Built a treehouse with my 7yo and it's actually standing

2w ago·1 min read

So I told my son we could build a treehouse and he actually remembered. Spent all last Saturday dragging scrap lumber from my dad's garage and making a platform in the oak tree. Kid was hammering nails (badly) the whole time and talking non-stop about how it'd be his secret hideout. It's not pretty but it's solid and he refuses to come inside. Wife thinks I'm insane for letting him climb up there but honestly best $40 I've spent on a project.

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BBrandonRegular2w ago

That's seriously cool. I've got four kids so getting one-on-one time like that is gold. The fact that you followed through on what he asked for probably means more than you realize.

DDanielRegular1w ago

This is awesome man. I did something similar with my oldest a couple years back and honestly it's still the thing he talks about the most. The fact that he remembered and was excited about it says everything. How'd you secure it to the tree? My son keeps asking for round two.

CChristopher M.New Dad1w ago

Dude yes. These are the projects that actually matter. My kids don't care about the latest toys but they remember building something with me. Glad it held up too because that's half the battle.