Just got laid off and I'm trying to find new work but the court ordered amount is based on my old salary. I've been paying it but I'm barely scraping by. I know I need to go back to court to modify it but I'm nervous that if I bring it up she'll try to take more custody from me. We don't have a grea...
He's 13 and says he'd rather stay at moms place. Says it's because his friends are closer to her house and he doesn't want to switch schools for part of the week. I feel like I'm losing him. He used to be excited about his days with me. Is this normal or am I doing something wrong? How do I fix this...
All I did was let him pick what we had for lunch and helped him build a fort in the living room. He came up and hugged me and said it unprompted. Going to remember this forever. These moments go by so fast.
Nothing fancy, just store bought dough and basic toppings but the kids think they're on a cooking show. Youngest is doing cheese, middle one is arranging pepperonis in some weird pattern, oldest one wanted to try making the sauce from scratch. Kitchen is a disaster but honestly this beats screens an...
That's it that's the post. She actually said my pancakes are better than mommy's. I'm never gonna recover from this high.
Yup. Drove an hour to the campsite realized we didn't have the poles. Ended up hanging a tarp between two trees and making a lean to shelter. Actually worked great and the kids thought it was way cooler than a regular tent. They're still talking about our "survival adventure". Sometimes screwing up ...
We've been divorced for 3 years now and co parent pretty well. Today my daughter randomly asked if I was gonna marry mommy again and I said no but that we'll always be a family. She seemed cool with that answer and then asked if she could have a snack. My ex texted me later that she brought it up at...
Got the promotion I've been working toward for 3 years. More money, better title, but they want me on calls at 7am and the job isn't really flexible on the evenings anymore. I've got a 4yo and an 8yo who actually know who I am right now because I've been more present. I'm terrified this job is going...
Took 4 weeks off when my second was born and it was amazing. Got back Monday and it's like I never left except now I'm checking the baby cam every 5 minutes and I can't focus on anything. Wife is home with the kids which helps but I feel guilty, distracted, and my boss is already asking about a proj...
Had a tough conversation with my 12 year old about how he speaks to his sister. Told him straight up that real men don't talk down to women or use them. A gentleman protects and respects the women around him, period. Doesn't mean being weak, means being strong enough to lift others up. He's getting ...
So I finally convinced my company to let me take the full 3 months when baby #2 arrives next month. Everyone keeps congratulating me but honestly I'm freaking out. I haven't been away from my job for more than 2 weeks in 5 years and my boss already seems annoyed even though I gave 6 months notice. P...
I had to put my foot down.
This is driving me crazy. We have every other weekend Friday at 5pm in the custody agreement but she's been picking up at 4:15 on some weeks and 5:45 on others. When I mentioned it she said I'm being "too rigid" but like the agreement exists for a reason. The kids have activities planned around the ...
Because he was outstanding in his field! My kids are officially groaning at my jokes now instead of laughing. I've reached peak dad status. Mission accomplished.
Been intimidated by smoking meat for years but finally pulled the trigger on a pellet grill. Did a reverse sear on two ribeyes and they turned out perfect. Crust on the outside, pink and juicy inside. The whole neighborhood smelled like a steakhouse. My wife was impressed which is huge because she u...