Just got a new pellet grill two weeks ago and I've been out there every single day. My wife thinks I'm crazy but there's something about smoking a brisket low and slow while hanging out with your kids that just hits different. They help me adjust the temperature, check on the meat, and we just hang ...
I thought I knew what tired was from work and college but this is something else man. My wife and I are tag teaming the nights because the baby won't sleep longer than 2-3 hours at a time. I had to pull over on the drive home from my dad's house yesterday because I was starting to nod off. When does...
Our son's 2 week checkup is tomorrow and I want to make sure I'm asking all the right questions. We've been freaking out about every little thing so far. He's been sleeping a lot, eating okay I think, and seems to have some kind of rash on his chest but it comes and goes. Should I worry about stuff ...
So I decided we were gonna build a treehouse in the oak tree in our backyard. Watched maybe 3 YouTube videos and bought a bunch of lumber without actually having a plan. Started Saturday morning and my son was so hyped, which was great until I realized the boards I got were too thick for the bracket...
Started doing this a few months ago and it's been a game changer. We pick a few recipes Thursday night, shop Saturday, then Sunday I let the kids help me prep everything. My 8yo is on vegetable duty, 5yo does the mixing, and I handle the actual cooking. Takes like 4 hours total but then we have dinn...
Been a rough year and a half since the split but we just switched to a 50/50 week on week off schedule and it's been so much better for everyone. Kids had time to adjust, my ex and I actually can communicate now without being angry all the time, and I get real time with them instead of just weekends...
My 3yo daughter loves watching stuff on YouTube Kids and the parental controls seem pretty solid but I keep reading horror stories about weird content slipping through. Anyone here who trusts it completely or should I be monitoring every single video? She mainly watches Bluey and Sesame Street stuff...
Pro: I can see my kids for lunch and drop them at school. Con: Work never stops because my office is literally my bedroom closet and my kids think if the door is closed I'm available. Had a Zoom call with executives yesterday and my 4 year old was banging on the door saying daddy daddy daddy. Turned...
We just built a fort in the living room and he spontaneously said it. Nothing I've accomplished at work or anywhere else has hit harder than that. Might be my favorite moment as a dad so far.
Looking to find some guys to play with online, nothing super hardcore but something better than randoms. I've got about an hour or two in the evenings after kids are down. Currently into 2K and some FPS games. Tired of playing solo or with people who rage quit. Let me know if you're interested.
Started this project back in April. New deck, fire pit area, and put in some raised garden beds. My wife wanted flowers so I built these simple cedar boxes and we planted tomatoes, peppers, and basil. Spent way too much on materials but honestly the result is solid. The kids have already claimed the...
I'm 38 and I don't even know who I am anymore outside of being a dad. I was the guy who knew about music and movies and had interesting thoughts. Now I can tell you which dinosaur is which and how to get crayon out of carpet but I feel like I lost myself somewhere around kid two. Trying to find hobb...
Had our second kid four months ago and I've been struggling hard. Everyone asks how my wife is doing but nobody asks me. I feel numb and irritable. I love my kids but I don't feel connected to them yet. Scared to tell anyone because I'm supposed to be the strong one. Finally told my doctor and he di...
I called in sick to work today and just let my kids watch extra TV while I sat in the quiet. I needed it. Not sick physically but mentally I was done. Do other dads do this? I feel guilty but also like I needed to reset. Spent the afternoon just existing without pressure. Back at work tomorrow feeli...
My son is 6 weeks old and only sleeps if I'm holding him. The second I try to put him down he wakes up and screams. I'm exhausted and my back is killing me. Is this normal? Should I be worried about creating bad habits? Everyone keeps telling me different things. Just want to sleep for more than 20 ...