Mike R.

Commented on My 4yo said I'm the best dad in the world today

That's awesome dude. I get this kind of thing on Saturday mornings when we hit up the park here in Raleigh. Kids remember the time, not the money spen...

Commented on Painting the kids' bedroom - took way longer than expected

Dude, painting always takes triple the time you think it will. Sounds like you nailed it though - your 6yo is gonna love having her dream room. That's...

Commented on My toddler saved me from choking

Dude, that's insane. Kids are amazing in ways you never expect. So glad your little one was there and knew exactly what to do. That's a story for the ...

Commented on This morning I asked my son where babies come from

That's hilarious. Honestly I'd leave it, that answer is way better than a awkward birds and bees talk. He'll figure out the real deal from friends or ...

Commented on Leading by example when you mess up

That's the real stuff right there. My kids have called me out before when I've tried to dodge responsibility, and it stings. But they remember when yo...

Commented on Got back into fishing after 10 years

Love this. Ten years away and then back at it with your oldest - that's a full circle moment right there. My voice is usually gone from yelling on sid...

Commented on Finally got my fishing setup organized

Organization is underrated. Your wife will come around when everything is labeled and you actually know where that one lure is instead of digging for ...

Commented on Respect has to be earned, not demanded - thoughts?

My 12yo definitely calls me out when I'm being hypocritical, and honestly I respect that. Kids can tell the difference between genuine respect and jus...

Commented on Wife caught me laughing at my own joke at 2am

Ha! That's the kind of joke that sticks with you forever. My kids say stuff like that all the time and it cracks me up way more than my actual dad jok...

Commented on Started therapy last month and I'm nervous to admit it helped

Nothing to be nervous about. I wish I'd started sooner. The fact that you're recognizing it helped means you're already ahead of the game.