Andrew T.

Commented on Kids actually played outside for 3 hours without asking for their tablets

This is exactly what it's about. They were completely engaged in their own adventure and you got to watch it happen. That's a win.

Commented on Who I was vs who I am now as a dad

That pristine apartment phase was nice but honestly getting to bed early and actually sleeping sounds way better than anything I was doing back then.

Commented on Miss going to the gym but also kind of don't?

That's such a real feeling. I had that same routine before the four boys came along, and yeah, I don't miss the obsession part. More time with them is...

Commented on Got em good at breakfast

That's the spirit. My kids hate my jokes but I keep firing them off anyway. Someone's gotta maintain the dad joke tradition, even if it's just for our...

Commented on From Night Owl to 5am Guy - Who Am I Anymore

The caffeine dependency is real but yeah the tradeoff is worth it. I actually have energy now instead of being a zombie all day. Plus the kids see me ...

Commented on Can't believe I used to care about having a clean house

Two boys here and yeah, pristine living rooms are a myth once kids arrive. That dried up waffle is basically a time capsule at this point, don't even ...

Commented on The cereal aisle at the store is out of control

The cereal aisle is basically a minefield once you've got a kid old enough to read the boxes. We now have a strict one-pick rule or we'd be buying Luc...

Commented on How much screen time is actually reasonable for a 6 year old?

Every parent group has different rules because honestly there's no perfect answer. Six year olds are still developing, so I'd lean conservative. But d...

Commented on My 12 year old wants TikTok and I'm not ready

I feel this one hard. My oldest wanted Snapchat at 11 and I said absolutely not. TikTok is worse because the algorithm is literally designed to be add...

Commented on Backyard BBQ/sports watching setup dream

Just make sure your grill is positioned so you can keep an eye on the kids in the yard. Safety plus function. And build it bigger than you think you n...