Considering getting my teaching certificate. Less money, but way better hours and summers off with the kids. I'm at a software company making good money but I'm burned out. My oldest is 6 and I feel like I'm missing elementary school years for... what? More stuff? We're not struggling financially. ...
This happened about 6 months ago and I'm still processing it honestly. 13yo thought she was talking to a kid from another school on Instagram. Turned out to be a 24yo guy. We caught it pretty fast because she actually told us (which I'm grateful for) but the fact that it happened at all... I've beco...
He's 13 and ever since the divorce (3 years ago) he just shuts down during our weeks. Won't tell me about school stuff, his friends, nothing. Answers in one-word responses. His mom says he's fine and talkative with her. I know he's a teenager but this stings. I'm not trying to force it but feel like...
Learned this the hard way. Yeah stuff is cheap but the quality is... not great. Tried buying "store brand" cereal there and it tastes like cardboard. Their bread goes moldy in like 2 days. I know money's tight for a lot of us but mixing DT with regular grocery stores is the move. Just needed to say...
Remember when I posted about building a zip line last spring? Finally actually did it this weekend lol. Got the kit from Home Depot, took about 4 hours with my 12yo helping. It's not fancy - goes from the deck to a landing platform on the other side - but it WORKS. Kids have been outside non-stop. M...
Picked him up from kindergarten and his teacher pulled me aside saying he gets stressed about small things - like where to sit at lunch, what if he gets the art project wrong, etc. Made me realize he probably picked that up from watching me stress about everything. Now I'm anxious about HIM being an...
Real talk for a second. Before kids I could just hang out with my buddies whenever, sleep in, do whatever I wanted. Now I cant remember the last time I slept past 6am. My free time is basically nonexistent. Sometimes I do miss just being able to chill without someone needing something. But then my 5...
We were at Target and my son had what I can only describe as a nuclear blowout in the cart. My wife was like are you kidding me right now. I had to pick him up and we basically had to abandon the trip. Got home and there was poop on my chest. Don't tell me dads with babies have it easy.
My boy is getting to that age where he's noticing things. Last week I caught him slouching, avoiding eye contact when talking to people. Sat him down and we had a real conversation about standing up straight, looking people in the eye, giving a firm handshake. Not in a mean way, just passing on what...
Took the kids on a 4 mile hike yesterday at a trail about 30 minutes away. My youngest was tired halfway through and almost gave up. Instead of carrying him the whole way I let him lead, found some cool rocks, spotted a deer. Took longer but he felt like he did it himself. Sometimes these weekend tr...
Planning our first real camping trip with the family in July. We're thinking about hitting up a state park about 2 hours away that has a lake. Got a tent that fits all 5 of us. Should I buy a camping stove or just do everything over the fire? Also any pro tips for keeping the kids entertained withou...
So I decided Sunday was the day to finally build that raised garden bed my wife's been asking for. 4x8 feet, filled it with soil, planted some tomatoes and peppers. Looks great and the wife is happy but man, my lower back is reminding me I'm not 25 anymore. Worth it though. Anyone else get wrecked d...
My grandfather always said a man's word and his handshake should be the same thing. You shouldn't need a contract to make a deal. I grew up watching him do business that way, honored his agreements like his life depended on it. Started teaching my son to give a firm handshake, look people in the eye...
Looking for recommendations since I'm on my own now and tired of cereal. Which frozen pizzas are actually worth buying? I've been doing DiGiorno but open to trying new stuff.
I requested to go down to 4 days a week after my second kid was born 2 years ago. It's been great for family time but today found out my younger coworker with fewer projects got the promotion I was up for. I'm not crazy right? This feels like it's because I chose family over grinding 60 hour weeks. ...