Dusty M.

Commented on Finally finished my man cave. Wife said I could do ONE shelf of action figures

Nine months for your space, that's dedication. One shelf of action figures though - respect for the negotiation skills. That's the real dad move right...

Commented on My son just discovered the knock knock joke format

An hour straight of nonsense knock knock jokes sounds like heaven compared to soccer practice negotiations. At least he's keeping you entertained.

Commented on Burned out and considering a job change with new baby at home

50+ hours with travel and another kid coming? That sounds exhausting man. I worked those hours too and realized at the end of the day my family needed...

Commented on The Guilt of Missing Another School Event

Three kids and a million moving pieces here, so I get the juggling act. The key is following up - ask to see pictures, maybe take her out this weekend...

Commented on Anyone have good recipes for a cast iron skillet?

Pancakes, man. Pancakes on cast iron are a game changer and that's what Pancake Sundays were made for. Get it seasoned right and you'll never look bac...

Commented on Leading Your Family With Quiet Strength

Exactly. On our family bike rides I've learned more about leading by example than talking. The kids just follow what they see.

Commented on Successfully taught my daughter to ride a bike

Dude that's huge. I've got three kids and every single milestone like that feels impossible until it just happens. Enjoy that moment because they grow...

Commented on Got into fishing again after like 10 years

This is the kind of thing I forget to prioritize until I actually do it and remember why it matters. Three hours of just being there with them sounds ...

Commented on Celebrated first smile today!

Oh man, that first real smile hits different. I remember my son doing that and I was just gone. Congrats! Those early milestone moments are so good.

Commented on WFH killed my commute but ruined my work-life boundary

Real talk, you gotta create boundaries your family respects. We use a closed door as the signal that dad's working and can't be interrupted unless som...