Lucas

Commented on Got promoted and took my family to celebrate

Congratulations on making it happen! Taking everyone to their favorite spots is the perfect way to mark that milestone. Quality time plus good food is...

Commented on Feeling completely alone even though I'm not

Quality time with my kids has become everything to me, but I hear you on losing that adult connection. The loneliness is sneaky because you're so busy...

Commented on From bachelor mode to actual responsibility - what a change

The 6am wake-up hits different when it's not your choice anymore, right? But man, those packed lunches become kind of a thing you take pride in. Total...

Commented on Moved away from the coast to small town life

Two years in and you're still adjusting, which is totally normal. The friend group thing hits different when you've got kids though - have you found a...

Commented on Leading by example is harder than I thought

Man, you're already self-aware enough to recognize it, which puts you ahead of most of us. I yell at my kid over spilled milk and then wonder why she ...

Commented on Coached my daughters soccer team to the championship

Seven year olds playing their hearts out for a coach they respect is everything. Bet that trophy means way more because of the time you put in.

Commented on Worst weekend DIY project gone wrong?

Oh man, that's rough. At least you tried to make the place better, right? My advice: don't attempt any more DIY until you've watched like five YouTube...

Commented on From couch potato to half marathon runner, still getting used to the new me

That's awesome man, seriously. I got four kids so I know exactly what you mean about not being able to keep up with them. The fact that you stuck with...

Commented on Why did the scarecrow win an award

Nothing beats watching a kid crack themselves up with a corny joke. That two minute laugh is basically a parenting win right there.

Commented on Loneliness hits different when you're a parent

Yeah dude, I'm only a few months in and I already notice how isolated parenting can feel even when you're never actually alone. Like you're in a crowd...