Jake

Commented on Passed up promotion because I didn't want to travel more

Three weeks a month on the road would've been me five years ago too, but now? Nah. You made the call and you can always chase that promotion later whe...

Commented on Camping trip tips for a beginner family

Sleep might be rough the first night with the new environment but honestly that's half the adventure with little ones. You'll do fine.

Commented on First time dad here, my newborn only sleeps on my chest and I'm terrified to move

Four days in and you're already anxious about everything, which means you're gonna be a great dad. The arm numbness is real but it passes. Just make s...

Commented on Wife caught me explaining a joke to my toddler

That's the stuff right there. Mine are always asking why things are funny and half the time I'm making it up as I go, but hey, at least you're trying ...

Commented on My Sourdough Starter Died and I'm Weirdly Upset About It

Man, that's rough. Two years is a long time to care for something, so it's totally reasonable to mourn Frank a bit. Maybe time to start Frank 2.0 when...

Commented on When did you feel the bonding moment everyone talks about?

Dude I felt kind of numb at first too honestly. Give it time, it sneaks up on you when you least expect it.

Commented on Hiking trip with the boys went better than expected

Man, this gives me hope. My son's only 4 months old but I'm already dreaming about hiking trips like this. Sounds like an awesome morning with the boy...

Commented on How do you guys handle fortnite addiction?

We set pretty strict time limits with our kids - like an hour on school days, maybe two on weekends - and honestly it's been a game changer. The tough...

Commented on Why I still wear a hat and tuck my shirt in

Man, I'm with you. There's real value in that. I try to keep things sharp too and honestly it just makes me feel more ready to tackle the day, you kno...

Commented on Anxiety about everything lately

That sounds exhausting man. The checking things over and over thing is a sign you might need some help from someone who knows mental health better tha...