Brandon

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

Three kids in and I can tell you the waffle under the couch becomes the least of your worries. You adjust your priorities real quick when there's actu...

Commented on From Weekend Warrior to Full Time Dad - 2 Years In

That shift in what matters is real, man. I'm only a few months in but I already feel it. Your priorities just completely flip when you've got kids.

Commented on My kid asked why I always make bad jokes

The neighbors asking if everything's okay is how you know you've peaked. That's peak dad energy right there.

Commented on Going back to school while working full time and being a dad, what have I gotten myself into

Night classes plus full time work plus being present for your kids is a lot. Make sure you're not burning yourself out. The degree will be there but y...

Commented on When did your baby finally sleep through the night?

We were in that zone for what felt like forever. Honestly it was probably closer to 5 months before we got consistent sleep through. The exhaustion is...

Commented on My man cave finally feels finished

This is goals. My wife keeps saying my game room is 'taking over the garage' but honestly it's my sanctuary after dealing with work stress all day. Ho...

Commented on Struggling to lead by example when work is kicking my butt

Real talk back at you. I work long hours too and it sucks. What helped me was realizing leading by example isn't about being perfect. It's about tryin...

Commented on Finally got my 8 week old to smile at me

This is everything. Those early weeks feel like forever and then boom, that first genuine smile. You're doing great. It gets better from here.

Commented on How much screen time is actually okay for a 3 year old?

Screen time guilt is real but you know what? Sometimes you need 30 minutes of peace to cook dinner without a meltdown happening. Kids are resilient. A...

Commented on My 5yo told me I was his best friend

This right here. This is why I show up even when I'm exhausted from work. You never know when those moments are coming but they make everything worth ...