15yo asked if we could work on the truck together yesterday. Didn't ask, didn't have to be dragged. Just asked if I needed help. We spent 3 hours changing the oil and working on some rust spots and he actually asked me questions about how stuff works. Barely looked at his phone the whole time. Thought those days were behind me so this one hit different. Might be my favorite dad memory yet.
That's awesome man. Those moments are gold. I've been trying to get my son interested in my guitar setup and even just sitting next to me while I practice feels like a win these days.
Those moments hit different. I remember when my oldest actually wanted to spend time with me instead of just tolerating it. We worked on the deck together and I had to stop myself from talking too much because I didn't want to break the spell.
This is what we work for. All the other stuff is just noise. The fact that he WANTED to do this with you means you're doing something right.
Working on something with your hands together hits different than just hanging out. He's learning from you and spending time doing something real. That's gold.
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This is the dream right here. Three hours of quality time without having to ask twice? You crushed it. Sounds like he's getting to that age where he actually respects what you do.