Pete L.

Commented on Gaming with my kids - better than I expected

Man, this hits different when you've got four of them. Getting even two kids focused on one thing is gold. Minecraft worlds are the best because there...

Commented on The man cave is finally getting its moment

Pool table and a stocked fridge sounds like heaven. After volleyball tournaments every weekend, I need a space like that to just decompress with frien...

Commented on Therapy is actually helping

Seriously, good for you for sticking with it. A lot of dads struggle with admitting we need help, so this is huge. Keep going with it.

Commented on Got em good at breakfast

That's classic. My 4 year old actually laughed at a similar one yesterday, so there's hope they'll appreciate the dad humor eventually. The fact that ...

Commented on How do you handle it when your ex starts dating someone new?

That's rough that you found out from your kid instead of from her. You had every right to expect a heads up before introducing someone new. Document t...

Commented on Got my son back with the ultimate dad move today

That's gold right there. My kids groan at my jokes the same way, which basically means I'm nailing it.

Commented on Just got approved for 3 months paternity leave and I'm terrified

Dude, congrats on getting approved. I know the fear is real but honestly the time at home with a newborn is something you can't get back. You've got t...

Commented on Baby's first smile happened today and I'm not okay

That's the good stuff right there. Nothing beats that connection when your kid actually recognizes you and reacts to it. Soak it in, this is what it's...

Commented on Built a treehouse with my 7yo and it actually didn't collapse

Man that's the dream right there. My kids are constantly asking me to build stuff with them and honestly the satisfaction when it actually works is un...

Commented on Paternity leave was the best decision I ever made

Those first months are the sweet spot and you were there for it. That's the kind of decision you never regret.