My daughter turned 13 last month and asked if both me and her mom could come to her birthday dinner. Didn't specify "co-hosted," just like... both present. We're not on terrible terms but it would be awkward as hell. Her boyfriend would probably come too. But also... it's HER birthday. Not about wh...
She basically forced me to try it tbh. Got me this cheap notebook and just said "write down what's in your head for 5 minutes before bed." I was resistant because it felt kinda woo-woo but ngl it's actually kind of nice? Like there's stuff I can't really talk to anyone about but putting it on paper ...
Asking for real. Every night after everyone's asleep I'm on my phone for 2-3 hours. Wife pointed out it might be why I'm exhausted and grumpy. But also... it's like the only quiet time I get? I'm not sad exactly, just kinda numb. Is this a thing I should be concerned about or normal dad life.
Feels like we go to church on Sunday and then live however we want the rest of the week. But actual discipleship means living it out daily right? My kids see me at church being all pious then hear me complaining about my neighbor or watching stuff I wouldn't want them seeing. Starting to think about...
She might be right but also I think she's too soft. We clash on discipline pretty often. I want them to understand consequences, she wants to talk everything through. We love each other and the kids but how do you find balance here? Anyone else dealing with different parenting styles between spouses...
Considering getting my teaching certificate. Less money, but way better hours and summers off with the kids. I'm at a software company making good money but I'm burned out. My oldest is 6 and I feel like I'm missing elementary school years for... what? More stuff? We're not struggling financially. ...
This happened about 6 months ago and I'm still processing it honestly. 13yo thought she was talking to a kid from another school on Instagram. Turned out to be a 24yo guy. We caught it pretty fast because she actually told us (which I'm grateful for) but the fact that it happened at all... I've beco...
He's 13 and ever since the divorce (3 years ago) he just shuts down during our weeks. Won't tell me about school stuff, his friends, nothing. Answers in one-word responses. His mom says he's fine and talkative with her. I know he's a teenager but this stings. I'm not trying to force it but feel like...
Learned this the hard way. Yeah stuff is cheap but the quality is... not great. Tried buying "store brand" cereal there and it tastes like cardboard. Their bread goes moldy in like 2 days. I know money's tight for a lot of us but mixing DT with regular grocery stores is the move. Just needed to say...
Remember when I posted about building a zip line last spring? Finally actually did it this weekend lol. Got the kit from Home Depot, took about 4 hours with my 12yo helping. It's not fancy - goes from the deck to a landing platform on the other side - but it WORKS. Kids have been outside non-stop. M...
Picked him up from kindergarten and his teacher pulled me aside saying he gets stressed about small things - like where to sit at lunch, what if he gets the art project wrong, etc. Made me realize he probably picked that up from watching me stress about everything. Now I'm anxious about HIM being an...
Spent like 2k putting together a legit gaming rig to get back into PC gaming. Used to game a lot before the kids were born. Set it all up in a corner of the garage with a nice chair and monitor. Now my 12 year old wants to use it all the time and honestly I'm fine with it because we play together so...
Just chocolate chip ones from a box mix but apparently I'm better than mom's. Told her to keep that opinion to herself or we'll both be in trouble haha. But seriously best compliment I've gotten in weeks.
Not gonna lie, I'm struggling. The kids are with me Mon-Wed and I can usually hold it together for them but the weekends when they're gone, I just sit in the house and feel empty. I know I should be doing stuff but I don't have the energy. My therapist keeps telling me to build a routine but it's ha...
Got two kids to school on time with lunch boxes, homework folders, and permission slips. Everyone had shoes. I even packed snacks that weren't just goldfish crackers. The bar is low but today I cleared it. Three more months until summer break and I'm already tired just thinking about it.