Been in a tough spot at my job where my boss wants me to cut corners on a project. Keep thinking about my kids watching how I handle this. Don't want to teach them that compromise is okay when things get hard. Been praying about it all week. Anyone else dealt with losing money or opportunity to stay...
Got the job I've been working toward for 5 years. Pay is great, title looks good on LinkedIn, but I'm traveling 3 weeks a month and my kids barely know me anymore. My oldest asked my wife when dad was coming home the other day and she said next week. He said 'which week though, because you always sa...
Planning a camping trip with the family next month and trying to figure out what to cook that isnt just hot dogs and beans. Want to impress everyone but nothing too complicated. Looking for stuff that travels well and doesnt need a ton of prep. What do you guys usually make?
Started this project back in January and we just got the last tile grouted yesterday. Did most of it myself with help from my brother in law who actually knows what hes doing. New counters new backsplash new sink and faucet. My wife is losing her mind over how it turned out and honestly so am I. Fee...
We went up to the lake last month and caught nothing but spent the whole day just talking. He told me stuff about his life I'd never heard before. Made me realize I should take my boys on these trips more often. We're going next spring and I'm going to make it count. Life's short.
She's 16 and suddenly all the stuff she grew up with is too simplistic or doesn't make sense. Part of me wants to shut it down but another part knows I can't force belief. We talk about it and I try to answer honestly instead of just saying "that's what the Bible says." I'm praying a lot more than u...
Been doing it for like 3 months now and honestly it's changed the tone of our whole house. Nothing crazy, just 5 minutes where we each say something we're grateful for and something we're asking God for. My 9 year old prays for the homeless guy she sees on the way to soccer practice. My 12 year old ...
So my ex has been picking up the kids 30 mins to an hour late almost every week now. I work and have plans lined up, and it's throwing everything off. I've asked her nicely multiple times but she just says she got held up. Do I need to start documenting this stuff? Not sure if it matters legally but...
Been talking about building a workbench in my garage for like 2 years. Last month I actually ordered the materials. Just finished cutting and assembling the base this weekend. Feels good to actually be making progress. Planning to have it done by the end of the month.
Been WFH for 2 years now. Can do school pickup, have lunch with my oldest, see my kids before they go to bed. Productivity is the same if not better. Now upper management is pushing for 3 days in office starting next month. I'm legitimately considering leaving over this. Remote work has been life ch...
Been working with him for months and today it just clicked. He did both shoes without any help and the biggest smile on his face. Had to take a pic because my wife was at work. These little things hit different man.
We have it in writing that I get them every other weekend starting Friday after school. She's been keeping them through Monday 'just this once' three times in the last two months. When I bring it up she says I'm being rigid and the kids should come first. But I feel like she's changing our schedule ...
Some days are just harder than others. Can't get out of bed, don't want to see anyone, don't want to talk to anyone. My therapist says to push through it but man it's exhausting. Anyone else have days where you just can't seem to get your feet under you? Do they pass?
I told him I wanted to know how to use the dishwasher properly. He said "Dad, you're the dishwasher." Absolutely destroyed me. Kid's got jokes now.
Separated 6 months ago, got my kids every other weekend. I'm staying strong for them but some days are hard. Making sure I show up on time, keep my word, and be the stable rock they can count on. Not badmouthing their mother even though I have every reason to. I dress well when I pick them up, take ...