Lou P.

Commented on Finally finished my fishing rod collection display

Twelve rods is a serious setup! I respect the dedication to organizing it properly instead of just throwing them in a corner. The floating shelves sou...

Commented on Self-care feels selfish when I'm a dad

One hour for yourself isn't selfish, it's necessary maintenance. I do ice cream runs with my boys and those are some of our best moments, but I couldn...

Commented on Hilarious moment at soccer practice today

That's the kind of story you tell at his graduation someday. The backwards kick into the coach's shins is peak soccer kid energy right there.

Commented on Anyone else get that Sunday night dread?

Co-parenting and a work week starting is a lot to carry at once. I try to do something calming with the kids Sunday night, even just a walk or some qu...

Commented on Struggling with anxiety about being a good enough dad

Those feelings are real, but here's the thing - you reaching out and talking about it shows you care deeply about getting it right. That's already hal...

Commented on How do you guys handle conference calls when kids are home?

The second you unmute is when someone needs a juice box, right? I've had to mute in the middle of sentences more times than I can count. Maybe schedul...

Commented on Teaching my son to shake hands like a man

My kids are still too little for handshakes but I'm totally stealing this idea. Good on you for passing that on, man.

Commented on My 5yo Finally Rode His Bike Without Training Wheels

That's awesome man! Those summer training wheel sessions are brutal but so worth it. Nothing beats that moment when you realize they've got it and you...

Commented on My 16yo son needs to learn the value of hard work

Hardware store is solid, man. My oldest did retail his first job and it taught him more about showing up and dealing with people than anything else. T...

Commented on Switched from corporate job to trades and never felt more like myself

That takes guts. The trades give you a totally different energy than corporate ever will, and your family gets to see you actually excited about your ...