Going to be vulnerable here. I used to beat myself up when I lost my patience. Snapped at my kid, then felt like garbage for an hour. But here's what I've learned: the repair matters more than the rupture. Going back, getting on their level, saying "Hey — I shouldn't have raised my voice. That wasn't your fault. I'm sorry." That's the real parenting. Your kids aren't learning that dad never makes mistakes. They're learning what a man does AFTER he makes one. What's one thing you've had to repair with your kid recently?

Hey dads! I'm sure it isn't a revelation to anyone here that we as dads have just as much to learn from our kids as they have to learn from us. I was reminded of that last night, when I was trying to get my two-month old daughter back to sleep during an especially fussy night. We read books. We did songs. We did tummy time. We laid on the play mat and looked at the mobile. Everything I could think of to help her settle, but nothing seemed to work. Nothing, at least, until I brought her into the nursery, sat in the rocking chair, and just held her. It was like night and day: The fussing stopped. she snuggled in, and she went right to sleep. I think that was her reminding me that sometimes it's not about the "doing." It's about the "being." She didn't need me to do anything, she just needed me to be with her. The rest of the night was great, and I'll cherish that memory for the rest of my life. I'm curious: What's a lesson you've learned from your kids recently?

Day 3 - Done!

🙌 HUGE Welcome to our new members Ruben, Jake, and Andrew! "Faith is taking the first step, even when you don't see the whole staircase" - MLK The whole staircase may not be built, but I'm happy to see some gentlemen in here helping me build it together. If you guys need anything at all please message me 💪

Needed some protein with my protein!