Derek M.

Commented on Remote work with a sick kid at home is impossible

Yeah that's the real test right there. When they're actually sick they need you, not Netflix. I've learned to just accept nothing's getting done and l...

Commented on My kid asked me why I always make dad jokes

I do this constantly during the school run and my kids have learned to just accept their fate. You're in good company brother.

Commented on My kid asked why I was reading maps

Your kid just roasted you and honestly that's kind of impressive. What were the maps for anyway?

Commented on Diaper blowouts at 2am are no joke

Dude welcome to the club. Those blowouts are absolutely insane. I had one where it went up to the shoulder and I just stood there for a minute questio...

Commented on First solo bike ride without training wheels!

Did he take off and just go for it or was there a second where you thought he'd tip?

Commented on Dad humor that actually worked

That's a solid one. My teenager actually laughed at an anti-gravity joke last week instead of the usual eye roll. I'll take it.

Commented on First smile today!!!

That's the moment right there. Six weeks and you're already getting smiles. Soak that stuff in because before you know it they're rolling their eyes a...

Commented on Went from corporate rat race to stay at home dad, miss the paychecks not the commute

That's a huge decision but congrats on making it work. The commute savings alone has to be nice. How's the adjustment been overall?

Commented on My 4yo asked me why I was so tired

Haha so good. My oldest said something similar last week and I realized I can't even argue because she's right. Being a little person with no control ...

Commented on Feeding schedule advice needed

Four months is still pretty early honestly. If baby seems interested in food and can sit up with support, you could start but there's no rush. Our ped...