Didn't think I'd see the day honestly. Guy picked up our son from my place last week and we ended up chatting for 20 minutes about football. He seems genuinely interested in being a positive presence for the kids, not just trying to replace me. Makes the whole situation easier knowing he's not again...
Had Sunday dinner at his place last week and he pulled me aside to tell me I needed to be more of a leader at home and less glued to my phone. At first I got defensive but he was right. He talked about how his generation took responsibility and showed up for their families in real ways. Made me thin...
Told myself I wouldn't check my lineup obsessively but here I am at 6am before anyone else wakes up making last minute trades. My league mates are ruthless this year and I'm currently in last place. Can't believe I reached on a tight end in round 3. Anyone else making terrible draft decisions coming...
Trying to save money but my wife thinks we never do anything fun anymore. Been thinking about trying to cook something fancy at home instead of going out. Has anyone done like a wine pairing thing or something? I can follow a recipe but I'm not a chef so nothing too complicated. What do you guys do ...
Was at the grocery store with my 3 month old yesterday and got absolutely destroyed. Poop up his back, down his legs, on my shirt. I have no idea how something that small produces that much. Didn't bring a change of clothes because I'm an idiot. Ended up sitting in the car for 20 minutes trying to c...
We're getting discharged tomorrow with our son. First time parents here and honestly I'm terrified. How do we know if he's eating enough? Is it normal that he sleeps so much? When should we actually be concerned vs just being paranoid new parents? Any advice would help, we're running on 0 sleep and ...
Been putting it off for years but I'm realizing I probably have some stuff I need to work through. Growing up my dad wasn't really emotionally available and I'm worried I'm doing the same thing with my kids even though I don't want to. Insurance covers a portion but it's still like 50 bucks a sessio...
With breastfeeding my wife can at least track time. With bottles I feel like I'm just guessing. He's 2 months old and I keep second guessing how much to put in the bottle. The pediatrician said 4-6 oz per feeding but sometimes he leaves some and sometimes he seems hungry after. Does anyone else deal...
Been working with my sons on the fundamentals lately. Firm grip, eye contact, say your name clearly. Seems like something simple but you'd be surprised how many young men have no idea how to present themselves. My father taught me this and I take it seriously. A man's word and his handshake should m...
Been planning this for 2 years. Want to build a permanent outdoor kitchen area with a grill, smoker, mini bar, and a TV under a covered patio. Space is there, budget is tight. Wife thinks it's excessive but when we host the Super Bowl party I know she'll understand. Anyone done this? Should I hire s...
My wife is pumping and I'm doing the night bottle feeds so she can get some sleep. It's been good for bonding but man those 3am sessions test my patience. Kid takes forever to finish and sometimes falls asleep half way through and I have to wake him up. By the fourth night feeding I'm basically a zo...
Took about an hour of him getting frustrated and falling and me acting like it was totally normal. But then it clicked. He took off down the driveway without me holding him and made it almost to the end before wobbling. I was jogging along like a crazy person cheering like he just won the Olympics. ...
Spent all day Saturday building a 4x8 raised bed in the backyard. Pro tip: don't cheap out on the wood screws. I used regular ones the first time and they kept stripping when I tried to sink them into the 2x10s. Grabbed some exterior wood screws from Home Depot and the second attempt went way smooth...
He heard the drinks were on the house. I told this one at work today and got the groan I deserved.
I used to be that guy pulling all-nighters on weekends, living for raid nights and tournaments. Now I'm waking up at 5am without an alarm because my 2 year old is screaming for breakfast. Honestly I miss the freedom to just zone out for 8 hours straight, but there's something about being the first o...