I've been the worst about enforcing our own house rules on devices. I tell my kids no screens after 8pm but then I'm scrolling in bed until 11. My oldest called me out on it last week which was embarrassing. I know I can't expect them to respect boundaries I don't respect myself. Looking for some da...
Been home for 2 months with my second kid and honestly it's been incredible. Getting to drop my oldest at school, spend mornings with the newborn, make lunch for the family. Going back to the office full time Monday and I'm genuinely dreading it. The guilt is already setting in even though I know we...
Started this project last month and we're almost done. Got 2x8s, rope, decking boards, the whole deal. My 8yo and 6yo have been helping and learning so much. They're more careful with tools than I expected honestly. Planning to get it weather sealed this weekend and maybe add a rope ladder. Cost me ...
It's been almost a year since the papers were signed and I gotta say I'm unrecognizable to who I was. Spent 15 years in a marriage that wasn't working and didn't realize how small I'd made myself. Now I'm in my own apartment, dating again, reconnected with friends, even picking up the guitar again w...
Took my 4 year old to dinner last night and he was being crazy so I put him on my iPad with YouTube Kids. This lady at the next table literally stared at me the whole time like I was the world's worst parent. Look, I don't do this every day but sometimes you need the peace and quiet. Does anyone els...
Finally finished the deck project I started in June. 16x12 feet, pressure treated lumber, the whole thing. Did most of it myself with some help from my brother in law. It looks amazing but man my shoulders are wrecked. Worth it though, kids have been playing on it constantly. Now the wife wants a pe...
My 6 year old was asking me what I was making for dinner and I said 'I'm making a mess of things as usual' and then he asked me why I always mess things up. Solid dad joke execution but questionable parenting decision lol. Do your kids not get the joke or do they get it too well?
After the divorce I got primary custody which sounds great on paper but some nights when the kids are asleep I just feel completely alone. My friends have their own families, my parents are retired out of state, and I don't really have anyone to talk to about the hard stuff. There's a support group ...
Been working nights for 8 years at the factory. Last month I finally got moved to day shift and honestly it's wild. I used to sleep all day, miss breakfast with the kids, see them for like an hour before bed. Now I'm actually making their lunches, doing school pickup, helping with homework. My oldes...
My neighbor has this insane setup in his garage and keeps bugging me to make something with him. Like a birdhouse or small shelves or whatever. Seems cool but also seems expensive to get started. Anyone here do woodworking? Is it worth it or is it one of those things that looks fun until you realize...
My 7 year old dropped this on me last week and I have no idea what to say. My ex and I get along fine, aren't mean to each other, but obviously something went wrong. How do you explain divorce to a kid without badmouthing the other parent? He seems sad about it and I'm worried he thinks it's his fau...
Want to do this with my kids next weekend. Was thinking 4x8 bed with cedar boards. Should I do hardware cloth on the bottom for gophers? Also what's a good first veggie for kids to grow? Don't want them bored after two weeks.
I know this might sound bad but I don't feel that instant connection everyone talks about. My son is almost 6 weeks old and honestly sometimes I feel like I'm just going through the motions. Changing diapers, feeding, trying to soothe him when he cries. My wife seems so naturally bonded to him alrea...
Dude. Nobody tells you about the projectile poop situation. I thought I was ready. I was not ready. My son managed to get it everywhere except actually in the diaper. I'm standing there covered and he's just looking at me like it's no big deal. My wife found me in the bathroom trying to figure out i...
Haven't fished seriously since before kids came along and I'm missing it. My oldest just turned 10 so I'm thinking about taking him out to some local spots. Would be cool to share that with him. Question is whether I should invest in new gear or see if my old stuff still works. Any dads here fish wi...