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Father of… …one hell of a kid. …one pain in the father bone. …one child to do better for. …one son to love like no other. Plus… …one wife to annoy!!! This is my journey. If I should die before I wake, I give my son this love to take.
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Not sure how to prepare my son for just how much time he will spend in the kitchen. Making food. Cleaning up. Making a snack. Cleaning up. Going to see mother soon and coming back clean up the kitchen AGAIN! Good thing for iPads. Run a show while tidying the kitchen.

Me - *Looking at the taco meat smeared over my kids chin with disapproval.* TheBoy - *Returning my gaze with suspicion* Me - “You look delicious.” TheBoy - “Eat my ass then!” TheWife - *falls off the couch laughing* Twelve is such a tender loving age.

I mean… it’s fair.

Lesson for my son after being rather… rude… to his mother. “Be kind to mom” Slow down. Be patient. She is supporting you. “Now, be kind to yourself” No need to get dramatic and beat yourself up. It was minor. Learn and move on. Going from rude to others to rude to yourself is not growth.

This account is intended to post video advice to my kid that he can look back on anytime… especially if I am not around anymore. I’ve always loved the idea of social media diaries that others can find value in. Maybe I should get on that.

One of the things to teach my son…

Being an imperfect parent is hard. I am not teaching my kid by being perfect. He learns how to apologize, grow, and work with people when he witnesses or participates in my learning. I don’t want to be an unattainable goal to my kid. I want him to learn how to evolve and work on himself.

Parenting for life. 8-weeks ago I committed to getting healthier and in better shape for my kid… and for me so I can enjoy his life with him. Week 0: 215lbs, 36” pants. Week 5: 207lbs, 34” pants but they were loose. Week 8: 202lbs 34” pants and feeling great. I still cry after workouts. LOL

Sick kid on vacation. Puking and everything. He leans over and hurls into the garbage can. Just. The. Worst. Then looks at me after I wipe the “drool” off his mouth and says. “Dad, you’re my favorite person.” You too buddy. You too. Just don’t breathe on me for a couple minutes… k?

Whoops… didn’t post today. Doing dad stuff.

12yr Old Boy: *deep rumbling buuuuurrrp* Wife: WTH?!? Boy: *drinking his carbonated water* Voice cracked. Wife: That’s not how that works… Me trying to finish my exercise routine: 🤦🏼‍♂️ #funnylikedad #wethinkwearefunny

Watching this with my wife. Again. I just love the end. She says “can you imagine working 11-years with a guy whose only goal is to crack you up everytime he walks on-set?” I smiled and said “Been trying for 24-years” She laughed. I bet she prefers I wait until coffee sets. LOL #livedangerous

Part of doing dad stuff has been getting healthier. I started my physical health journey 7-weeks ago, about a month before turning 50. Gotta keep up with a 12-year old and live active as long as I can for him and my wife. I can confirm I almost cry every morning. LOL #parenting #healthyhurts

Just told my wife “you don’t follow me closely enough” and showed her posts. I’ll make her regret getting me into this. You may address 2025 post complaints directly to her. #dadgoals

It’s 1hr and 16min into 2025… made my kid eye roll me twice. He’s been in bed asleep for 1hr 8min. Starting 2025 off right!!! #parenting #ithinkimfunny

I snort laughed then showed my wife. I’m still giggling in my CPAP machine… that’s not easy. LOL

Mine is Carrie Fisher… always has been since Leia stood up to Vader and I’ve since learned that she was no different in real life. Boys need girls heroes too!

Tips for coaches to get parents on you side… Handing out laps is passé …assign chores to the kids who do not listen. They likely won’t do them but it entertains parents to watch their children get wild eyed and run faster at the threat. LOL #coachingforus #welaugh #parenting

We did a lot in 2024. I took on new growth and learning to be a better human. Not looking for Father if the Year 2025 but I will be the father that was here in 2025. Here’s to dancing, singing, and annoying my wife and kid in the mornings!!!

*me and the boy wrestling on the couch like the bitterest of enemies* Boy: I’ll choke you out old man. Me: *ack ack* not it this life or any I send you to *ack ack* Wife: You two assholes need to stop Son: What’s with her? Me: *Licking his face in retribution* I dunno. Needs hugs?

Somedays I just close my eyes and hope I’m preparing my son to unpack and overcome the trauma I cause in him more effectively than I am able to with my parents. #betterskills #parenting

Raising our kids involves parenting ourselves. Like Jon Snow, they know nothing. Learn. Grow. Guide. Become the adult you want them to admire. #parenting

My kid’s favourite person. Yes. The dog. I’d ask what I did wrong but it’s a pretty good dog. LOL