Second modification to the custody order because she wants to move out of state with the kids. My lawyer is charging me $350/hour and we're already 6 hours in and nothing's been decided yet. I don't have the money for a drawn out court battle. Anyone been through this? Is there a cheaper way to hand...
Finally got around to it and I'm only 2 episodes in but this show is insane. The concept is so wild. Trying to watch it after the kids go to bed but I keep falling asleep in my chair. Anyone else watching? No spoilers please I'm begging you.
Tried to do a 3 mile trail with my 5 year old last Saturday. She made it 0.8 miles before we had to turn back. She was tired, I was carrying her, my 9 year old was complaining. But she wants to try again. Found a easier 1.5 mile loop that might work better. Any tips for keeping young kids interested...
Started as a simple platform in our oak tree. Now it's basically a full treehouse with walls and a roof. Been working on it for 6 weeks with my boys helping. Used reclaimed wood from a torn down barn. It's not perfect but it's solid and the kids love it. Spent way more money than I wanted but we're ...
So I built a wood fired pizza oven from a kit over 3 weekends. It's not perfect but it makes incredible pizza. We've had friends over twice already. My wife thought I was crazy but now she's a fan. Cost more than I expected. Still totally worth it for family nights. Anyone else have one? Best toppin...
My father taught me that a man is only as good as his word and his reputation. In today's world nobody cares about that anymore. But I'm making damn sure my kids understand it. They see me conduct business fairly, treat everyone with respect regardless of their station, and own my mistakes instead o...
My 8 year old caught an actual fish today. Not some little bluegill either, it was a solid 2 lb largemouth. The look on his face when he felt it tug the line... man I almost lost it right there on the dock. We took some photos, threw it back like we planned, and he asked if we could go every Saturda...
Before kids I could sleep until noon, go to bed whenever, nap whenever. My schedule was completely mine. Now I'm up at 6 AM whether I want to be or not. Going to bed early because I'm exhausted. Weekends are structured around nap times and bedtimes. Sounds terrible when I write it out but honestly I...
My wife found 7 baseball caps in the car yesterday and asked why I need so many. I told her they're not for me, they're for all the different dads I become depending on the situation: work dad, gym dad, yard work dad, etc. She did not laugh. I think I have a problem but also I don't care.
Everything around us seems to be pulling my kids in different directions. Social media, peer pressure, materialism. We try to keep them grounded in faith and teach them about what really matters but it feels like swimming upstream sometimes. My 12yo is already asking for expensive shoes and comparin...
My son is two weeks old and honestly I'm terrified. He cries and I panic. I don't know if he's hungry, tired, gassy, or just unhappy. My wife seems more confident but she's admitted she's also just guessing half the time. Last night he cried for like 45 minutes and we literally tried everything. Eve...
We agreed I pick up Tuesdays and Thursdays. Now she's saying she needs those days sometimes and wants me to be "flexible." I'm flexible plenty but I also count on those days with my kids. How do you guys handle this without it turning into a big fight? My lawyer said to document everything but I hat...
Been working on this for like 6 months. Got my fishing wall up, pool table installed, and a sweet little bar area. Wife said I could have my space if I promised to finish the garage shelving first. Totally worth it. Now I got somewhere to retreat to when the kids are driving me up the wall. Anyone e...
My 12 year old and 10 year old would rather sleep in on Sundays than go to service. I keep taking them but they sit there on their phones or looking bored. How do I teach them that faith matters when they're not buying in yet? I don't want to force it but I also know this is important for their spir...
Week on, week off schedule. I love my kids more than anything but man, going from full house to empty house every other week is rough. Anyone else deal with this? How do you stay sane on your off weeks? I'm thinking about getting into the gym or something but it just feels weird being alone after ha...