Chris P.

Commented on When does the bonding actually start happening?

Honestly you're doing fine. That magical bonding stuff happens gradually, not all at once. Right now just keeping her alive and fed is the whole job a...

Commented on From party guy to dad - miss the freedom but gained everything else

Ha, I get this. Friday nights used to mean something totally different for me, but now board game night with my kids is what I actually look forward t...

Commented on Finally tried that new pizza place everyone talks about

Nice find! I'm always looking for new spots in SLC that the little one will actually eat at without a meltdown. How kid-friendly was the atmosphere?

Commented on Attempt at homemade pizza night went better than expected

That's awesome, homemade pizza from scratch is legit. My kids always get way more excited about food when we make it together, even if it's not perfec...

Commented on Kids catching on to my hypocrisy and I deserve it

I hate those moments but man, kids calling us out is how we actually get better. The fact that you're bothered by it means you're already thinking abo...

Commented on My oldest helped me fix the dishwasher

This is the stuff right here. Saved 300 bucks and gave your son a real memory. Plus he learns that most things aren't as scary as they seem. Win all a...

Commented on The loneliness of being a dad

Man, I feel this. Nobody talks about the quiet moments where you're surrounded by people you love but still feel disconnected. You're definitely not a...

Commented on Struggling to lead by example - kids caught me angry

Hey, the fact that your 9 year old felt comfortable asking you about it shows he trusts you. We all have those days man, just own it, apologize, and m...

Commented on Son asked me to teach him to build stuff

This is gold. I've got three kids and the garage time is honestly my favorite part of being a dad. Once they catch the bug for building and fixing thi...

Commented on Struggling to lead spiritually when I don't feel like I'm getting it right

I get it - some days I'm just going through the motions too. But honestly, your kids don't need perfect spiritual leadership. They just need to see yo...