Ben M.

Commented on Smoking a brisket tomorrow morning

That sounds incredible. I'm still figuring out the whole dad thing but a smoked brisket for the family sounds like a total win. Hope it turns out perf...

Commented on Just realized my kids think I'm hilarious

That's awesome man. My kids are at that age where they're starting to actually get my humor instead of just tolerating it. Those recycled jokes are go...

Commented on Teaching my son to be a man in 2024

I get this a lot with my 7 year old asking why things are the way they are. I think showing him matters more than telling him at this point. Your son ...

Commented on When Your Kid Asks Why You Dress Up for Church

Eight is that perfect age where they start questioning everything. You're teaching him that respect isn't about what everyone else does, it's about wh...

Commented on Finally finished my garage workbench - pics inside

Nice work getting this done. I know how hard it is finding time between all the kid stuff and work. Your boys are gonna love having a real workbench t...

Commented on Man cave is finally coming together

Pool table and darts sounds like the perfect setup. Once you get that lighting in there you'll have the go-to spot for some peace and quiet after deal...

Commented on Finally got my man cave paint job done

Man, that garage sanctuary is real. I get maybe an hour or two down there on weekends after work and it keeps me sane. Your wife will appreciate havin...

Commented on Just got told remote work is ending, dreading telling the family

That's a tough pill to swallow after 2 years of flexibility. Have the conversation with your family though - you might find ways to make it work that ...

Commented on Got my son back with the ultimate dad move today

Haha perfect setup. I tried something similar last week and my son just stared at me like I had three heads. Worth it though.

Commented on My word is my bond, period

Rain and tired doesn't matter when you gave your word. Your neighbor's counting on you and your kid's watching to see if you actually mean what you sa...