was worth it. Melted in your mouth. Kids actually ate it without complaining. Throwing another one on next weekend, this is becoming a thing now I guess.
Started getting fit after my dad had a heart attack when I was 40. Got serious about the gym, cut out the fast food, the whole thing. Dropped 80 lbs over 18 months and felt amazing. But somewhere in that journey my wife and I stopped connecting. Turns out when you're making big changes to yourself y...