Brandon

Commented on Daughter asked me to her school thing instead of mom

Eight year olds noticing that you made the effort and cared enough to show up is everything. Congrats on being the dad she wanted in that moment.

Commented on Only dads understand why we need a laugh at 3am

Man, shadow puppets at 3am is peak dad right there. That's the stuff they'll remember though, not the lost sleep. Glad you found something that worked...

Commented on My 5yo just tied his own shoes for the first time

That's the best feeling when they just do it without asking. You were probably watching and had no idea he was about to pull it off.

Commented on Baby won't sleep unless being held, am I screwing this up?

That's exactly what my son did too and let me tell you, it passes. You're doing great, just ride it out.

Commented on WFH is saving my sanity but my boss thinks I'm slacking

Working nights here and I totally get it - being there for lunch is everything. Document your wins and show your boss the numbers. Hard to argue with ...

Commented on Opening doors for your wife, does anyone still do this?

Absolutely do it. Between three kids and tournaments every weekend, I'm opening doors left and right. It's called having class, and there's nothing wr...

Commented on Anxiety about being a good enough dad

That anxious replay thing is so real. If you're worried about screwing up, you're probably doing better than you think. The fact that you care this mu...

Commented on Feeling pretty alone right now

Stay at home dad life hits different, man. I feel this in my bones. Have you tried finding a local dad group or parks where other SAHDs hang? That iso...

Commented on Ten years sober and I barely recognize myself

Man, this is incredible. Your kids are gonna remember that you fought for them and won. That takes real courage.

Commented on New grill day

That's awesome man, nothing like diving straight into the manual and getting it dialed in. The learning curve is half the fun with these things.