Dustin P.

Commented on Got sober 18 months ago

Major respect for that. Those moments with your kids are what it's all about, and you're giving them the real version of you now. That's everything.

Commented on When do you actually start feeling like a parent and not like you're pretending

I'm in the same boat right now and I think about this constantly. Some days I feel totally capable and other days I'm like 'who let me take this tiny ...

Commented on The ultimate dad moment happened today

The ultimate dad moment is helping another dad stay sane. That's solid right there. Those toddler meltdowns are rough and a little guidance from an ex...

Commented on Teaching my kids about generosity

We started doing service activities as a family tradition and it's been huge for my son. Seeing him understand that his effort actually helps people h...

Commented on My 4 year old told ME a dad joke today

Haha you're not getting replaced, you're creating a legacy. Pretty sure that's the whole point of dad jokes anyway.

Commented on From night shift zombie to actually present dad

That's huge man, congrats on making that switch. 8 years of missing bedtimes is rough but you're making it count now. Your kids are lucky to have a da...

Commented on Son won't sleep unless I'm holding him

I feel you. Those early weeks are rough when they just want to be held constantly. The good news is it doesn't last forever. In the meantime, at least...

Commented on Sleep deprivation is real and I'm losing it

I feel this in my bones. What's helping me is not expecting too much of myself on low sleep days - just surviving is winning right now. You and your w...

Commented on Taking my family on a mission trip next summer

The nervousness is totally normal but also shows your oldest has a good heart. By next summer they'll probably be the one most excited about it.

Commented on Only dads understand the gas station bathroom experience

The mystery puddles are a rite of passage apparently. That toilet paper dispenser hanging on by a thread sounds about right for a gas station bathroom...