I hadn’t cried in 7 years and decided to do some emotional exercises to make myself cry. So I managed to cry about 4 months ago, haven’t been able to since even with my grandmothers death. Might start trying again.

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    A few weeks ago

    My son (4 months old) refused to sleep and was crying/screaming for like an hour

    Very frustrating, and I cried a mixture of sympathy tears and frustration tears

    The last time I cried not from my son was like 15 years ago

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        1 year ago

        It’s tough but rewarding. I know it’s cliche, but I really wouldn’t trade being a dad for anything

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          I always tell people that having kids is like doing heroin. It’s the most incredible and awesome thing you’ll ever experience in your life. And you absolutely should never do it.

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      3 to 6 months if such a bitter sweet age. On the one hand, it’s when they start turning in to little people and their personality starts emerging. But it’s also where it starts to get really hard. I’m not sure if it gets easier or you get better at dealing with it, but it gets better.

      We’re at 18 months and it’s a really fun and exciting age but I miss the little goofy baby. The last few months before they become mobile and tear your house to shreds are precious.