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Packed snacks, made it fun, let the kids pick the trail. Even the 13yo put his phone away the whole time. We saw a deer, found a cool creek, and nobody asked to turn back. On the d
We've been watching Planet Earth together on Sunday mornings for like a year. Last night at dinner she told everyone that's what she wants to study in college because I showed her
Grew some stuff in the backyard garden with my 7yo. When we harvested the tomatoes and carrots, he actually wanted to eat them. Something about growing it himself made all the diff
My daughter was so nervous about doing her piano recital thing at talent show. We practiced every night for weeks. She went out there and absolutely killed it. No mistakes, played
Got a call from the teacher today saying my 9yo stood up to some kids who were being mean to his 6yo sister. Didn't get physical or anything, just told them to stop and walked away
Been working with him on this for months. Today he finally got both shoes tied and didn't even ask for help. The look of pride on his face was priceless. He kept showing everyone a
Woke up to burnt toast, scrambled eggs that somehow got both too runny and too crispy at the same time, and apple juice in my coffee mug because apparently we were out of mugs. It
She's 8 and started asking questions. Instead of lying more we sat down and had the real talk. She said 'so you've been Santa this whole time?' and I said yes. Then she asked if sh
Been working with him all summer and today he finally got it. Went about 30 feet down the driveway without me holding on. The look on his face man, pure joy. My wife got it on vide
Went to dinner with my wife and 3yo last night. She kept refusing the broccoli so I told her dinosaurs love eating tiny trees. She ate the whole plate. Wife rolled her eyes at me b
I've been teaching him for like 6 months and today he just did it without asking for help. Didn't even tell me he was trying, just looked down and his shoes were tied. The little m
Been coaching youth soccer for 8 years but this year felt different. Had an amazing group of 10 and 11 year olds who actually listened and worked hard. They've been practicing sinc
Made homemade pizza with the kids last night. My oldest actually said it was better than the place downtown. My wife raised her eyebrows like she couldn't believe it either but did
Picked him up from school and teacher told me he stood up to a bully going after his smaller friend. Didn't fight or anything, just told the kid to leave him alone and stayed with
After 2 months of practice, my 6 year old finally did it today. Rode like 50 feet on his own without falling. The look on his face was priceless. Took like 100 photos and videos. A
Wife let me sleep in and when I woke up my kids had made me breakfast. Burnt toast, scrambled eggs that were a little runny, and orange juice. Legitimately the best meal I've ever
Been working with him on this for like 6 months and today he just did it. Bunny ears, the whole thing. Didn't ask for help once. I may have teared up a little in the garage. Small
He's been playing for 2 seasons and finally scored. The whole sideline went nuts including all the parents. His smile when he looked over at me... that's what it's all about. Got i
My wife had a work thing so I packed up the truck with my 6 and 8 year old and we hit the trail. Made a fire, cooked hot dogs, told ghost stories, and nobody cried or complained. O
Small victory but I'm claiming it. Wife had to work late tonight so it was just me and the three kids. Usually bedtime is a nightmare, we're pushing it to 9:30 or 10 and they're st