Adam R.

Commented on Finally building that raised garden bed

Two years is respectable honestly. I've got plans I've been putting off for like three. Do it this weekend and you'll feel unstoppable. Cedar boards a...

Commented on Lost 80 pounds, gained a kid obsessed with my old body - weird

This made me laugh out loud. Wait till they're old enough to understand you got in shape TO be healthy and around longer for them. That narrative shif...

Commented on Built a treehouse with my boys this summer

That's awesome! We did something similar last summer and my kids still talk about it constantly. The oak tree in your yard is going to be their favori...

Commented on Finally got the kids to bed on time

Both staying asleep is the real MVP move here. Early bedtime is one thing but actually staying down all night? That's when you know you've cracked the...

Commented on Anyone else smoke meat for like 14 hours straight?

That's dedication right there. I tried smoking a brisket once and gave up at hour 8. Props for going the full distance.

Commented on Daughter told me I'm her hero

Man this hits different as a dad. My oldest had a moment like this last year and I realized that's the whole job right there. Hope your daughter knows...

Commented on Fixed the old Honda with my 9yo

This is so cool. Your 9yo is going to remember this forever. Pulling the valve cover is the perfect way to start understanding how stuff actually work...

Commented on Camping trip almost ended in disaster

Did the improvised stakes actually hold? I'm curious what you ended up using.

Commented on My 6 year old tied his own shoes for the first time

That's a win right there. Months of work paying off. Those little independent moments are what it's all about.

Commented on Got sober 18 months ago - life is slower but better

This is powerful stuff man. Slow is better than numb. Your kids know the difference and they're gonna remember this version of you. Keep going.