We used some scrap wood from the garage and followed a YouTube tutorial. It's not perfect but it's hanging in the backyard and we already got some cardinals and finches coming to it. My son checks on it like ten times a day. Planning to do more woodworking projects with him, this was actually fun.
Been working on this for like 6 months. Got some rusty old vintage rods from my dad's garage and restored them. Built a wall mounted rack in my man cave and now they actually look presentable instead of scattered everywhere. Wife even complimented it which never happens lol. Anyone else collect fish...
She's 6 and just finished the first Wings of Fire book. I know it's a big series for kids but still, the look on her face when she showed me she did it herself without help? Man I got a little misty. She's already asking for the next one. So proud of this kid.
Started doing pickup and dropoff at McDonald's parking lot instead of the house because things were getting tense. But now even that's becoming a thing. She showed up 20 minutes late yesterday and when I said something about it she said I was being controlling. The kids are picking up on the tension...
Haven't been fishing since before my first kid was born 6 years ago. My buddy invited me out last month and I remembered why I loved it so much. Something about being on the water early in the morning just clears your head. Now I'm thinking about taking my oldest with me next summer. He's at that ag...
Finally pulled the trigger on a used Dewalt to upgrade from my circular saw. Thing is massive and way more powerful than anything I've used. Watched like 10 youtube videos on safety and I'm still nervous. Gotta make a crosscut sled before I really use it. Anyone else had that feeling when they upgra...
Let the kids help make pizza dough from scratch. Middle child got it everywhere, youngest ate like half the flour. But when those pizzas came out of the oven and everyone devoured them and asked for seconds? That was worth the cleanup. Making it a monthly thing. Easiest way to get buy-in from picky ...
Some kid online convinced him to buy v-bucks to "unlock items" and then just ghosted him. He's devastated and I'm pissed because I thought we had talked about this stuff. I know kids are stupid with money but this feels different. Going to make him earn back the $40 but now I'm paranoid about what e...
Quit my job 8 months ago to watch the kids while wife works. Everyone said I'd hate it but honestly I'm in a completely different headspace now. Used to define myself by my job title and paycheck, now it's like that guy doesn't exist anymore. Miss the adult conversations and feeling important at wor...
I told him I was looking for a date. He didn't laugh. My wife did though, which is basically the same thing right?
My oldest asked me why bad things happen to good people after our neighbor's house burned down. I froze. Gave him some answer about God having a bigger plan but it felt hollow. How are you guys handling these conversations? I want to teach them faith without making it seem like I have all the answer...
Spent the last two months watching YouTube videos and gathering parts. Put it together last week and it actually booted on the first try, thought I'd bricked it for sure. The focus of building something with my hands, learning the specs, dealing with problems - it's the most relaxed I've been in yea...
Started innocently enough with some basic knock knock jokes but now we're deep into full pun battles at the dinner table. My wife is suffering but my son is actually thinking through wordplay and I'm so proud. Last night he got me with "I'm reading a book about anti-gravity, it's impossible to put d...
Started playing Roblox with my 7 year old daughter last weekend just to see what she does all day. Dude, this kid is building entire houses and furniture while I'm still trying to figure out basic controls. She keeps laughing at me asking for help. Honestly this might be the best bonding thing we've...
Just hit 5 years sober and became a dad two years ago. I'm looking at pictures from my twenties and I don't even recognize that guy. Back then I was the dude who'd disappear on weekends, missed my sister's wedding, spent rent money on stupid stuff. Now I'm the dad packing soccer snacks and teaching ...