Mate,I wouldn`t say you`re becoming soft ................................YOU`RE BECOMING A JOKE!
Your own dogs don`t want to please you and your kids determine what shit you keep in your kennels.Now I can help you with a little bit of "MAN THE F--K UP" advice.
Starting tomorrow,wake up and look at yourself in the mirror and shout these words "WHO`S THE DADDY?.......BOBBY`S THE DADDY".This will improve your self esteem and help you make tough decisions.Good luck.