Alex R.

Commented on Need advice on communicating through her boyfriend

Yeah man, that's a tough spot. I'd push back gently but firmly that pickup and school stuff needs to go directly between you two, no middleman. Keeps ...

Commented on I used to be the fun friend

I get this. Co-parenting across two places means I'm even more careful about my time with the kids. Some friends get it, some don't, but that's on the...

Commented on What hobbies do you guys have that keep you sane?

That's the dream setup right there. Just you, some wood, and nobody asking where their shoes are. Sounds like the perfect escape.

Commented on Finally beat my son at Mario Kart

This is the dream right here. Getting that W back after he's been dunking on you for months. Did you let him know about it or keep it humble?

Commented on My son scored his first goal today

Getting emotional watching your kid succeed at something they've been working toward is one of the best parts of this whole thing. Congrats to your so...

Commented on My hypocrisy is showing and my kids see it

The fact that you can see it and feel bad about it puts you ahead of a lot of parents. Maybe go back and talk to your oldest about what happened? Apol...

Commented on Started family Bible study and it's actually going great

This is awesome to hear. We started something similar and at first I wasn't sure if it would stick, but it's become this really special time. What for...

Commented on Struggling to be the spiritual leader my family needs

That's a really honest post. I grew up the same way and came back to faith after my first kid was born. It wasn't about suddenly being perfect, it was...

Commented on Left corporate to be a stay at home dad and I don't regret it

People always think you're crazy when you do something unconventional, but you're living the dream a lot of us talk about. Respect for making it happe...

Commented on Went to the grocery store and this happened

Haha, the cashier just doesn't get it. My kids give me that same look when I crack jokes in public, but that's half the fun right there.