Had a rough few days where I just couldn't get out of my own head. Everything felt pointless and heavy. My therapist helped me realize I've been isolating myself which makes it worse. Been trying to at least call one friend a day and get outside a little even if I don't feel like it. It's slow but s...

Spent Saturday helping my neighbor replace some rotted boards on his back deck. It was only supposed to take a couple hours but we ended up there most of the day. Found way more damage underneath than expected. We reinforced the support beams and replaced like half the deck. His kids and mine hung o...

Three years ago I was 40 pounds heavier, barely left the house except for work, and my kids would rather watch YouTube than spend time with me. Something just clicked one day and I started walking. Then hiking. Now every Saturday we hit a local trail and my 7yo can outpace me sometimes. I miss sleep...

Promised my son I'd take him fishing Saturday. Work got crazy and I almost canceled. Then I thought about what my old man used to say about a man's word. So I went. Didn't even catch anything but the look on his face when I showed up at his room at 6am made it worth it. These moments are what they r...

She walked across that little stage in her cap and gown and I absolutely lost it. She saw me in the audience and her whole face lit up. My wife nudged me because I was ugly crying in public but I don't even care. When did she get so grown? Feels like yesterday she was in my arms at the hospital.

My 2 year old daughter just walked up to me out of nowhere, put her little hand on my face and said 'I love you daddy'. I was making lunch, had no idea it was coming. Now I'm sitting here at work and can't stop thinking about it. Best day ever. Seriously nothing compares to this.

Every text with my ex turns into an argument about something stupid. I asked about changing a pickup time one week due to a work thing and she accused me of not being reliable. We need to be civil for the kids but man it's hard. Thinking about using one of those co-parenting apps. Has anyone tried O...

After 6 months of bribing, accidents, and wondering if we'd ever get here, my son just went the whole weekend dry. Not one accident. I know it's early and there will probably be setbacks but holy crap I'm celebrating this moment. Bought him a special toy and we had a mini parade around the house. Wi...

Been watching too many bread videos on YouTube so I decided to make a starter from scratch. Fed it flour and water every day for a week and now it's bubbling like crazy. Made my first loaf yesterday and it actually turned out decent. Not perfect but way better than I expected. My family thinks I'm c...

I honestly didn't think we were going to make it. Kids were tired, wife was stressed, I was trying to keep everyone together through security and the gates. But somehow we all stayed calm, got everyone on the plane, and now we're heading to Disney World. This might be the best parenting win I've had...

I've been putting this off for like 5 years. Kept telling myself I didn't need it but my wife finally convinced me to go. First few sessions I didn't say much but last week something just clicked. My therapist asked me why I hold everything in and I just lost it in the best way possible. Still figur...

Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything. My 8 year old told me this joke was from the stone age and he's not wrong but I'm still using it. I also hit them with: I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised. The groans are my favorite sound now ...

Told my kids we were having cereal for dinner because mom was working late. Youngest looks at me dead serious and says "Dad that's not a real meal, that's what you make when you have no idea what you're doing." Pretty sure I got roasted by a 5 year old. He's not wrong though.

Caught myself laughing at my own joke while explaining why we can't leave the porch light on all night (the electric bill!). Then I wore socks with sandals to take out the trash without thinking twice. My wife shook her head but I saw her smile. This is what peak comedy looks like.

Just cleaned out the grill and stocked up on charcoal, propane, and enough meat to feed a small army. Planning a big cookout this Saturday. Any recommendations for side dishes that aren't just the standard potato or bean salad? Looking to impress the family this year. Also open to sauce recommendati...