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 ...
Anyone else deal with anxiety that makes you way overprotective of your kids? I can't let my son go to birthday parties without texting the parent constantly. I won't let him ride his bike down the street even though he's 9. My wife says I'm transferring my issues to him and honestly I think she's r...
Somehow managed to pick a kicker in the 4th round last night. Was texting with my buddy and completely lost track of where we were in the draft. My league is never going to let me live this down. Already got like 15 screenshots in the group chat. Kill me now.
Why is it always just moms at the church nursery, moms at the children's ministry, moms leading Bible study for kids? I volunteer and show up but I feel like I'm always the odd man out. My kids need to see that faith isn't just a mom thing. The church needs more men stepping up and leading by exampl...
My teenagers are getting hit with so much at school and on social media that directly contradicts what we're teaching them at home and church. I don't want to be the overprotective dad that they resent, but I also see the stuff they're being exposed to and it scares me. How do you guys approach this...
Got divorced three years ago and it was the hardest thing I've ever been through. For a while I thought my life was over, my kids would resent me, I was a failure. But going through it actually forced me to look at myself. I was checking out emotionally before the marriage even ended. Now I have my ...
Hit the range yesterday for the first time since college. Signed up for a league that starts next month because apparently I enjoy being humbled. My swing is rusty as hell but I remembered how fun it is just being outside walking around. The guys in the league seem chill. Gonna go practice this week...
I go to the same coffee shop basically every morning before work. The guy knows my order by heart at this point. I did the math and I'm spending like $400+ a month on coffee. It's a problem. My wife keeps bringing it up. But honestly it's like the only 15 minutes I get to myself before the chaos sta...
My 5 year old used to eat broccoli and peas no problem. Last month he decided ALL green foods are gross. Won't touch them. I'm not trying to force it but it's weird how fast that switched. His little sister is already following suit. Anyone dealt with this phase? Does it actually get better or do I ...
My 7 year old told me a joke today and I realized he's starting to tell actual dad jokes. He asked what you call a sleeping bull. I said "I don't know what?" He said "A bulldozer." I was so proud I almost cried. He's following in my footsteps whether he likes it or not.
Three weeks in and my daughter actually smiled. Not the gas smile, a real one. I know she probably doesn't know what's happening yet but dude something just hit different. I get why people talk about their kids all the time now. Already annoying my coworkers with baby pictures.
Pre-kids me was selfish, always wanted the newest stuff, spent money on stupid things. Now I'm thinking about college funds and life insurance and whether my car is safe enough. I miss the spontaneity for sure, like being able to go out whenever without planning childcare. But I wouldn't go back. Th...
Spent the last month building a wall mounted display case for my 12 rods in the garage. Used some walnut I had leftover from another project and it turned out way better than I expected. Wife actually said it looked nice instead of just tolerated it. Now I just need to find time to actually use them...
Wife's out tonight with friends so I'm solo with the kids. Making my famous 'throw whatever's in the fridge on a pizza' situation. Usually works out. Sometimes it's salsa and rotisserie chicken on a store bought crust. What do you guys do? Feel like I should have a more solid plan than this.