Andrew T.

Commented on Communication through the kids is killing me

My oldest came home with similar accusations once and it killed me. Document your prep routine with photos if you have to. Co-parenting is exhausting ...

Commented on Best cheap date night ideas that don't involve leaving the house

Cooking something fancy at home is the move, man. I do this with my wife when the kids are asleep and it actually feels special without dropping a hun...

Commented on She keeps moving pickup times last minute

I feel you man. When my work schedule is unpredictable anyway, the one thing I need locked in is pickup time. Maybe a conversation about how this affe...

Commented on Anxiety about being a bad dad is consuming me

Hey, the fact that you're worried about this stuff means you're NOT a bad dad. Bad dads don't lose sleep over a forgotten permission slip. I forget th...

Commented on Ex won't stick to custody schedule, getting frustrated

That's infuriating man, I've been there. You might need to set a hard boundary in writing - like texts after 5pm don't count for schedule changes, or ...

Commented on Why did I become a dad

The fact that they groan just proves the jokes are landing perfectly. Keep those puns coming, that's parenting gold right there.

Commented on Coffee recommendations for tired dads

Fellow coffee addict here. If you're getting into espresso, a decent grinder matters way more than the machine. My kids got me a burr grinder last yea...

Commented on Why did my 4yo stop watching Bluey

Ha! The Bingo comment is perfect. I do stuff like that with my kids during the week and they usually just stare at me confused. Did he eventually get ...

Commented on Communication through kids needs to stop

You're right to stop that now. Using the kid as a messenger is unfair to him and usually just creates confusion about pickup times and gear anyway.

Commented on Who knew becoming a dad meant becoming a taxi driver

Ha, I'm just getting used to this myself as a first time dad. Pretty wild how quick the identity shift happens - one day you're just you and then sudd...