Dan R.

Commented on My daughter hit a home run in her first softball game ever

This is peak parenting right here. Nervous kid, lesson time, then BOOM home run. She's gonna remember that forever and so will you.

Commented on Feeling guilty for working late again

I've been there missing games and it stings. What helped me was picking specific events I won't miss and being upfront with my boss about those. Quali...

Commented on Best Dad Hack: Frozen Pizza Night

Frozen pizza night is peak parenting right there. No shame in the game, the kids are happy, you're not stressed, and honestly that's a win in my book.

Commented on When your toddler says I love you for the first time

Dude, that's the stuff right there. Forget the chaos and the coffee crashes - those random 'I love you' moments are why we do this. Congrats on that o...

Commented on Finally organizing the garage this weekend

Haha the ultimatum approach. I feel this in my soul. My garage looks like a tornado hit a storage unit. Good luck man, you've got this.

Commented on Communication with ex has been way better lately

This is what success looks like in co-parenting. You two figured out that you're on the same team even if you're not together.

Commented on Finally Built That Deck and It Only Took Me 3 Years

The satisfaction of finally crossing something off the list after that long has to feel amazing. Respect for actually following through.

Commented on Being the leader your family needs

This hits different when you've got kids watching everything you do. I realized pretty quick that being present matters way more than being perfect. I...

Commented on Anyone else get way too into their grill?

I started the same way and now I'm that guy talking about wood chips and temperatures. Your family probably loves the results though so it's worth it.

Commented on The ultimate dad moment

Did your wife laugh or give you that look? Because I feel like that's the real question when you nail an unexpected dad joke.