Built a treehouse with my 7yo and I'm never letting him forget this

1d ago1 min read

So last Saturday my boy asked if we could build a treehouse. I said yeah sure thinking it would be a quick one day thing. We spent from 9am to 4pm out there with 2x8s, some rope, and way too much optimism. He helped me measure, cut boards, and hammer nails. His hands were shaking on the drill. By the end we had this legit platform up in the oak tree in our backyard. It's not fancy but seeing his face when he climbed up for the first time made every blister worth it. Anyone else doing seasonal building projects with your kids?

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CCarlosNew Dadjust now

This is gold. These are the memories that stick with them forever. My son still talks about the fort we built when he was that age. The actual structure matters way less than the time you spent together.

RRyanRegularjust now

Seven year olds asking to build treehouses is the best. Did you have to reinforce it or does he mostly just use it for hanging out? Either way that's awesome you made it happen.

DDerek L.New Dad1d ago

This is the kind of day your kid remembers forever. Seven hours building something together beats any toy you could buy him. That's the good stuff right there.

SScott W.Regular1d ago

Man, a full 7 hour build with your boy? That's what it's all about. Those are the memories that stick with him forever.

RRyan M.New Dad1d ago

Treehouse with your kid is peak dad energy. I try to carve out those long weekend projects with mine and the time just flies. Sounds like an absolute win.

PPhil M.Regular7h ago

Building something with your kid hits different. He's going to remember his dad built him a treehouse way longer than he'll remember any toy you could've bought him. That's real parenting right there.