Been working with him for months and today he just did both shoes without any help. The look on his face when he realized he did it was everything. He's been running around the house showing everyone. These little wins hit different when you're a dad.

Rented a kayak last weekend and paddled out to a spot I've been wanting to try. Caught some decent sized bass and didn't tip over which was my main concern honestly. Thinking about getting my own kayak but my wife gave me that look so I'm playing it cool for now. Anyone else do this? Seems like a co...

Apparently I've been helping him with his science project and it's really standing out. The teacher said you can tell a parent is invested when a kid actually understands what they're building. Normally you can tell when a parent just did it themselves. That hit different man. Made me remember why I...

Spent like 3 months planning it, building it, organizing all my tools. Wife walked in and asked if I was actually going to build anything or just look at my tools. Pretty sure that was a personal attack but the bench does look amazing.

Started smoking meats like 6 months ago and I'm obsessed. Get up at 5am to prep the grill and just let it ride all day. There's something zen about tending a fire and a meat thermometer. My neighbors think I'm crazy but they keep coming over when they smell what's cooking so who's the crazy one now.

My 4 year old is asking the real questions and honestly I don't have good answers. Pretty sure I'm losing the joke war with my own kid.

I said because laughter is the best medicine. He said no Dad, medicine is the best medicine. Then I realized he's probably right but also my jokes are free so jokes it is.

Been fully remote for 3 years now. Can't imagine going back. I do school pickup, I'm home for lunch, I see my kids actually wake up in the morning instead of leaving before they're up. Yeah my work hours are less structured but I get more done because I'm not commuting 2 hours a day. My boss is cool...

Left my corporate job to work with my dad's small business. Better pay actually, way more flexible hours, can take lunch with my kids if I want. But now he's my boss and sometimes he forgets to be my dad and I forget to be his employee and we're both frustrated. We're trying to make it work though. ...

Work from home, kids are doing school from home. Haven't been outside except to grab the mail. Realized today I haven't seen a friend in over 2 months. Feel pretty isolated and honestly kind of depressed about it. My wife keeps suggesting I go to the gym or coffee with someone but the thought of it ...

Finally bit the bullet and started going to therapy after my doctor pushed me on it. First few sessions were rough, felt weird talking to a stranger. But after about 6 weeks I'm actually noticing a difference in how I handle stress and talk to my family. Yeah it's $150 a session and insurance barely...

Honestly expected it to be way grosser than it actually was. My daughter is 4 days old and I've already gotten the hang of the whole diaper situation. Wipes, fold it up, new diaper, done. My wife was shocked I offered to do night changes but honestly I want to help and I'm awake anyway since I keep ...

I was really skeptical about going but I talked my doctor into a referral and found someone I click with. Three months in and I'm sleeping better, not snapping at my kids over small stuff, and actually thinking about what I'm feeling instead of just pushing through. It's not a cure all but man it's ...

Work is draining, kids keep me busy, and I can't remember the last time I actually talked to a friend about stuff that matters. I go through the motions - work, home, sleep, repeat. Started noticing I'm just tired all the time and everything feels gray. My buddy invited me to do something and I almo...

Taking my 6 and 8 year old fishing for the first time next month. I grew up fishing but haven't gone in years. Want to make sure this is a good experience for them so they actually enjoy it instead of getting bored and frustrated. Thinking of doing a local lake with a guide for maybe 4 hours. Should...