My kids are watching everything I do. Every interaction I have, every choice I make, they're learning what respect and honor actually look like. I don't yell at waiters when there's a problem, I don't cut people off in traffic, I listen when people talk instead of planning what I'm gonna say next. M...
Took my 6 year old to the store today and he loudly asked why the lady in front of us had a big belly. I died. She turned around and I just stood there like a statue while he kept going with zero filter. Wife is still not speaking to me even though it wasn't my fault. Pro tip: never take kids grocer...
My kids groan at my jokes which means I'm doing something right. Hit them with a good one at breakfast this morning and my 8 year old actually said 'that's so bad it's good.' I consider this a major victory. My wife physically shuddered when I told her later. The fact that I can make my kids laugh e...
Had a rough week at work, things didn't go my way on a big project. Came home frustrated and was about to snap at my wife over something stupid. Then my 5 year old ran up and hugged my leg. Stopped me in my tracks. Realized I was about to let my problems affect my family. Real strength isn't about n...
My 13yo is starting to push back on church and asking questions about why certain things are sin when everyone at school does them. Part of me respects that he's thinking for himself but part of me is worried he's pulling away from faith. I don't want to just shut down the conversation but I also ne...
We've been exclusively bottle feeding and my son is almost 2 months old. He seems to be going through bottles pretty fast and I'm wondering if he's eating the right amount. The pediatrician said he should be getting around 20 ounces a day but some days he wants more. Is it normal for them to eat dif...
Went all out and replaced my old 1080p monitor with a 1440p 144hz and got a new chair. My back has been killing me after sitting in that ancient office chair for like 8 years. Already played through the first few hours of the new Baldur's Gate and the difference is night and day. Worth every penny.
Made chicken, roasted veggies, rice pilaf from scratch. Honestly thought it would be a disaster but everyone ate it and asked for seconds. My 4yo said it was 'yummy like mcdonald's' which I'm taking as a huge compliment even though it's kind of an insult. Either way wins are wins.
Planning our first real camping trip for next month with a 4 and 7 year old. We've got a decent tent and sleeping bags but I'm nervous about cooking over the fire and keeping everyone entertained. Should I bring a camp stove as backup? Any other tips for not having a disaster? We're only doing one n...
Holy crap. Literally. That's all I have to say. I thought I was ready. I was not ready. It was in the hair. THE HAIR. My wife was laughing so hard she was crying while I was standing there like a deer in headlights trying to figure out which direction to start cleaning. If you're an expecting dad, d...
Found out he figured out how to disable downtime on his iPad somehow. I'm not even mad I'm impressed but also frustrated because his grades are slipping. Turns out he was watching Minecraft building tutorials when he was supposed to be doing online math assignments. Had to sit down and explain why I...
Got a Traeger pellet smoker for my birthday and just set it up in the backyard. Made some ribs tonight and they came out perfect. Kids actually ate them without complaining for once. This thing is a game changer. Anyone have tips for maintaining it? Want to keep this beast running for years.
We're trying to start a bedtime prayer routine with our four year old but he just wants to rush through it or goof off. I want this to be meaningful and not forced. Has anyone found a way to make prayer time actually connect with kids instead of it feeling like another chore before lights out? We wa...
Been doing this for like 3 months and it's a game changer. I prep 4 different meals, portion them out into containers, and basically have lunches handled for the whole week. Saves me like an hour each day and keeps me from hitting the drive thru. Yesterday did chicken stir fry, spaghetti, taco meat,...
I've been trying to get them to branch out from chicken nuggets for like a year. Finally took them to this place and they both ordered edamame and some veggie rolls. They actually ate it. They actually liked it. My wife looked at me like I'd performed a miracle. Biggest parenting win of my life so f...