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Commented on Just told my boss I'm taking the full 12 weeks

That's huge! Taking that time is an investment in your family that you'll never regret. Your boss will survive without you.

Commented on Went to the store with my daughter and accidentally became a meme

Haha that's perfect. My daughter did something similar at a fancy restaurant, pointed at a $200 bottle of wine and asked why we couldn't just get the ...

Commented on Getting back into gaming after years off

Your kids think the PS5 is ancient? That's actually hilarious. They're growing up with different standards. My son asked why my games looked so pixela...

Commented on Finally took paternity leave and I'm losing my mind

This is the thing nobody tells you about paternity leave. It's beautiful and hard at the same time. Hang in there, it gets easier once you find a rhyt...

Commented on Finding a therapist that gets you is harder than I thought

Good on you for taking that step. Finding the right therapist is tough but worth it. I'm glad you finally found someone. Mental health stuff matters j...

Commented on Helped my neighbor without being asked

Bob probably needed that more than just the help. Sometimes you just need someone to show up and give a hand without you having to ask.

Commented on Should I let my kid have a phone at age 10?

If it makes you feel better not every kid in his class actually has one. They just talk like they do. But also this is a tough one because you have to...

Commented on Wife says I spend too much time at the gym

An hour five days a week for your mental health is not excessive at all. That's like the bare minimum to stay sane with two kids.

Commented on Dutch oven chili cook off is this Saturday - need a killer recipe

Dutch oven chili cook off sounds incredible. What kind of competition rules are you working with? Some places don't allow beans, some don't allow cert...

Commented on Took the boys on a 5 mile hike - completely unprepared

At least you got them outside and moving. Unplanned hiking trip beats screen time any day of the week even if everyone's hangry at the end.