Dusty M.
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Juggling three kids, endless carpools, and trying to remember where I put my keys. Coffee is my best friend.
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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...
Dad HobbiesMay 2, 20260Commented 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.
Dad Jokes & MemesMay 2, 20260Commented 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...
Working Dad LifeApril 29, 20260Commented 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...
Working Dad LifeApril 26, 20260Commented 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...
Weekend MissionsApril 17, 20260Commented 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.
The Gentleman's CodeApril 12, 20260Commented 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...
Dad WinsApril 11, 20260Commented 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 ...
Dad HobbiesApril 10, 20260Commented 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.
New Dad HQMarch 22, 20260Commented 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...
Working Dad LifeMarch 22, 20262