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Crosswind Chronicles's avatar

This hit me right between the Snickers and the leftover pumpkin pie. Ten quiet minutes, no headphones, just breathing and thanking God you get another shot at today. Simple beats spectacular, especially for tired dads who are one cookie away from losing ATC clearance at home.

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Daily Dad Reset's avatar

I wonder how many dads could shift from tired, stressed, and overweight if they just internalized “simple beats spectacular”?

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Crosswind Chronicles's avatar

Honestly, if I just swapped the nightly candy raid for a ten minute walk, I’d probably be down ten pounds by Thanksgiving. Simple works. Spectacular is what gets me in trouble.

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Solo Clan Dad's avatar

God, grant me the serenity to accept the Twix I cannot resist, the courage to hide the Kit Kats from my kids, and the wisdom to know they'll find my stash anyway. 😁🍫

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Daily Dad Reset's avatar

This might be the most accurate version of the serenity prayer for dads I’ve ever heard. I’ve resorted to hiding my chocolate in the frozen broccoli bag, only to forget where I put it. Divine justice, I suppose.

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Solo Clan Dad's avatar

Can I make a suggestion?

Bury it in the brussels sprouts bag instead.

Less conspicuous and more holes to sneak through!

And for the record: 12 minis = 1 full candy bar 😁 That's my math anyways..

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