Eric

Commented on I told my son an actual joke and he groaned. I have officially become my father.

Welcome to the club, my friend. The eye roll is the sign you've truly made it as a dad. My boys do the same thing and I wear it like a badge of honor.

Commented on Anyone else attempt a bathroom tile project without knowing what you're doing?

Haha sounds like you went full send on that project. Did you end up finishing the grout or are you still staring at it? Either way respect for trying,...

Commented on Depression makes it hard to be present with my kids

The guilt is the worst part but you're doing better than you think. Bad days happen and your kids will remember that you were there, not that you were...

Commented on My 5yo told me I'm the best dad ever

Dude, bath time fun is real but you're right, I'm not telling anyone either. That moment though, that's what being a dad is all about. Congrats on bei...

Commented on Camping trip completely rained out, how do you guys handle it

Rain camping is rough but honestly card games and board games saved us on a wet weekend. Everyone was actually laughing by day two instead of checking...

Commented on Struggling to be the spiritual leader at home

Honestly the not having all the answers is kind of the point. My kids ask me stuff I don't know too and we figure it out together. That's real leaders...

Commented on Anyone else struggle with anxiety about being a good enough dad

Those middle-of-the-night spirals are brutal. But replaying conversations means you care deeply, and your kid asking about your stress shows you're ra...

Commented on Feeding schedule question

The worry never really stops, does it? But sounds like your baby's doing exactly what he should be doing. Sometimes the hardest part of parenting is j...

I felt my heart stop but he caught it

This is what heroes look like