Ben D.

Commented on Man cave finally coming together

That's the dream right there. Once you get the mini fridge stocked you're set for life. What are you planning to put on the walls besides the TV?

Commented on Coached my daughters soccer team to the championship

This is the dream right here. As a new dad myself, I'm already thinking about what sports I can actually help with instead of just watching from the s...

Commented on Bathroom tile project from hell

Day two of anything DIY is when reality hits different. My advice: YouTube University and a willingness to start over. Better than explaining to your ...

Commented on Dealing with parental alienation and it's breaking me

This hits hard because kids that age can't always separate what they're hearing from what they actually feel. Stay consistent, keep showing up, and le...

Commented on My 6 year old figured out the parental controls password

YouTube probably has a tutorial on this. Real talk though, maybe just use the face recognition on the iPad if it has it? Kids can't mimic your face as...

Commented on Passing down faith when you're still working on yours

Man, that's a tough spot but you're already ahead of the game by being real about it. My kids used to think church was a snooze fest too until I start...

Commented on Just got back from paternity leave and feeling the guilt

Six weeks is awesome. The work will still be there when you get back, but those first moments with your second son won't happen again. Sounds like you...

Commented on When did your baby smile socially?

My son did the same mouth twitches at that age and I was convinced he was a genius laughing at my jokes. Real smiles came around 6-8 weeks and man, it...

Commented on My father passed down his watch to me today

Man, this hit different. Those are the moments that stick with you and your family forever. Respect to your dad for knowing the right time to pass it ...

Commented on Daughter hit a home run at her first softball game

That's awesome man! Those clutch moments are what they remember forever. Your girl is gonna want to play again just for that feeling.