Parenting isn't a manual. It's a survival log.Do you ever feel like every day with your kids is equal parts sitcom, action movie, and small-scale natural disaster?Getting socks on your child feels like international peace negotiations.Breakfast turns into a full-contact sport.Saying goodbye at preschool is a tearful soap opera.Bedtime? Forget it. It's a courtroom drama starring you vs. the same book for the fifth night in a row.Sound familiar? Then this book is for you.What you'll find inside isn't advice from an "expert." It's the real stories of a dad in the trenches - told with humor, honesty, and just enough chaos to make you say, "Yep, that's my life too."Through 16 short, funny, and painfully relatable stories, you'll discover: Why rushing mornings never works (and how a dinosaur on a sock can ruin your mood)How to survive the "I want everything in this store" meltdown without losing your mindThe art of turning playtime battles into moments of connection (and saving your back in the process)Why kids want the same book again and again - and what they're really teaching us about patienceHow to turn bath-time drama into laughter, instead of tearsAnd why the quietest moment of your day - after they finally fall asleep - might be the most important oneThis isn't about perfect parenting. It's about the beautiful mess: the laughter, the tantrums, the battles over tiny shoes, and the moments of magic that sneak up when you least expect them.Whether you're a new parent, a seasoned one, or someone who occasionally hides in the bathroom just for two minutes of silence - you'll laugh, nod, and maybe even tear up at how familiar these stories feel.