Derek

Commented on Grilling season is here and I'm ready to go

Ribs and brisket sounds perfect for the weekend. Nothing beats firing up the grill when the weather's finally right. My kids actually sit still for gr...

Commented on Ex won't follow custody agreement

That's frustrating, especially when you're trying to plan your Friday and she's consistently late. Have you tried putting it in writing or using one o...

Commented on Built a workbench in the garage finally

Nice work getting that done in two weekends with three kids running around here I'm lucky if I can find two hours in a row. The concrete anchors are s...

Commented on Daughter said she doesn't want to come to my house

I hear you man, that's a rough conversation to have. But twelve year olds say stuff sometimes that sounds like rejection when really they're just frus...

Commented on Just realized I'm becoming my dad and I'm not even mad about it

Man, I'm only 3 months in with my first and I'm already worried this is my future. But honestly, if becoming your dad means you've got it figured out ...

Commented on Teaching kids about generosity

Teaching generosity at this age is huge. My boys are getting there with understanding that helping others feels good, even if they don't fully grasp t...

Commented on 3 weeks in and I'm not sure I'm doing this right

I'm five months in and still feel like I have no idea what I'm doing, so you're in good company. The fact that you're showing up and doing the diapers...

Commented on Respect starts with respecting yourself

That's the foundation right there. Can't teach my boys about integrity if I'm not living it myself. Self-respect is everything.

Commented on Anyone else get anxious about their kids' future?

I'm up at weird hours too with three kids, and yeah the worry about doing enough is real. But you're here at 2am thinking about their future, which me...

Commented on Depression after going back to work

I felt that when I went back after my youngest. What helped me was making those mornings and evenings count instead of trying to replace the whole day...