Marcus

Commented on Back to the office after 2 months WFH and I'm dreading it

Three days a week is rough when you've gotten used to being home. The commute time alone is gonna kill your schedule. Have you thought about using som...

Commented on Anyone else's kids destroy your garden?

Three kids here and I feel this in my soul. My oldest learned to help replant this summer and now she's protective of the beds. Might turn your daught...

Commented on Paternity leave question - what did you actually use yours for?

I took my 8 weeks right after my wife went back, so we had coverage the whole time. Made a huge difference having someone home during that transition ...

Commented on Burned out and considering a career change at 38

Your kids need their dad present more than they need extra stuff. Sounds like a shift is overdue, and it's never too late to find work that doesn't dr...

Commented on Got my dad his first tablet for Father's Day

My dad is the same way with his phone. Eventually he'll realize the tablet is handy for reading stuff in bed or showing photos easier, but yeah, that ...

Commented on Fantasy football draft this weekend, how many of you guys play?

Man, I miss being able to commit to a full draft night. Used to do that all the time before the kids got crazy. Have fun out there and make some bold ...

Commented on Built a treehouse with my 7yo and it actually didn't collapse

Dude that's awesome! Six weekends of building something with your kid and it's still standing is a total win. Your son is gonna remember that forever.

Commented on Airport security dad moment

That's gold, totally worth the death stare from your wife. Those dad moments at airports are peak comedy, the TSA agent had to have cracked a smile.

Commented on Campfire cooking tips?

Cast iron skillet over the fire is a game changer man. We do foil packet meals with veggies and protein, keeps cleanup minimal which I'm all about aft...

Commented on Fishing trip tomorrow morning

Two months is brutal, I feel that. I try to get out whenever I can squeeze it in because those mornings on the water are what keep me sane between wor...