So I'm 38 now and my kids are 6 and 4. Before kids I was that guy who'd hit up bars Thursday through Sunday, sleep til noon, road trips whenever. Could just grab my buddies and go. Now my idea of a wild night is staying up til 11pm watching something without subtitles. Honestly? I miss the freedom s...
Finally did it. No more iPads at the dinner table and honestly it's been amazing. First week was rough, the kids complained constantly. But now we're actually talking and laughing instead of everyone being in their own world. My 7yo told jokes for 10 minutes straight last night. Why did it take me s...
I'm losing my mind. Baseball registration is 200 bucks, then you need the uniform, glove, cleats, batting gloves. Add in the tournament fees and we're pushing 1000 for a 10 week season. And that's just one kid. I played sports growing up and it was never like this. When did it become such a money gr...
Some days I wake up and the thought of getting through the whole day with the kids just feels like too much. I love them but my depression makes everything feel heavy and pointless. Getting them fed, dressed, to activities, all of it feels like I'm pushing a boulder uphill. Then I feel guilty for fe...
Got offered a senior position but it's 50-60 hour weeks during a growth period at the company. My oldest is starting soccer this fall and my youngest will be in kindergarten. The money would be nice but I already feel like I'm missing everything. Why is this so hard? Anyone take a position like this...
Started sanding down my deck last Saturday thinking it would be a quick job. Nope. Took me way longer than planned and now I'm staring at bare wood and have to stain it before it rains. Might not finish this weekend. Why do I always underestimate how long these things take? Any tips for getting stai...
Sitting at dinner last night and my oldest had his elbows on the table, talking with his mouth full. Wife didn't say anything so I quietly corrected him. Not mean about it, just reminded him how a gentleman sits. He straightened right up. So many kids these days have zero table manners. It's not abo...
My 6 and 8 year old are finally getting old enough to actually sit still and fish without complaining every 5 minutes. Got new rods for both of them and stocked up on hot dogs for bait. Weather looks perfect for Saturday morning. Hoping we at least catch some bluegill so they have something to show ...
Got the call yesterday that he made it! He's been grinding all summer and honestly I wasn't sure if he'd make the cut since he's one of the younger kids in the age group. But the coaches said his effort and attitude stood out. He cried happy tears which made me tear up too. Been driving him to camps...
Got offered a director role that would mean 10 more hours a week minimum, probably travel quarterly. Money would be really good and it's a real opportunity. But my kids are 4 and 7 right now and I'm finally at a place where I actually know what's going on in their lives. Asking myself if the paychec...
Went to my son's school function and I was one of maybe 3 guys in a proper blazer and tie. Everyone else in khakis and polos like they just came from playing golf. When did we decide that dressing well was optional? Looking sharp takes 5 minutes and shows respect to the occasion and the people aroun...
My son has been asking for more gaming time on Saturdays and Sundays. Right now we do about 1.5 hours total but he wants to push it to 2-2.5 hours. He's getting good grades and doing his chores, so I'm thinking about budging a little. What do you guys do? Am I being too strict or is more screen time...
My 9yo cheated on a spelling test at school. Instead of just punishing him, I'm trying to use it as a teaching moment about honesty and what God says about integrity. We talked about how taking shortcuts now ruins your character and nobody respects a cheater. Took him to apologize to his teacher. Ho...
Got to thinking about all the garbage out there targeting our kids and it hit me different when I have a daughter. Started being more intentional about teaching her what the Bible says about her worth and identity so she doesn't buy into the world's standards. We're reading through some devotionals ...
We were just sitting on the porch eating ice cream and she randomly said 'you're the best dad in the whole world.' I'm pretty sure I'm not but man did that hit different. She's 8 and still thinks I'm cool. Gonna hold onto this moment forever. Already told my wife I'm never letting her forget I won b...