Joshua

Commented on The bathroom mirror incident

That's a solid dad joke right there. I've definitely pulled stuff like that during my weeks with the kids, they either love it or give you that look l...

Commented on My teenager actually hung out with me voluntarily

That's awesome man. Those moments are gold. I've been trying to get my son interested in my guitar setup and even just sitting next to me while I prac...

Commented on Honoring commitments even when it costs you

Honestly with three kids here I forget everything, but when I remember I made a promise I just do it. Missed a game once to help a friend move but my ...

Commented on My kid just said I'm the best dad ever

Man, those random moments hit different. I'm only 6 weeks in and I'm still waiting for that feeling, so congrats. Sounds like just being present is do...

Commented on Being a leader at home and at work

Managing 15 guys at work is one thing, but leadership at home is a whole different ballgame. I think the key is being consistent in both places - your...

Commented on My 3 year old destroyed my setup for the ultimate dad joke

That's hilarious. I've learned with three kids that the setup rarely goes as planned, but those random tangents are sometimes the best memories. Way b...

Commented on Screen time battles with my 8yo are killing me

The 1 hour limit is solid, honestly. We do something similar and the fight is real. What helped us was letting our daughter pick which game to play BE...

Commented on Leading by example with honesty

This is the stuff that matters. Teaching them to do the right thing when nobody's watching. My oldest is starting to understand this concept and it ma...

Commented on Bedtime negotiation went sideways

This is peak kid logic right here. The negotiations only get more creative as they get older trust me. Wait until he starts using actual debate tactic...

Commented on Standing up at the dinner table when my wife enters the room

That's actually a cool tradition though. Your daughter might roll her eyes now but I bet she respects that you're treating your wife with that kind of...