After 18 months of back and forth with lawyers, we finally have everything locked in. 50/50 custody, child support worked out, and a parenting plan that actually makes sense. Feels good to have clarity and not be in constant limbo. To anyone going through this right now, hang in there. It gets bette...
My buddy convinced me to go out on his boat last month and I got absolutely hooked again. Been binge watching fishing channels and just ordered new gear. Thinking about taking the kids once I get comfortable enough. Growing up I used to fish with my dad all the time so this feels like coming home in...
Tried to do a whole bit about how I used to hate facial hair but then it grew on me. Kid cut me off and said 'dad that's literally on your chin right now.' No punchline needed I guess. They're becoming comedians and I'm retiring.
Took a sick day yesterday because my 6 year old had a stomach bug and needed someone home. Boss was cool with it but I got some work emails asking for updates. My old self would have answered them all but I just let them wait. Watched movies with my son instead. Not feeling guilty about it anymore.
My 8 year old asked why I always make puns and I said 'because I'm on a roll' while eating bread. She groaned so hard but then couldn't stop giggling. Also told them 'I'm reading a book about anti gravity, it's impossible to put down.' They're getting too old for this stuff but they still laugh and ...
So I took 8 weeks off when my second was born and honestly it was amazing. Now I'm back in the office 3 days a week and I feel like I'm missing everything. My wife is handling most of it but I can't help feeling guilty when I'm in meetings and my phone buzzes with a photo of the baby smiling. Anyone...
Took the 3 and 5 year old on what I thought was an easy 2 mile trail. Seemed fine on AllTrails. We made it maybe half a mile before the 3yo got tired and the 5yo stepped in a creek and soaked his shoe. Spent the next hour managing meltdowns, changing shoes, and carrying the younger one. My wife and ...
Been with this company 6 years and finally got the offer for a senior role I wanted. Problem is it's got about 30% travel, probably 2 weeks a month out of town. My kids are 4 and 6 and I know those are important years. The pay bump would be good for the family financially but I'm wondering if I'm ch...
Before kids I had this whole image of who I was. Had hobbies, worked late, spent money on stuff I thought mattered. Then my first was born and I just felt lost for like a year. Couldn't remember who I was outside of being a dad. Miss some of that independence, not gonna lie. But I'm learning that be...
This is the third week she's texted me at 2pm saying she needs to switch our pickup schedule. I've got stuff planned, the kids get confused, and I'm losing my mind. We have a custody agreement but nothing specific about notice for changes. Do I just suck it up or do I need to get lawyers involved ag...
I got stuck with a schedule that's basically weekends only and I hate it. My ex makes more money and got a better lawyer. I love my kids but only seeing them 2 days a week is killing me. Lawyer says we could fight it but it would cost 15k and no guarantee we'd win. Just venting mostly. Anyone been i...
Been working with my oldest on a firm handshake and looking people in the eye. It matters. My father taught me this and I'm passing it down. You can tell a lot about a man by how he presents himself and treats others. Started young with my boys doing the same. It's one of those foundational things t...
Took my 4 year old to the store and he pointed at Frosted Flakes and said "Dad those are GRRRREAT" in the Tony voice. I almost fell over laughing. He's been doing it every time we go shopping for 2 weeks now. This is peak parenting comedy.
My 8 year old came home asking why his friends got so many presents and why we focus more on the birth of Jesus than getting stuff. We're not super strict about it, we do give gifts but it's simple and the focus is church and celebrating Christ. How do you guys explain this to your kids in a way tha...
My son has been really into Fortnite with his friends and I get it, it's social for them. But he wants to play 3-4 hours after school and I'm drawing the line at 2 hours max on weekdays. He says all his friends get more time. I don't want to be the strict dad but I also see how it affects his mood a...