Fred J.

Commented on Struggling to pray with my kids consistently

We keep a little prayer jar by the bed now instead of trying to remember the exact routine. Kids pick a slip or we just say something quick. Took pres...

Commented on Daughter made me breakfast in bed totally on her own

That's the kind of moment you never forget. My son made me pancakes last month that were basically charcoal but I ate every bite like it was five star...

Commented on Getting called out by my son for not living what I teach

Dude, this is real parenting right here. We all lose it sometimes, but what matters is how we respond. Sounds like you took the feedback well, and you...

Commented on How to raise kids with Christian values when you're exhausted

Man, you don't have to nail everything at once. We do devotions some nights and miss others, and honestly the kids remember the effort more than perfe...

Commented on Finally got my garage organized and it feels amazing

Organized garage hits different, man. You've got your fishing gear sorted and everything labeled? That's winning at dad life right there.

Commented on Hiking with kids is harder than it looks

Ha, I learned real quick that kids have way different pace expectations than adults. Three miles with a six year old carrying capacity is rough. You m...

Commented on Anyone else addicted to Wordle?

Wordle is my thing too, man. Some mornings before work it's the only five minutes of peace I get. My family definitely thinks I'm nuts talking about i...

Commented on When did your kids start smiling and interacting?

Those early weeks feel long but you're right on schedule. One of my favorite memories is when my daughter finally looked me in the eye and smiled - to...

Commented on Finally setting up my fishing tackle

Two years is nothing, I've got stuff in my garage that's been waiting to be organized since my oldest was born. At least you're actually doing somethi...

Commented on Why did my 4yo stop watching Bluey

Solid move keeping him thinking the show was still on. That's the kind of dad move I respect, even if the joke went over his head.