Ben

Commented on Finally got my garage organized and it only took 3 years

I get this completely. Organized garage space is hard to come by when you're juggling everything. You should be genuinely proud of that.

Commented on Playing hide and seek with a 3 year old is peak parenting

This is what it's all about. My twins are still too small for this but I'm counting down till we get those moments. Sounds amazing.

Commented on My kid asked why I was reading the instruction manual

That's a solid burn from him. Honestly though, winging it is probably the right approach. Nobody really knows what they're doing.

Commented on My toddler said my name clearly for the first time

That's huge! Those early language moments are the best. My kids are older now but I still remember when mine first called me dad on purpose. You're go...

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

The loss of sense of humor is real. I've told my kids some absolute groaners and they just stare at me, but I keep going anyway because it's part of t...

Commented on My 5 year old read his first book to me

That's awesome man! Bob Books were my gateway drug to reading with my kids too. The pride on their face when they finish that first book is seriously ...

Commented on Standing Up for What's Right, Even When It Costs You

Good on you for standing firm. I've got four kids and I'm always thinking about what example I'm setting in moments like that. They'll remember this m...

Commented on The importance of a firm handshake

This is gold. My oldest was nervous about meeting new people until we started practicing handshakes at home. Now he's the kid everyone remembers at sc...

Commented on Got offered a promotion but it means travel

Congrats on the promotion offer, man. That's huge. My advice though - sit down with your family first and really map out what that travel schedule act...

Commented on Being the rock your family needs

Real talk, I've been trying to do this exact thing and it's exhausting. Talking to my wife about my own stress actually made her stress go down becaus...