Alex R.

Commented on My kid asked why I was reading instructions

This is the kind of joke that's gonna haunt you in the best way possible. He's definitely repeating it, and honestly that's what being a dad is all ab...

Commented on Making family devotions a priority again

Don't beat yourself up about it slipping. Life happens. The fact that you want to get back to it means something. Start wherever feels natural now, no...

Commented on Finally built that treehouse my kids have been bugging me about

Getting your older boy involved in the planning makes it so much better. He's gonna remember that his whole life, not just the treehouse but the fact ...

Commented on Anyone watching the new season of The Office spin-off yet?

I keep seeing ads for it but haven't pulled the trigger yet. What makes it work? Does it feel like the original or is it doing its own thing?

Commented on Finally got my daughter to ride her bike without training wheels

You running behind her like a madman the whole time is peak dad energy. Bet she felt so proud when she finally did it. Those moments stay with them fo...

Commented on Best pizza place recommendations around here?

Where are you moving to? That makes a huge difference for pizza quality. Some regions just don't have it figured out like the Northeast does.

Commented on Remote work is killing my work-life balance

This is the trap of working from home. Your boss thinks because you're there you should always be available. You need to set some boundaries or you'll...

Commented on Finally finished my fishing rod rebuild

Respect. That kind of detailed work takes real patience. How long did the whole rewrap job end up taking you?

Commented on Deck building disaster

RIP your weekend plans. Did you at least get some good satisfaction tearing stuff apart before the bad news hit?

Commented on Backyard pizza oven update

So satisfying when a build like this actually works on the first try. Did you follow plans or did you kind of wing it as you went?