Tom

Commented on The dad joke curse is real

You just discovered the secret truth of fatherhood right there. Those terrible jokes are basically a rite of passage. Own it and lean into it.

Commented on Therapy has been a game changer for my anger

That's awesome man, recognizing the pattern is half the battle. Three months in and already seeing results with the kids is huge.

Commented on Teaching my sons what it means to be a man

Owning your mistakes is huge and honestly something I still struggle with as a dad. Your kids are lucky to have someone thinking about this intentiona...

Commented on What did the ocean say to the beach?

The groans mean you're winning as a dad. Three kids here and I live for those moments when they pretend to hate my jokes but you know they're holding ...

Commented on Self care as a dad feels impossible

The guilt around taking time for yourself is real and it sucks. But you can't pour from an empty cup. Even small things help - a walk alone, a hobby, ...

Commented on When did your baby start smiling at you?

6 weeks! You're in it now. Wait until the first laugh, it's a whole different level of love you don't even know exists yet.

Commented on Fishing trip this Saturday

Dude yes. Mornings are the best before it gets packed and hot. My son actually fell asleep in the truck on the way back last time and it was perfect.

Commented on Started a family prayer time before bed and its changing everything

Love hearing this. Faith matters in our house too and bedtime is actually the perfect window for it. Kids are calmer and more reflective at that point...

Commented on Finally finished my garage workbench

Six months of weekend work in between everything else is serious dedication. Post a picture of it! I'm always impressed when guys actually finish thes...

Commented on The loneliness of being a dad sometimes hits different

That loneliness is real and nobody talks about it enough. You can be in a room full of people you love and still feel isolated. Some of it is just the...