It’s been one of those weeks. Things breaking, work fires flaring up, and somewhere in the middle of it all, my kid managed to flush an entire roll of toilet paper for “science.”

Needless to say... I missed Wednesday’s send. But we’re back, and I’ve got something I’m excited to share.

More on that below 👇

If you’re new here, welcome. We mix up the format a bit on Friday. Let’s go.

THE DIGEST 

• Most Clicked: How to Bond With Your Kids at Every Age

• Best Community Reply: Parents and children often perceive the same situation differently. There's a story of a father and son who went fishing, then they each journaled about it afterward. The father wrote, "Today I took my son fishing--the day was wasted", while the son wrote, "Today I went fishing with my dad--it was the best day of my life."

• Wisdom of the Week: Sometimes checking out is actually a sign you’re trying. Trying not to explode. Trying to stay in control. Trying to remember that this is a phase. So take the moment. You don’t have to be perfect.

PS: WE MADE A HAT

When I started Dad Day, it was just a fun side project. But the community that's formed? It's been the best part.

Now we’re trying to build something that lasts and we figured a damn good hat was a solid place to start.

No gimmicks. No slogans. Just DAD; stitched clean and built to last.

I went to a concert last night and someone asked, “where did you get that hat?” I’ll take that as a good sign.

Only 50 made. Pre-sale starts now, just for newsletter readers. Get ‘em while they’re hot. Appreciate the support!

Grab Yours Here

WEEKEND BLUEPRINT 

QUICK POLL

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Send us what you’re working on

Matt from Houson, Texas with the pantry reboot. Nice work, Matt.

Working on something? Reply to this email and send it our way. House Projects, Green Grass, Businesses, Whatever. Would love to feature it. Otherwise, you’ll be looking at my unfinished projects.

WEEKEND BURNER

Here’s a fun little burner to kick off your weekend:

8 rounds for time. Keep it moving.

• 5 box jumps

• 5 clean and jerks

• 5 burpees

• 5 wall ball shots

• 5 burpees

• 5 pullups

• 5 knees to chest