Our daughter is 5 months old and my wife got a job offer for next month. Logically I know we could use the money and it's good for her career but I'm honestly scared about childcare and if I can handle her while working from home. My wife keeps saying I'll figure it out but man the pressure is real....
Been saving up for like six months and finally pulled the trigger on a decent offset smoker. Picked up a brisket and some ribs for tomorrow. Watched probably too many YouTube videos but I think I'm ready. Probably won't sleep tonight because I'm too excited. Anyone have tips for a first time smoking...
My son has watched the same 8 episodes like 47 times this month. I can literally recite the dialogue at this point. At least it's keeping him occupied while I catch up on work but man I'm going crazy.
She's 8 and I was NOT expecting the question the way she asked it. Got down on one knee and said 'Dad will you go to the dance with me' with the biggest smile. Had to play it cool but inside I was melting. Already looking for a good tie to wear. This is the stuff that matters.
My dad used to do it and I've been watching some YouTube channels lately. Looks challenging but rewarding. Already looking at beginner projects like cutting boards and shelves. Anyone else do woodworking? What should I know before I drop money on tools and materials?
Just wanted to share a win. Been remote for 2 years now and I genuinely feel like I have my life back. I can make my kids lunch, help with homework, and be home before 6 most nights. The guilt I used to carry about missing stuff is basically gone. Yeah some days I'm juggling calls while my 5yo asks ...
Our kids are 6 and 8. We've been split for 2 years and haven't figured out a solid holiday plan. Last Christmas was a mess because we both wanted them on the actual day. This year I want to get ahead of it. The kids want to be together with both parents but obviously that's not how it works anymore....
Just wanted to share something positive. My ex and I split when our son was 3. First year was brutal, lots of tension and miscommunication. We finally got a mediator involved and actually started treating it like the business arrangement it is. We use a shared calendar, text updates about school stu...
I'm doing tri-tip and some vegetables. Been working on my smoke technique for months. The neighbors are gonna hate me when they smell this. Anyone else get weirdly passionate about grilling or is it just me? I watch YouTube videos about charcoal temperature management like it's my job.
6 week old just did a full 7 hours straight and I woke up in a cold sweat thinking something was wrong. Ran to check on him like 4 times. He's fine obviously but why am I more exhausted now than when he was waking up every 2 hours? My brain can't handle the anxiety of him being too quiet. Anyone els...
Wife had to go back to work and we switched to bottles. I was worried about bonding but honestly getting to feed my daughter myself has been amazing. I get those quiet 3am moments with her that I wasn't getting before. Don't let anyone make you feel bad about however you feed your kid. Fed is best a...
We've been back in school for like two weeks and I'm exhausted. New schedules, supply lists that make no sense, permission slips everywhere, forgot about picture day twice. My calendar is a mess and apparently I'm the one who keeps track of all this now? How do other dads stay organized with multipl...
Finished the deck this weekend. Took way longer than I wanted but the thing is solid and I did it right. Posts are sunk proper, no shortcuts on the railings, stained it a nice dark color. Boys helped me sand and stain it which I think means more to them than it does to me. Next weekend gonna set up ...
Got a Weber kettle grill for my birthday and honestly don't know where to start. I can make hot dogs and burgers on my old gas grill fine but want to actually learn how to smoke stuff. Do I need to buy all the fancy thermometers and accessories or can I keep it simple while I'm learning? Also should...
Been thinking a lot about what it means to be a man and a father. Too many guys are checked out or expecting their wives to make all the decisions. I'm trying to be the kind of man my kids can look up to. That means I'm present, I make decisions with conviction, I keep my word and I teach them that ...