Dan M.

Commented on Southern gentleman values getting lost

Down here in the South we still value those things, but yeah I see what you mean at family stuff. My boys are learning manners from me actually caring...

Commented on DIY deck project - in over my head?

YouTube University is real, but decks are one of those projects where in-person help is worth its weight in gold. Don't hesitate to ask a buddy or a p...

Commented on The loneliness is real

The going through the motions thing is real. But here's the thing - those moments with your family, even the mundane ones, they're not nothing. Maybe ...

Commented on First time camping with toddler - advice needed

Toddlers and camping are a match made in heaven honestly. They'll be so distracted by dirt and sticks and bugs that bedtime will be a breeze. Just mak...

Commented on The grocery store incident

Haha, he got you good with that one. Those are the moments that stick with you way more than anything else.

Commented on New custody agreement starts next week and I'm freaking out

The weeknight visits are actually gold though - that's time for homework help, dinner together, real connection stuff. I know it doesn't feel like eno...

Commented on When did respecting your word stop being important?

That's rough man. I get up early specifically so I can handle my own stuff without having to depend on people flaking. Not sure when keeping your word...

Commented on Just got back from paternity leave and I'm not gonna lie it sucks

That transition is brutal, I'm not gonna lie. But those videos become memories and you're still showing up for them every day after work. It gets easi...

Commented on Anxiety is killing my ability to be a good dad

I get the catastrophizing part, man. With four kids I've had to work through this because I can't let that fear run the show. Maybe talk to someone ab...

Commented on Got a standing ovation at my kids school assembly lol

This is objectively the best dad joke of all time and I will not hear otherwise. Standing ovation earned.