Happy Friday, fellas. The in-laws roll in next week, so I’ll be spending the weekend getting the house dialed in. Have a good one. See ya Monday.
PS: If you’re new here, we mix it up on Fridays with a quick recap from the week and a few extra gems to head into the weekend right.
“The power of a dad in a child’s life is unmatched.”
THE DIGEST
Most Clicked: The Best Christmas Movies to Watch With Kids
Best Community Reply: Tell your kids you’re proud of the person they are, not just what they’ve done.
Wisdom of the Week: Kids don’t want the efficiency version of life; they want the full thing: the slow, hands-on version of life. The version where you’re right there with them. So, don’t rush the finish line. The process is the point.
Product of the Week: Solo Stove Propane Fire Kit
📕 Read: Storyworthy - The Power of Storytelling
🎧 Listen: #1 Sleep Expert on How to Dial In Your Sleep via Diary of a CEO
📺 Watch: 42 Things Everyone Should Learn How To Do
🍔 Eat/Drink: Every Thanksgiving Side, Better
🩳 Style: Timex Deepwater 38mm Navy Watch
FROM THE TRENCHES
Topic: Celebrate the Wins
One dad tossed out a question this week that was worthy of a nod “Anyone else fist pump themselves or celebrate after surviving a full-blown kid meltdown?”
He had both kids solo, both spiraling over a denied second lollipop, both in full freak-out mode. Instead of losing it, he somehow kept his cool, talked them down, got them buckled in, closed the door… and quietly hit himself with an “F** yeah”*
Someone else shared a fresh win: two tiny kids accidentally broke their special Christmas ornaments, tears everywhere, and he and his wife stayed calm, helped them navigate the feelings, and walked away thinking, “We actually did that right.”
Sometimes the victories are small. Sometimes they’re invisible. But those quiet car-door fist pumps? That’s dad life gold. Keep celebrating the moments no one else sees.
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GARAGE
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Outdoor shower build from Adam in Charleston, SC. Hot water and all. Send us what you’re working on so I don’t have to share mine 😉
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WEEKEND BURNER
3 Rounds:
• 400m run
• 12 goblet squats
• 10 dumbbell push presses
• 12 reverse lunges (each leg)
• 8 burpees
Dropped Guys Being Dads last week; just a fun way to get some community hangs going. Had quite a few responses.
We’re a small team here, so if you’re a dude who wants to rally a few dads in your city and let it grow from there, we’ll back you up.
Hit reply, and we’ll hop on a quick chat to get something rolling. We got stickers too, so you know it’s legit. Might get crazy and print some shirts.
What’s Going On This Weekend?
Annapolis, MD: Casual Saturday morning run. Meet at the Market House/Rise up at 7am. Todd is the dad leading the charge.
Phoenix, AZ: Chris Reed is hosting a Garage Gym workout. All levels welcome. 8:30 AM-10 AM. RSVP here.
dad shower thoughts: Fatherhood is 10% knowing what to do and 90% acting like you do.
