Looking to upgrade from my old weber before summer. Mainly doing burgers and hot dogs with the kids, nothing crazy. Anyone have recommendations that won't fall apart after a year? My neighbor got some Traeger knockoff that seems decent.
Had him practice with me last night. Firm grip, eye contact, no limp fish handshakes in this house. Some of these young men today have no idea how to introduce themselves to an adult. If we don't teach them right, who will? It's the little things that separate gentlemen from everyone else.
Ok I know I'm like 10 years late but holy crap this show is actually funny. My wife and I are already on season 3. Why didn't anyone tell me Michael Scott was such a mess lol
Work, kids, responsibilities. I'm constantly doing something but I feel completely isolated. Haven't hung out with my friends in months because I'm always either working or exhausted. Even when I'm with my family I feel like I'm in my own head. It's a weird kind of loneliness that I can't really exp...
Just got back from two nights at a local campsite with the boys (7 and 9). No mom, just us. We cooked over the fire, told ghost stories, went hiking, and nobody complained about being bored. The 7yo said it was the best weekend ever. I might be crying a little writing this. Pretty sure I nailed it.
Just wanted to share a win. Three months ago I committed to 10 minutes of prayer with my kids before school. Nothing fancy, just us sitting together talking to God about our day. My oldest stopped having anxiety meltdowns, my middle kid is kinder to his sister, and my wife says she can see the diffe...
Hey guys, I need some real talk. I'm trying to teach my kids about honesty and doing the right thing, but I'm cutting corners at work just to keep my head above water. My 8 year old asked me yesterday why I told my boss I was sick when I just needed a mental health day, and I froze. I don't want to ...
Before kids my wife and I would have these long deep conversations about life and dreams and stuff. Now most of our conversations are 'Did you pack his lunch? No. Did YOU pack it? No.' But honestly I think we're closer now because we're a team actually doing something that matters. We're not just ta...
My ex went back to school and her income dropped, so she's asking me to reduce child support. I'm not trying to be difficult but I've had increased expenses too. My lawyer says we have to go back to court to modify it. Has anyone dealt with this? I want to be fair but also need to make sure my kids ...
It's getting harder to raise my kids with biblical values when everything around them is pushing the opposite direction. School, friends, social media. I'm trying to lead by example and teach them what we believe but I feel like I'm fighting an uphill battle sometimes. How do you guys balance protec...
So my son discovered YouTube and now all he wants to do is watch videos of other kids playing games. I set a 1 hour limit but he freaks out when I take the tablet away. My wife thinks I'm being too strict. What does everyone do for screen time limits at this age? Is 1 hour reasonable or am I being a...
Wife wants me to grill for the family this Saturday. Haven't used the grill in like 6 months. Pretty sure I'm gonna burn everything but I'm gonna try. Anyone else have that one skill they keep meaning to get better at but just keep messing up?
Served cereal for dinner last night because we had a crazy day and I completely forgot to plan anything. Now my youngest thinks this is totally acceptable and keeps asking when we're having it again. Wife is not amused. Did I just create a monster or is this actually not that bad as a once in a whil...
Started praying with my sons before bed instead of just saying grace at dinner. Something about it being just us, quieter, and more intentional really changes the tone. They ask real questions about God and faith instead of just going through the motions. My oldest even asked to pray for his friend ...
Guys I need some real talk. I work long hours and I'm exhausted when I get home. My kids want to play, my wife needs me to be present, and I'm barely holding it together. How do I lead by example when I'm this burnt out? I feel like a hypocrite telling my kids to have faith and patience when I'm sna...