Finally got my new Weber set up in the backyard. Planning to do some ribs and burgers this Saturday. Kids are excited but honestly I just want a few hours of peace and quiet with a beer while I tend the grill. Anyone have a go-to rub recipe? I've been using the same one for 10 years but open to tryi...
Took my boy camping solo last weekend for the first time. Just us, no mom, no siblings. Drove 45 minutes to a state park. We hiked 3 miles, caught a fish, made a fire and told ghost stories. He slept in my tent and talked the whole drive home about doing it again. Honestly one of my favorite days I'...
Haven't seriously fished in like 10 years but there's a nice lake about 30 minutes from my place. Been watching some YouTube channels and I'm thinking I want to get a decent starter setup. My budget is maybe 200 bucks for rod, reel, and tackle. Mostly looking to take my older son out there on Saturd...
Spent three weekends installing wall pegboards and shelving units. My tools are actually findable now instead of buried in a pile of junk. Even got a little workbench set up where I can tinker on stuff. Feels like I have my own space again. Granted the kids have already started using it as a hideout...
Made a whole sheet pan chicken and roasted veggie situation for lunches this week. Took me like an hour. My 6 year old took one bite and asked if he could have cereal instead. Wife thinks it's hilarious. Do your kids actually eat the stuff you make or am I just spinning my wheels here?
Every time my kids go somewhere without me I catastrophize. What if the car crashes? What if they get kidnapped? I know logically these things are unlikely but my brain won't stop. It's affecting my marriage because my wife wants to do things and I'm always worried. Started therapy last month and my...
Two years ago I was making good money but barely saw my kids awake during the week. Decided to take the leap and start my own thing. It's been the scariest and best decision I've ever made. Money's tighter but stress is way less. I pick up my kid from school. I coach his soccer team. Yeah I miss the...
Been separated for about a year and I've started seeing someone. It's going pretty well and I know eventually the kids will find out. Trying to figure out timing and how to approach this without making it weird. My therapist said to take it slow and not introduce anyone until it's serious. My ex doe...
Just finished The Bear and wow that show is intense. Wife and I couldn't stop watching it. Now we're looking for something new. We like stuff that's not too heavy, maybe some comedy? But also actually good. What are you guys watching? Looking for recommendations.
So I feel guilty even typing this but some days I just want an hour alone. Not because I don't love my kids but because I'm running on empty. Had a conversation with my wife about it and she reminded me that I can't pour from an empty cup. We've been trying to give each other a couple hours each wee...
Spent Saturday afternoon with my son building a 4x8 raised bed in the backyard. I was expecting it to be a disaster but he actually helped drill holes and we got it level enough. Filled it with soil and he picked out tomato and pepper seeds. Now he checks on it every morning before school. Best 3 ho...
After like 6 months of practice and plenty of scraped knees, she just took off down the driveway without me holding the seat. I literally just stood there grinning like an idiot while she zoomed around the cul de sac. The confidence in her face though. Moments like this make all the tough days worth...
Been reading a lot about old school parenting and accountability. Started telling my boys that a man's word is his bond, period. If I tell them I'm going to pick them up at 3, I'm there at 2:50. If I say we're doing something on Saturday, we do it. Set the example first, then hold them to it. My 8yo...
My son is 3 months old and we're still getting up 2-3 times a night. My wife is exhausted and honestly so am I. We've tried everything - white noise machine, blackout curtains, keeping him on a schedule. Some guys at work say their kids were sleeping 8 hours by now but others say this is totally nor...
Today my daughter asked what's for dinner and I said 'food.' She was not amused. Then I told her she should be grateful because some kids don't have anything to eat. She said 'yeah, but they probably have better dads.' I walked right into that one. I deserve it though.