Super nervous about this. Got a tent, sleeping bags, and the whole setup. We're only going to a local state park like 20 minutes away so nothing crazy. Any advice on keeping 4 and 7 year olds entertained? I'm thinking fishing, campfire, hiking some easy trails. What am I forgetting?
I was a mess at 25. Every weekend was about going out, staying up late, basically avoiding being an adult. Then my girl got pregnant and I had to choose - keep living like a 20 year old or show up as a father. Chose the latter. It wasn't some instant transformation, took years of actually changing. ...
Picked them up early from school without warning. Their faces when I showed up instead of grandma were priceless. Took them to get frozen yogurt and we went to the park and just hung out. My oldest said it was the best day of his life. These are the moments you don't get back so I'm making them coun...
Been having a rough week. My son asked me the same question about why the sky is blue like 50 times and I lost it and snapped at him. Later I felt terrible and had to apologize and explain that I was frustrated with myself, not him. I'm realizing my kids see exactly who I am on the inside, good and ...
I'm in a rut with meal planning. Kids want chicken nuggets for the millionth time and my wife is tired of my taco nights. Looking for something that's actually healthy but won't take 2 hours to prep. Open to anything.
Been working from home for 2 years and I can actually be here when the kids get off the bus, help with homework, be present. Company just mandated everyone back in office full time starting next month. I'm seriously considering looking for another job. Is that crazy? This schedule has saved my marri...
Started doing this about 6 months ago on kind of a whim. Just simple prayers, nothing fancy. Let each kid say what they're thankful for and what they want prayer for. My 7 year old prayed for our neighbor who's sick, my 4 year old thanked God for his dinosaur toy lol. But something about that 10 min...
Ive been bringing work stress home way too much lately. My kids notice I'm on my phone during dinner, my wife says Im not really present even when I'm physically there. I work in tech and there's always something urgent. I know I need to set better boundaries but its hard when your inbox is constant...
My wife's at a thing with her friends so I'm supposed to cook dinner for the kids tonight. I can grill fine but actual cooking? I'm lost. Thinking of just doing pasta and frozen meatballs but that feels lazy. Looking for something simple that won't be a disaster. Kids are 7, 10, and 13. Help?
He's so tiny and fragile and every time I hold him my heart rate spikes because I'm convinced I'm doing something wrong. How am I supposed to know what he needs when he cries? My wife is way more calm about this than I am. Does this feeling go away or am I just gonna be nervous forever?
Been putting this off for years but I finally admitted to my doctor that I've been dealing with anxiety and low mood for a while now. Not gonna lie, it felt vulnerable admitting I wasn't okay. But I'm already feeling a little better knowing I have a plan and I'm not just white knuckling it anymore. ...
Been working with him for like 6 months on this. Today he did it completely by himself without asking for help. Watched him concentrate so hard with his tongue sticking out and everything. Little guy was so proud he wanted to show literally everyone at the park. These moments hit different man.
My 6 year old asked me if we could get cookies. I said sure, we can get them but we're not going to eat them. She got all excited then I hit her with 'because we're going to BAKE them.' Watched her process that for a solid 10 seconds. Worth every eye roll I'm gonna get from my wife.
Took the family on what I thought was an easy 4 mile trail last weekend. Turns out the trail markers were basically nonexistent and we got turned around pretty bad. Ended up being almost 7 miles and my 6 year old was exhausted. Wife was frustrated with me for not planning better. I've learned the ha...
Someone recommended OurFamilyWizard to me. Has anyone used it? My ex and I don't fight but our communication can be spotty and I'm worried about missing stuff about the kids. Is it worth the subscription or am I overthinking this?