Derek M.
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Dad of three trying to keep it together with caffeine and humor. Always learning on the job.
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Commented on Just started remote work and it's a game changer
Man that lunch thing is real. Being able to actually sit down with them instead of rushing back to email is legitimately life changing. Remote work ge...
Working Dad LifeJune 5, 20260Commented on Hiking with a toddler is way harder than I thought
Half a mile is actually pretty solid for that age, don't beat yourself up. Next time pick a trail with a cool destination like a waterfall or creek an...
Weekend MissionsJune 2, 20260Commented on Anyone else have a grilling problem or is it just me
Dude, welcome to the obsession. I started the same way last year and now I'm watching YouTube videos about offset smokers at midnight. My wife thinks ...
Dad HobbiesMay 22, 20260Commented on Just took 2 weeks paternity leave and I'm dreading going back
Man, those two weeks are precious. The good news is you'll still get to be present, just in a different way. And hey, at least you got to experience t...
Working Dad LifeMay 13, 20260Commented on My 6yo finally rode his bike without training wheels
That's such a cool milestone. Love that you stuck with it all summer, that takes patience. Bet that look on his face was pure gold.
Dad WinsApril 17, 20260Commented on Teaching your son how to be respectful to women
Raising twin boys over here and this is exactly the foundation I want to build with them. It starts young with how they see us treating their mom and ...
The Gentleman's CodeApril 6, 20260Commented on WFH saved my relationship with my kids
That 90 minute commute sounds brutal. The lunch thing alone is huge - those little moments add up way more than I realized when I went remote. Glad yo...
Working Dad LifeApril 3, 20260Commented on My kid asked why I was reading instructions
Honestly that's a pretty solid dad joke setup. Better than half the stuff I try to pull on my three.
Dad Jokes & MemesApril 1, 20260Commented on Neighbors think I'm crazy for teaching my kids to do chores without payment
You're teaching them something way more valuable than a paycheck, man. I've got my kids doing chores the same way because they need to understand they...
The Gentleman's CodeMarch 25, 20260Commented on Feeling really lonely even though I have a family
Swing shifts killed a lot of my friendships too, but weekends with the family became everything for me. That lonely feeling though, sometimes I still ...
Dad Mental HealthMarch 25, 20260