My 4yo wanted dinosaur pancakes so I tried to make a T-rex and my oldest said "that actually looks like a T-rex!" Made like 6 more with different dinosaurs. Wife got some good pictures. Kids were thrilled and for once I didn't feel like a total disaster in the kitchen. Small win but I'm still riding...
We've got insurance and a decent emergency fund but seeing all these hospital bills and thinking about childcare costs next year is making me lose sleep. I make decent money but not THAT decent. Anyone else get hit with unexpected costs after baby came? What should I be budgeting for that nobody tal...
Been working with him on this for months. Today he walked up to me with both shoes tied and just had this look of pure pride on his face. I actually teared up a little. We did a little victory dance in the kitchen and his mom thought we were crazy but man that felt good.
Our son is 2 days old and every time I change his diaper or pick him up I feel like I'm made of glass. His head wobbles and I panic. His neck seems so fragile. I know logically babies are tougher than they look but my brain is not cooperating. Anyone else feel this way at first? Does it get better?
I'm not complaining about being a dad because I love my kids more than anything but sometimes I catch myself and realize I can't remember the last time I did something just for me. Used to play in a band, did gigs every other weekend, had this whole thing going. Now I'm the dad who knows every word ...
Just cleaned up my grill for the season and already planning my first cookout. Thinking about doing some smoked brisket. Anyone have a good rub recipe they swear by? Also need to upgrade my grill eventually but don't know if I should go with pellet or stick with gas.
Was thinking about this the other day. Between the kids and work I just can't commit to 2 hours of uninterrupted anything. By the time they're in bed I'm too tired. I miss movies honestly. My buddy was telling me about some new thriller and I was like oh yeah I saw a 20 minute chunk of that once whi...
I've been back for two weeks and I feel depressed. Like genuinely sad during the day. I miss my kid so much and I feel like I'm missing all these moments. Plus I feel guilty for being relieved to get back to adult conversations. Is that normal? How do you guys handle the transition? I feel like I sh...
Got the papers signed today after 8 months of back and forth with lawyers. 50/50 custody, alternating weeks. I know this is the best outcome for the kids but man, I keep thinking about how different things will be. Won't see them every single day anymore. My ex and I are being civil which helps but ...
I tell my kids to be kind and patient but then I yell at them over small stuff. I talk about honesty but I call in sick to work when I'm just tired. I preach about modesty and then scroll social media for hours looking at garbage. My kids are watching all of it. I realized I can't just tell them how...
My 6 year old watches this show called Bluey on repeat. Like literally all day if I let him. Started watching it with him and honestly it's pretty good. The dad character is actually hilarious and way better written than most kids TV. My wife and I find ourselves laughing at jokes the kids don't eve...
She's been nervous about trying team sports but we finally got her signed up for a recreational league. Third game of the season and she actually scored! The kid next to her tried to steal the ball and she just outmaneuvered her and kicked it in. You should have heard her scream. She ran straight to...
So my 8yo told me he finished his math assignment when he didn't. I found out when the teacher emailed. My first instinct was to blow up but I stopped myself and thought about how I want him to see Jesus in me, not just anger. We sat down and I asked him why he lied instead of just telling me it was...
Last night when I took my 7 and 9 year old back to their mom's place, my youngest had a meltdown. He was crying saying he didn't want to go. It broke my heart. I know this is tough on them but it kills me every time. My ex says I'm making it harder by getting them excited about activities. How do yo...
Honestly I'm struggling here. My kids pushed me to my limit today and I snapped at them over something dumb. After they went to bed I felt terrible because I know they're watching how I handle conflict and stress. I want to raise them with Christ's patience and love but I keep failing. How do you gu...