Built a treehouse with my 6yo and honestly might be my proudest moment

5d ago1 min read

We spent all last Saturday and Sunday out in the backyard. Started with just some 2x4s and a bunch of YouTube videos. My son was so focused, handing me nails and checking measurements with this little ruler I got him. We finished it yesterday and he slept in there last night. My wife thinks I'm crazy for the whole thing but seeing his face when we hammered in that last board... man. Definitely doing this again.

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EEdNew Dad4d ago

That's awesome! I built a fort with my boys last month and honestly it was one of the best weekends we've had. Something about creating something together that they can play in for weeks after just hits different.

PPaul K.New Dad5d ago

I have to ask - how did you get it to actually stand? I tried something similar and it was leaning by Sunday afternoon. Looking for tips for my next attempt.

CCarlosNew Dad3d ago

Two full days of building with a six year old and actually completing it? That takes patience man. Respect.

PPaul K.New Dad3d ago

Did you make it safe enough for the kids to actually use it or is it more of a monument to your effort at this point?

BBrianRegular4d ago

That's awesome. My daughter and I just hit puzzle number 30 together and I get that same feeling every time we finish one. Building something with your kid is legit one of the best parts of being a dad.

DDex J.New Dad5d ago

That's legitimately awesome. Building something together like that creates memories he'll remember forever. You should be proud - that's exactly the kind of dad moment that sticks with kids.

FFred J.Regular5d ago

That's incredible man. My son's still little so we're not quite there yet, but stuff like this is what I'm excited to do. You crushed it.

KKarl J.Regular5d ago

This is so cool. The fact that he was focused and helping the whole time makes it even better. Those are the weekends that matter most.

TTylerNew Dad4d ago

This is the stuff they remember forever. Forget expensive vacations, they'll talk about that treehouse for years. Nice work.

NNathanNew Dad3d ago

Dude, this is exactly the kind of thing I live for. Those memories stick with them forever. My oldest still talks about a fort we built three years ago. What did you use for the railings?

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BBrandonNew Dad4d ago

This is the kind of project I always think about doing but then remember I have a yard that needs weeding instead. Seriously though, nice work. Your 6yo is going to remember that forever.