Mike

Commented on Took paternity leave and best decision I ever made

That's awesome you got to soak in those early days. The transition back to work is real though - you'll find your rhythm between both worlds. The time...

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

I love this. My kids have started making their own terrible jokes now and blaming me for it. Looks like the genetic curse is doing its work perfectly.

Commented on The ultimate dad move

Respect. You're doing the Lord's work keeping teenagers humble. Zoo memberships and mortifying footwear, that's the balance.

Commented on Just took two weeks paternity leave and it flew by

Two weeks is rough, man. I felt the same way when my second was born - blink and you're back at work while your wife is still in survival mode. Hang i...

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

Haha, I tried this exact line on my oldest last week. Got the eye roll special. Pretty sure that's dad joke success right there.

Commented on Postpartum depression isn't just for moms

The intrusive thoughts after my daughter was born scared me more than I wanted to admit. I ended up talking to someone and it made a huge difference. ...

Commented on Raising young men who respect women

Man, this resonates. Got two boys myself and I'm constantly reminding them to slow down and actually hear what people are saying. The door opening thi...

Commented on Nailed the dad joke at my daughter's soccer game

Perfect timing on that joke. Those are the moments your daughter will remember and probably tell everyone about for years.

Commented on The guilt is real - am I doing enough?

Two boys here and I feel this in my bones. The 50 hour weeks are brutal but what matters to them is the time you actually spend with them, not the mat...

Commented on The cereal aisle incident

Haha, kids have no filter but they're usually right. Mine would've asked why we can't just buy the diabetes then and skip the oats part.