Hugh S.

Commented on Morning Routine Getting Destroyed by WFH

Man I feel this in my soul. I started waking up 30 minutes earlier just to have that coffee buffer before the kids wake up. Game changer for my sanity...

Commented on Being the man of the house means setting the tone

The bedtime routine is where a lot of this plays out for us too. Kids pick up on everything, the patience, the consistency. You're doing the work that...

Commented on Remote work is saving my life as a dad

Remote work changed everything for us too. My kids actually know I'm around now instead of just seeing me at dinner. Glad it's working out for you.

Commented on Southern hospitality and actually meaning it

This resonates with me. We've tried to pass that genuine interest thing on to our kids here in Atlanta. It's one of those values that actually sticks ...

Commented on Anyone else terrible at eating healthy?

I feel you. Between work and the kids, meal prep just doesn't happen for me either. At least you're aware of it though, that's the first step right?

Commented on Finally finished my fishing rod collection display

That's awesome man. I've been thinking about doing something similar with my fishing gear in the garage. How long did the build take you?

Commented on Birthday party was actually fun and nothing went wrong

Dude, that's legit impressive. 20 minute setup with no meltdowns from anyone involved is basically parenting perfection right there.

Commented on Promoted but the new hours are brutal

Congrats on the promotion man, that's huge after three years of grinding. Real talk though - I'd push back on that flexibility if you can. With three ...

Commented on What do you call a bear with no teeth

That's the good stuff right there. The groan is basically applause in dad currency. I've been coaching Little League long enough to know that's a win.

Commented on Standing up at the dinner table when my wife enters the room

Nothing weird about it at all. That's called having standards in your own home, and frankly the world could use more of that kind of basic decency.