Got complimented on my kids behavior today
We were at the grocery store and an older lady told us how well behaved our kids were while waiting in line. They actually sat there quietly without complaining. My wife and I look
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We were at the grocery store and an older lady told us how well behaved our kids were while waiting in line. They actually sat there quietly without complaining. My wife and I look
My 5 year old kept saying his bike was uncomfortable and I kept dismissing it. Finally sat on it myself yesterday and yeah the seat was totally worn out and tilted weird. Got him a
Just got back from a weekend trip with my 6 and 8 year olds. Built our own fire, caught some fish, slept in a tent. Both of them were so excited and sleeping in the tent listening
He's been babbling for months but today he looked right at me and said 'Dada' clear as day. Wife was there and we both just froze. I know it's a small thing but man it hit differen
I've been working with her on this for like 3 months and today she finally got it. Watched her zoom down the driveway on her own and I literally teared up. She was so proud of hers
So some older kid was being mean to my daughter on the monkey bars and my son literally stepped in between them and said 'You need to be nice to my sister or you're gonna have a pr
She said DADA today and I swear I almost cried at my desk. My wife caught it on video and she's already sent it to her entire family. Officially the best day of my life. Nothing be
Guys, I'm still riding this high. Found out yesterday afternoon that I got the promotion I've been chasing for two years. Then I made it to my son's soccer game with five minutes t
So my girl was nervous about trying softball and we went to watch her first game. Bottom of the last inning, bases loaded, she steps up and BOOM hits it over the fence. I don't thi
Usually when I try to help with math homework it turns into a argument but today my 8yo asked me for help on fractions and we worked through it together. He GOT it. Saw his face li
We went out to the woods for two nights with the kids, ages 6 and 9. I was nervous about whether they'd complain the whole time but they loved it. We did some easy hiking, built a
I've been showing him for months and he kept giving up. This morning he just decided to do it and nailed it on the second try. The look on his face was priceless. We're going to be
Took them to the farmers market and let them pick out whatever weird looking produce they wanted. They got some purple cauliflower and these tiny orange carrots. Roasted everything
Took us like three weeks of playing 30 minutes before bed every night. He would solve the easy puzzles and I'd handle the combat bosses. When we beat Ganon he literally jumped up a
Okay that's not true, everyone survived and actually had a great time. Set up tent myself, made breakfast on the camp stove without burning anything, kept the kids entertained all
Roasted some broccoli and carrots with a little olive oil and salt. Made it look like it was "special grown up food". He actually asked for more. I'm not getting my hopes up that t
I know this is like a basic life skill but man I got emotional watching him figure it out. We've been working on this for months and he kept giving up. Today he just sat there conc
She's 8 and I was honestly wondering if she'd want to go. She came home from school and told ME about the dance and asked if I wanted to go with her. Went to the mall and we picked
Wife set it up but still. Pancakes, bacon, orange juice. My 9 year old even remembered I take my coffee with cream. They made a little card that says 'Dad you're the best at dad st
After years of trying to get him out there, we went last Saturday and he actually caught something. Small bluegill but he was SO pumped. Held it up for like 10 minutes before we ha