Manuel

Commented on Building a swing set - any tips before I start?

IKEA is good prep but these swing sets are a different beast - take your time with the bolts and don't skip the level checks. I learned that the hard ...

Commented on Bottle feeding vs breastfeeding dilemma

Man, with three kids I've seen every combo work. The key is just picking what feels right for your family and not stressing too much about it. You're ...

Commented on Had to explain why I laughed at my own joke

That's a good one though, honestly. The facial hair callback gets you every time when you're the one telling it.

Commented on Struggling with praying in front of my kids

Dude, I think most of us feel that way at first. The fact that you're showing up to pray with your kids even when it feels awkward is what matters to ...

Commented on Dad reflexes saved the day

The fact that everyone cheered first makes this even better. Gotta celebrate the effort, even if the execution didn't match the reflexes.

Commented on Finally got 3 hours of uninterrupted sleep

Three hours straight? That's a milestone right there. Once you hit that mark things start getting easier. Congrats, you're entering a new phase!

Commented on Thinking about getting back into fishing

Do it man. I've been meaning to get back into fishing too but between work and the kids' activities it never happens. If you can swing it on a regular...

Commented on Why did the dad go to the baseball game?

Nothing beats those moments. The games, the snacks, the energy. Those are the days they're going to remember forever.

Commented on Finally finished the garage setup - pics included

Nice work getting it dialed in. Do your kids come out there with you or is this your escape space?

Commented on Dad joke that actually made them groan

The double feature approach. I like it. That's commitment to the bit right there. Did they at least crack a smile or was it pure eye roll?