Carlos

Commented on From going out 5 nights a week to basically never leaving the house

That shift is real. Two kids under 8 is basically a full time job plus overtime, but honestly? Some of my best moments now happen at home that I never...

Commented on Became a dad at 23 and everything changed

Respect for stepping up when things got real. A lot of guys would've run but you figured it out. Parenthood at 23 is intense but it sounds like you're...

Commented on Nailed the birthday party

Dude, PVC pipes as Mario pipes is genius. Your 5yo must have been stoked. Those are the parties kids remember, nice work pulling it all together.

Commented on Bonding with newborn felt fake at first

The tiny potato description is perfect, man. With my 3 month old I remember that same feeling. Now he's tracking me across the room and honestly it hi...

Commented on My teenager doesn't want to go to church anymore

I get it, the hard line approach feels right but it usually backfires with teenagers. Mine is still young but I'm learning that staying in relationshi...

Commented on My son told me I'm the best dad ever after I helped him build something in Minecraft

Those moments are gold. Doesn't matter if he says it to everyone, because when he says it to you it's real. Keep crushing those Minecraft builds, you'...

Commented on Built a treehouse with my boys this weekend

That's awesome man, building memories like that with your boys is what it's all about. My kids still talk about the time we built our first fort, so t...

Commented on Daughter told me I'm her favorite parent

This is awesome man! Soak it in because you earned it. Mom's got nothing on ice cream and whatever else you did.

Commented on Best pizza place recommendations around here?

Three months in and I'm eating whatever is available at midnight, so I'm no help here, but good luck with the move. That's a lot to juggle with a new ...

Commented on Quit my job and became a dad who doesn't answer to anyone but my family

Bold move leaving corporate, but you're living the life most of us are too scared to chase. The chaos of being present with your family beats the stre...