I'm not even sure why I'm posting this but I need to say it somewhere. I love my kids but most days I'm just going through the motions. Getting out of bed is hard. Playing with them feels like a chore even though I know they need me present. My wife noticed I've been checked out and suggested therap...
Just wanted to post this because I was ashamed to admit I needed it but I've been seeing a therapist for 3 months now and I feel like I'm getting my life back. Turns out a lot of my anger at my kids was actually unresolved trauma from my own childhood. Learning to separate that stuff has been wild. ...
Took my kids to get ice cream and the girl at the counter asked if I wanted a cup or cone. I said 'Neither just put it on my tab' and pointed to my stomach. My kids were MORTIFIED. My daughter won't look at me. Worth every second of their embarrassment.
My 5yo told me 'Why did the scarecrow win an award?' I said why and he goes 'Because he was outstanding in his field!' I've created a monster. He's been telling everyone all week. Pretty sure he stole it from a kids show but the pride on his face was worth it.
Spent the last month building a wall mounted rack for my 6 rods in the garage. Used some reclaimed barn wood and stainless steel hardware. My wife said it looks nice which is dad code for 'I'm surprised this doesn't look terrible'. Planning to take the boys out to the lake this weekend to break in t...
You get genuinely excited about a new tool or organizing system. You laugh at your own jokes before the punchline is even done. You wear socks with sandals and don't care what anyone thinks. You get irrationally upset when someone doesn't put the seat down. We all there yet or is it just me?
My 6 year old has watched the same toy unboxing video like 50 times this week. I don't get it but she's mesmerized. At least she's not asking me to buy the toy... yet. Wife thinks I should limit screen time more but honestly it's the only way I get 20 minutes of peace on a Sunday morning.
Who else is already stressed about their draft in 3 weeks? I always wait too long to study the stats and then panic pick someone who got injured. This year I'm gonna be different. Currently watching last season highlights while my son naps. Wife thinks I'm crazy.
My boy is 9 now and I want to make sure he understands what it means to be a good man. Not just in sports or grades but in how he treats people, keeps his word, stands up for what's right even when it's hard. My own dad wasn't around much so I'm trying to do better. Started having him help me with y...
Fired up the smoker this weekend for 14 hours straight. Did a brisket that turned out perfect, super tender. Kids actually ate it without complaining which never happens. Thinking about getting into competitive BBQ next year.
Been thinking a lot about what it means to raise good men in today's world. I try to lead by example. Show up on time. Keep my word. Treat women with respect. Own my mistakes. Work hard. It's not complicated but it requires discipline. Anyone else feel like this is getting harder to teach kids?
Been working with him on a firm handshake and looking people in the eye when you meet them. It sounds small but these things matter. He's 8 and already getting it. I never want him to be the kind of guy who gives a weak handshake. My dad taught me this and I'm proud to pass it on.
My buddies would say I was a pretty self absorbed dude before kids. Everything was about what I wanted to do, where I wanted to go, what made me happy. Had my first son at 32 and it's like I woke up. Suddenly there's this tiny human depending on me and you can't unsee that. I still do stuff I enjoy ...
My wife has been really pushing for us to get the kids in church and Sunday school. She wants me to be the spiritual leader of our family which is a lot of pressure. The thing is I grew up in the church but walked away in my 20s and I'm still figuring out my own faith. I don't want to be a hypocrite...
Started this habit about 6 months ago where we pray with each kid individually before bed. Nothing fancy just asking them what they're thankful for and what they want to pray about. Its the best 5 minutes of my day honestly. My oldest was anxious about a test and we prayed about it, he passed. My yo...