Tom

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...

Commented on Dad of 3 kids under 5 - life is completely different now

Three under five is a different level of chaos. I've got four kids total and those early years with multiple little ones were intense. But man, wouldn...

Commented on Breastfeeding but need advice on bottle feeding

My wife pumped so I could do night feedings. Best decision we made. Those bottles let me bond with my daughter and gave my wife actual rest. You're do...

Commented on Anyone else doing the camping trip thing next month?

Camping trip next month sounds amazing. We're trying to plan something similar but coordinating schedules with four kids is like herding cats. Tips on...