Work has been absolutely insane the past few months. New project, short deadline, and I'm the lead so I can't really delegate. I've been working 50-55 hour weeks, eating lunch at my desk (when I eat), and I'm exhausted all the time. My kids noticed I'm grumpy when I get home. My wife is basically so...
Got really angry with my son today over something stupid and I hate that he saw that side of me. I'm supposed to be showing him how to handle frustration with grace but here I am yelling. We talked about it after and I apologized and explained my mistake but man it's humbling. Anyone else dealing wi...
My 12 year old asked me how to handle peer pressure about staying true to his faith at school. He's worried about looking weird or being made fun of. I told him the hard truth that following Jesus sometimes means being counter cultural but that's where his real strength comes from. We prayed about i...
Wife wants to exclusively pump and give bottles, which I'm totally fine with because I can help with feedings at night. But her mom keeps saying we need to breastfeed directly. Baby is gaining weight fine, is completely full, but now my wife is stressed about doing it wrong. We're about 4 weeks in w...
Been working with my son for like two months. Today he just took off and rode all the way down the driveway without falling. He looked back at me with the biggest smile on his face and said 'Dad I did it!' Had to walk inside real quick because I got emotional lol. These little moments make everythin...
I was in the kitchen thinking about how I told my daughter that the garden was where we grow our vegetables and she asked if we also grow french fries. She's 4. Wife did not find it as funny as I did. Still chuckling about it though.
I was that guy who went out 4-5 nights a week. Did fantasy football, went to games, slept till noon on weekends. My apartment was basically a man cave. Now I'm waking up at 6am whether I want to or not, I know all the words to 8 different kids shows, and I'm genuinely excited about farmer's market o...
Tried to hit him with a classic "Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field." He stares at me and goes "Dad, why did YOU tell that joke? Because you were outstanding in your terrible." I've never been so proud and so roasted at the same time.
Accidentally got too much change at the grocery store today. Went back to return it even though it was just $7. My son saw the whole thing. Later he asked why I did that when I could've kept it. I told him a man's word and reputation are all he's got in this world. Can't put a price on that.
Just finished True Detective season 1 again. My wife thinks I'm crazy for rewatching it but there's something perfect about a good show with complex characters. Wife's asleep, kids are down, I got my coffee. These are my golden hours.
Wife made significantly more than me so when our first was born it just made financial sense. I was terrified about it. Who was I if I wasn't the provider? Spent the first 6 months feeling like I was failing at everything. But then something shifted. I stopped measuring myself by the paycheck and st...
So my 8yo told me he finished his homework when he clearly didn't. Found out from his teacher. I immediately got angry and yelled at him, then sent him to his room. My wife later asked me if that's how Jesus would have handled it and man, that hit different. I've been preaching integrity and honesty...
Got offered a promotion that would mean more travel and longer hours. The pay bump is solid but I'd miss a lot with the kids. My oldest is 7 and my youngest just turned 4. I keep thinking about all the soccer games and school pickups I'd miss but my wife also wants us to get ahead financially for co...
Got approved to work from home 3 days a week starting next month and I cannot overstate how big this is for me. I can actually be here for pickup some days, eat lunch with my kids, and be around if something comes up. My commute was eating 2 hours a day. Still working hard, still in meetings, but I'...
Got tired of seeing every man at church and around town dressed like they just rolled out of bed. Started dressing up a bit more - button up shirts, actual pants, leather shoes instead of sneakers. A few guys have mentioned it and I can tell some think I'm being weird but I don't care. Dressing well...