Guys I just had to share this. My daughter smiled at me this morning for the first time and it wasn't gas. It was a real smile directed right at me. I literally teared up. All the sleepless nights, the stress about doing everything right, the worry that I wasn't bonding with her properly - it all ju...
So our 2 month old has decided that the only acceptable sleeping arrangement is being on my chest while I'm reclined on the couch. I know about safe sleep guidelines and I'm not dismissing them, but this is where he actually sleeps. My wife gets maybe 3 hours a night this way because he wakes up the...
Spent the day with my sons and my old man at the lake. Brought zero electronics except a camera. Just fishing, stories, and real conversations. My boys heard my father talk about his experiences, heard me talk about mine, and we all just existed together. That's something special that's disappearing...
3 years ago I was working 60 hour weeks at a bank, barely saw my kids, and my marriage was falling apart. My wife was doing everything at home. We sat down and did the math and realized her salary was higher and our biggest issue was that I was missing everything. So I quit. First few months were we...
I told my son I was going to the gym to get in shape. He looks at me and says 'Dad, you said that last week.' Out of the mouths of babes. Apparently I'm predictable and lazy. He's not wrong though.
Wife is visiting her parents for 5 days and I'm handling the kids, house, work. Usually I'm okay but this week the depression is really creeping in. I'm going through the motions, making sure the kids eat and get to school, but everything feels heavy. Haven't showered in two days. This usually passe...
Been on paternity leave for 6 weeks and tomorrow I go back. My daughter is almost 2 months old and I'm dreading it so much. Feels like I'm abandoning them even though logically I know someone needs to pay the bills. Wife keeps saying it's fine but I can tell she's stressed about being alone with the...
My son is 5 weeks and sometimes when I talk to him his mouth twitches and I swear he's almost smiling but I know that's not real smiles yet. When did your babies actually give you that first real smile where you knew they recognized you? Can't wait for that moment honestly.
Took him months of practice and he finally got through a whole book by himself today. It was one of those little Bob Books and he was so proud. Every word had him sounding it out super slow but he didn't give up. At the end he looked up at me like he'd just won the Super Bowl. I told him I was proud...
Been praying every morning for about 6 months now, specifically asking God to help me be the father and husband my family needs. I'm not gonna lie, some mornings I'm just going through the motions. But I've noticed I'm way less quick to anger when the kids are acting up. Yesterday my daughter spille...
My boss said ties were optional now. I still wear one. There's something about getting dressed properly that puts you in the right mindset. You carry yourself different when you're dressed with intention. You act different. Work matters and showing up to do your best matters. The way you present you...
Started a starter like 5 days ago. Made my first loaf yesterday and actually turned out pretty decent. Still learning but the crumb structure looked right. My family ate half of it before it even cooled down. Trying again this weekend with some adjustments. Anyone else do sourdough? What's your time...
We just moved to a new neighborhood and I'm on a mission to find the best pizza spot. So far I've hit up 3 places. Nothing amazing yet. What do you guys recommend where you live? Looking for that sweet spot between authentic and actually good
He's 6 weeks old and today when I was changing his diaper he looked right at me and smiled. I know logically it's probably just gas but man it hit different. My wife said it's a real smile and he's been more interactive the past few days. I feel like the sleepless nights are finally worth it. Anyone...
My son is 4 months old and we're thinking about doing some form of sleep training. He's up 4-5 times a night still and it's killing us. I read about the Ferber method but it makes me feel guilty. Did anyone actually do this successfully or are we better off just waiting it out? Looking for honest ex...