Derek M.

Commented on The stress of being the primary breadwinner is real

The stress is real but you're doing something incredible for your family setup. Some days I forget to even eat breakfast before the kids wake up, so I...

Commented on Anyone else suck at fishing but keep trying anyway

The park has taught me that doing something together beats being good at it every single time. Keep taking those boys fishing, the memories stick way ...

Commented on Never seen my dad angry, here's why

This hits different when you've got kids yourself. After a long day at work and the evening chaos kicks in, I'm trying to channel that kind of control...

Commented on Smoked a brisket for 14 hours straight

That's the dream right there. I'm still trying to figure out how to get 14 uninterrupted hours with two kids under five, but man when I do get to do a...

Commented on Grilling question - charcoal vs gas

Charcoal is worth it if you've got the time to enjoy it. Gas is convenient when you're juggling three kids and tournaments every weekend like me, but ...

Commented on My son asked me why I tell the same jokes

This is the way. My 4-year-old laughs at new jokes once, but the old ones get multiple laughs because he remembers the punchline and thinks he's in on...

Commented on Gaming is still my thing, wife thinks I should grow out of it

Three nights a week with the same crew sounds perfect honestly. That's not growing out of it, that's smart decompression. Your wife might get it more ...

Commented on Took the boys on their first real hiking trip

That walking stick moment is everything right there. My 6 year old does the same thing, one small thing clicks and suddenly the whole hike becomes an ...

Commented on Attempting smoked brisket tomorrow, need confidence boost

12 pounder is solid for a first timer. My advice: set it and forget it, grab some coffee, and trust the process. The nervousness is normal but you've ...

Commented on Anyone else's kids obsessed with that one YouTube channel

Same here man, my oldest has watched the same YouTube channel so many times I can recite it. At least he's laughing and happy, that's what matters rig...