Had my first solo morning with the baby while my wife slept in. Changed what I thought was a normal diaper and somehow got poop up the back, in my shirt, and across the changing table. How are these tiny humans capable of this? Now I understand why people have like 10 outfits ready at all times. Wil...
Taking a 6 hour drive next month with the kids. Want to load up some movies they haven't seen yet to keep them entertained. Usually we do the main Disney stuff. Any underrated recommendations? Trying to avoid anything too overstimulating so they actually sleep part of the way.
Just survived back to back soccer games for two different kids on a Saturday. We were running from field to field like crazy people. Packed enough snacks to feed a small army. Got home and everyone crashed by 7pm which was amazing honestly. These weekends are brutal but also kind of fun when you're ...
My old man passed away last year and he loved fishing. Found his tackle box in my garage and decided to take my 11 year old son fishing for the first time. We didn't catch much but he was so excited and kept asking me stories about grandpa. I'm hooked. Already planning trips and might enter a tourna...
Just wanted to say that moving all the kids to one family plan with screen time limits built in has been a game changer. Can actually see what apps they're using, set bedtime cutoffs, and it's not like I'm spying on them but I'm involved. Costs a bit more but worth it for the peace of mind.
Mixed it with some cheese sauce and they demolished it. No complaints, no negotiations, no sitting at the table for 45 minutes. Feels like I unlocked a cheat code.
He wanted me specifically. Said I'm good at figuring stuff out. We built a little catapult thing together and it actually works. Gonna submit it Monday and I don't think I've ever been more proud of anything we made together. That's my boy right there.
Money without guilt. Before if I wanted to buy some new tech or go on a random weekend trip I just did it. Now I think about 529 plans and school costs and it stresses me out. I miss my body not being wrecked. I miss sleeping 8 hours straight. I miss my wife looking at me like a partner instead of h...
For 6 years I was home with the kids while my wife worked. Handled all the school pickups, lunches, homework. Now she wanted to step back and I needed to provide so here I am in an office job. Making way more money but I miss the day-to-day stuff so much it hurts sometimes. My oldest doesn't want to...
Honestly man, before kids I was the guy staying up till 2am gaming and sleeping till noon on weekends. Now I'm up at 5 every morning and I actually LIKE it. There's something about having coffee while everything's quiet before the chaos starts. I miss sleeping in sometimes for sure, but I don't miss...
My 18 month old decided to take off his diaper and his pants this morning while I was showering and when I came out he had somehow gotten poop in places I didn't know were possible. I mean he was standing there looking genuinely confused about the situation. I had to laugh because what else are you ...
So I'm that guy who grills year round. Woke up to 8 inches of snow this morning and still fired up the grill for some steaks. Kids were watching from the window like I'm insane. Wife made a comment about my 'grilling obsession' but those were some of the best steaks we've had. Anyone else out here r...
Anyone else have a hard time finding time to play or practice effectively? Love the fascination from the kiddos, but sometimes it's hard to feel productive. Don't want to push them away.
Left my corporate job making good money to take a position that pays less but has flexible hours. My boss was shocked. Money's tighter now for sure. We had to cut back on some stuff. But I'm home for dinner most nights and I can help with homework and actually see my kids grow up. Don't regret it fo...
Using my 10 year old as a messenger about custody changes or money needs to happen. He came home and said mom said I need to pay for his baseball camp. Never heard from her directly. I've asked her a hundred times to text me or email instead of putting our kids in the middle. Anyone else deal with t...