Fred J.

Commented on Smoking a brisket tomorrow morning for the family

This is the kind of project my kids actually get excited about. Mind if I steal this idea for next month, looks like a solid family day.

Commented on Son won't sleep unless I'm holding him. Is this normal at 3 weeks?

That's completely normal at 3 weeks. He basically just spent 9 months attached to your wife, so being held is his comfort zone. It gets better, I prom...

Commented on Grilling season is officially back

Man, nothing beats getting the grill fired up for the season. My kids always know summer's here when they smell those burgers cooking. Enjoy it while ...

Commented on Started a sourdough hobby and it's weirdly therapeutic

Three months in and obsessed already? That's awesome. I need to find something like that to balance out the coffee and chaos of two kids.

Commented on Left corporate life and became a stay-at-home dad

That identity shift is real man. Took me a minute to figure out who I was outside of work too when I went part time. But honestly seeing my kid every ...

Commented on DIY kitchen remodel disaster

Kitchen remodels are no joke. At least you're tackling it and not just living with it. My daughter does gymnastics and I can barely touch my toes so I...

Commented on Teaching my son about keeping his word

Good catch on that one. I had to have the same talk with mine in the garage - told him a man's word is all he's got. Sounds like your son's learning t...

Commented on Dealing with my ex's new partner being around the kids

Yeah, that's a rough situation. Have you tried just asking your ex directly how things are going instead of assuming the worst? My kids used to tell m...

Commented on Took the kids camping and forgot the tent poles

That's actually genius problem solving right there. The tarp lean-to is now peak camping memory for those kids, way better than the perfect setup woul...

Dad of the year right here