We've been divorced 2 years and every conversation turns into an argument. We agreed to only text about kid stuff now but she keeps bringing up money I owe her and making jabs about my new relationship. Do I just ignore the off topic messages or respond professionally and redirect? It's exhausting. ...
Let go of the seat and she just kept going. No training wheels, no crash, just pedaling down the street. She turned around and yelled 'Dad I'm doing it!' Watched her disappear around the corner and for a second I got emotional. Growing up too fast.
Because he was outstanding in his field. My 6yo groaned so hard. Mission accomplished.
Took 6 weeks off when my third was born and honestly it was incredible bonding time. But now that I'm back at work full time I feel like I'm missing everything. My wife is home with the baby but I feel guilty being at the office when I could be there. I love my job but this leave really showed me wh...
So my kid has been asking for more tablet time after school and I keep saying no but then I'm exhausted and cave. We set a rule of 1 hour on weekdays but last week I caught him on there for 2.5 hours straight. He was watching some minecraft tutorial stuff which feels educational but also... he wasn'...
Had a rough few months. The depression hit different this time. I've been depressed before so I know the signs but knowing it's coming doesn't make it suck any less. I called my doctor and we're adjusting my meds. Told my wife so she knows I'm struggling. Even talking about it here helps somehow. Ju...
Taking the family camping for the first time this weekend and I'm nervous. We've got a tent, sleeping bags, and I'm planning to do all the cooking over the fire. My wife thinks I'm crazy for not bringing a camp stove but I want the full experience. Anyone have tips for cooking with kids around? Don'...
Just dropped about 400 bucks at IKEA for shelving and storage for my basement gaming area. Got the BILLY bookcases for my controllers and games. Now I'm second guessing if I should have gone with something nicer. How many of you have IKEA stuff down there and has it held up over time or is it all fa...
So my wife noticed our son has a finsta with like 200 followers and he's posting stuff he'd never show us. Nothing illegal or super crazy but definitely more mature than what he shows at home. Do we confront him about it or let him have his privacy? He's a good kid overall, good grades, not getting ...
Biggest challenge I'm facing right now is raising my boy to have real values when everything around him is telling him something different. I'm trying to teach him to be respectful, hardworking, honest, and to look out for people weaker than him. But at school they're pushing different narratives an...
This is the third one this year. My daughter was the tree in the school play and I told her I'd be there. Got a call at 2pm that day about a production issue and by the time I could leave it was almost over. She didn't say much but I could see it in her face. My boss said it was critical and maybe i...
Because he heard the drinks were on the house. My 7 year old laughed so hard he snorted milk out his nose. Mission accomplished.
He knows I have a hard stop at 5:30 for pickup. Asked me to stay for an 'important meeting' at 5pm. Had to tell him I couldn't make it. Felt like I was letting work down even though my kids are my priority. This is the balance nobody warns you about I guess.
Started at 245, down to 180 now. Changed my diet, hit the gym 4 days a week, whole thing. The physical part is done, feels amazing, clothes fit better, my back doesn't hurt anymore. But honestly the weirdest part is how people interact with me now. Coworkers who ignored me now chat me up. Women actu...
Pellet smoker showed up this afternoon. Spent 2 hours just reading the manual and setting it up. Kids think I'm crazy standing out here checking the temp every 5 minutes. Planning to do a brisket this weekend. Any tips for a first timer? Should I wrap it or go naked the whole time?