Bob M.

Commented on Career stalled since becoming a dad and I'm angry about it

That's a tough spot and honestly a lot of us feel that tension between being present and being ambitious. Have you talked to your boss about what adva...

Commented on Anyone else getting into fishing during these crazy years?

Fishing is the best escape I've found too. Just got back into it last year and my kids actually want to come along now, which blows my mind in the bes...

Commented on Ex won't follow custody agreement

30-45 minutes late regularly would drive me crazy too. Document those late pickups and consider talking to a mediator or getting it formally adjusted ...

Commented on Teenagers and TikTok, how do you actually monitor it?

I started following her on there so I could actually see what she's into. It's weird at first but you get the algorithm after a while. Way better than...

Commented on Sleep deprivation is real and it's breaking me

The newborn fog is real and it's rough. Let people help if they offer, sleep when the baby sleeps, and know that a lot of dads feel exactly like you d...

Commented on Started a morning prayer routine with my kids before school

That's awesome man. I'm still in the sleep deprivation phase with my newborn, but stuff like this is exactly what I want to build into our routine onc...

Commented on Created a Family Discord Server and It Actually Works

That's genius. Keeps them from losing their minds while you're actually able to get stuff done. My kids would probably spam it with memes but honestly...

Commented on Baby smiled at me today and I cried

Dude that first real smile hits different. Three under five here and I still remember that moment with each kid, it just makes all the rough nights wo...

Commented on Coffee machine broke at work and now I'm considering leaving

That tired feeling is real. I found that even just getting outside for five minutes between work stress and home chaos helps reset the brain a little....

Commented on Camping trip gone sideways with 4 kids under 7

Four kids under 7 in the woods sounds like a test of endurance haha. Hey, the fact that you got them out there doing something active is a win even if...