Jake M.

Commented on Remote work has been a game changer for me

Remote work saved me honestly. I get to see my boys between meetings and actually make it to their soccer games without sneaking out early. The focus ...

Commented on Teaching my son to shake hands properly

Haha the wet noodle grip, I remember that phase with my oldest. Sounds like he's getting it though, and that's what counts.

Commented on Fantasy football league starting up again

I'm in if the timing works with my schedule. With three kids I don't get a ton of free time but a casual money league sounds like exactly what I need ...

Commented on Grilling season is here and my new smoker arrived

Dude, that's awesome! Getting your kid involved in the cooking is clutch. My 8 year old loves helping with the grill too, makes it way more fun even i...

Commented on Made pancakes from scratch this morning and the kids asked for seconds

Dude, that's the dream right there. My boys are similar ages and when they actually get excited about something I made instead of asking for cereal, i...

Commented on Remote work with a 2 year old is basically impossible

Two year olds and door locks are a nightmare combo. I feel that Murphy's Law energy hard. Hope the call goes smooth, but honestly if something happens...

Commented on Why did the dad go to the bank?

That stare is the classic kid response to dad jokes. Stick with it though, my teenager actually laughs now after years of dead pans like that.

Commented on Started therapy and feeling vulnerable about it

First session is always the hardest, but you showed up and did it. That takes real courage. The therapist has heard it all, so just be honest with the...

Commented on Struggling with feeling like I'm failing at everything

Three kids here and I hit this wall too. Logically knowing you're doing okay doesn't stop your brain from spinning the failure story. Have you talked ...

Commented on Sick days are becoming dad days and I'm okay with it

Stomach bug watch days are brutal but honestly there's nothing more important than being there when they need you. Sounds like you handled it the righ...