My wife works full time but I still handle the finances, fix things around the house, and take out the trash. She appreciates it and I like being the one who handles that stuff. My younger brother says that's 'outdated' but I don't see it that way. We both contribute but we also play to our strength...
Had a situation yesterday where my boss asked me to cut corners on a client project. I told him straight up I couldn't do it. Not disrespectfully but firm. He didn't like it but I'd rather lose my job than compromise my integrity. My grandfather always said a man's character is the one thing nobody ...
Took my boys to my parents' place 6 hours away last weekend and somehow survived the drive without losing my mind. Downloaded a bunch of movies, packed way too much snack food, and we actually had some good laughs. One kid threw up on mile 3 but we got through it. Feeling pretty proud of myself righ...
Used to be that guy staying up til 2am working on side projects, sleeping til 10. Now I'm up at 5 with my toddler every single day. Miss the uninterrupted time and honestly the sleep, but I don't miss feeling like my life wasn't going anywhere. Gained a purpose I didnt know I needed. The crazy thing...
Been in the same league for 5 years. We pay money, we trash talk, we all act like it matters. But honestly I check it like once a week now and half the time I forget to set my lineup. Is everyone like this or just me? This year feels pointless but also I don't wanna drop out because then I'm THAT gu...
Spent all day Saturday at Lowe's picking out wood and materials. Got home and realized I forgot to grab the screws but had some 3 inch deck screws in the garage so I went with those instead. Built a 4x8 bed in about 2 hours. My back is killing me but the wife is already planning what to plant. Defin...
Started at 4am with a 13 lb brisket from Costco. Used my neighbor's pellet smoker since mine is still broken. Hit 165 internal temp around 10am, wrapped it in butcher paper and kept going. By 6pm it was at 204 and pulled it off. Let it rest for 45 minutes and man, the first bite was incredible. Tend...
Just wanted to check in and say that finally pulling the trigger on therapy has been huge for me. I was so resistant at first, thought it was a waste of money, but my doctor said my blood pressure was through the roof and I needed to do something. Been going weekly and my therapist helped me realize...
I know logically I'm doing okay. My kids are healthy, we're stable, but I constantly think I'm screwing them up somehow. Every mistake feels huge. Every time I snap at them or miss a game or forget to pack their lunch I spiral thinking about how I'm damaging them. It's exhausting. Started therapy be...
He's been struggling with reading and we've been at it for months. Teachers said he'd catch up, I wasn't so sure. Today he sat down with this book and read an entire chapter out loud without asking for help. The smile on his face when he finished was everything. Proud doesn't even cover it.
Just brought my 10 year old to the old school barbershop downtown instead of the kids place at Great Clips. Mr. Henderson has been cutting hair there for 40 years. Charged me 12 dollars, treated my son like a young man, taught him to sit still and be respectful. Gave him a straight razor shave on th...
I only get the kids every other weekend and it's honestly making me depressed. The house is so quiet when they're not here and I hate the feeling of missing out on their week. I know this is the arrangement we agreed to but I'm wondering if I should go back to court to try for more time. Don't want ...
Got the 14 hour process mapped out, watched three YouTube videos, bought a pork butt to practice on. My buddies are coming over so no pressure or anything. I'm probably way overthinking this but I want to prove I can cook something besides burgers on the grill. Wish me luck. Will report back Sunday ...
Got offered a big jump in pay and title but it's 40% travel. My daughter just started kindergarten and my son is 2. My wife would basically be solo parenting half the month. Turned it down and my career coach thinks I'm crazy but I already miss too much. Anyone else make this choice? Does it feel li...
I get the job done and all my projects are on time but my boss keeps scheduling calls at 3:45pm like she's testing me. When I have to bow out she makes these comments about commitment. This is ridiculous. I'm a good employee AND a good dad but apparently that's suspicious? Trying not to blow up but ...