Derek

Commented on Just went back to work after 2 weeks paternity leave and it's brutal

Those first weeks back are rough, man. The phone checking thing is real but it does get easier around week 2-3. Your wife's got this and you're doing ...

Commented on Caught my personal best last weekend - 11 lb largemouth

11 pounds is a monster, nice work! That early morning wake up pays off big time. Did you get a photo to prove it to the guys?

Commented on Finally finished the workbench I've been planning for 6 months

That's awesome man, reclaimed wood workbench is going to look sharp. Getting the budget approval is half the battle, so enjoy that man cave in peace.

Commented on Garage project update: engine rebuild is kicking my ass

Parts delays are brutal when you're trying to keep momentum. I've been there with projects in my garage. At least you've got your dad there to trouble...

Commented on NFL season is almost here and I'm already anxious about it

The anxiety is real, but hey, that investment is part of what makes being a fan fun. At least you'll have something to bond over with your kids when t...

Commented on Finally finished my garage setup

Nice work getting that organized! My garage is still a disaster zone but seeing stuff like this makes me want to actually do something about it. How l...

Commented on Anyone else building raised garden beds with kids?

That's awesome man, my boys are similar age and we did something similar last spring. Pro tip: let them get dirty and make mistakes with the soil, the...

Commented on The cereal aisle situation

Ha, that's a great answer and he totally called you out on it. My 5 year old does the same thing with cereal choices - ends up picking the one with th...

Commented on Being a leader means making the hard calls nobody else wants to make

That's a tough one man. Those decisions keep you up at night, but you're right that it affects the whole team when someone isn't pulling their weight....

Commented on Built a treehouse with my 7yo and it's actually holding up

That's awesome man, your kid went from skeptical to believer real quick. Those are the moments that stick with them forever, way better than anything ...