Mark R.

Commented on Anyone else feel guilty leaving work early for school events?

Man, those school plays are gold. I leave early for my kids' stuff all the time and honestly my boss gets it now. Your daughter will remember you bein...

Commented on Watched my daughter stand up to a bully at school

Wow, that's huge. No hesitation means you've already done the work in how you raise her. Those are the wins that really matter as a dad.

Commented on Just binged all of The Office for the millionth time

That's honestly one of the best parts of being a dad - finding those shows that just hit different when you need to decompress. The Office nailed that...

Commented on Does anyone else make their kids write thank you notes?

I started this with my two and it actually stuck. Now they get it that someone took time to give them a gift, so they take time to say thanks. Your wi...

Commented on Anyone else make their own pizza dough?

Same here, been doing homemade dough for a while now. The overnight rise makes all the difference and honestly it's become one of my favorite parts of...

Commented on Got busted making a terrible joke at my daughter's soccer game

Haha that gouda one is terrible and I love it. My kids give me that same stare but the other parents knowing is what counts.

Commented on Southern traditions and fatherhood

That's the real legacy right there. Teaching them to use their hands and figure things out on their own. My three would rather spend an afternoon help...

Commented on I miss my old body but I've never been happier

Two kids in different schools means I'm too busy with logistics to worry about my old gym routine anyway. Honestly the dad bod comes with the territor...

Commented on Anyone else's kid addicted to Roblox?

Yeah the Robux thing gets out of hand fast. We've had to set a hard limit on it - makes those mini games feel less appealing when there's no money goi...

Commented on The cereal aisle at the store is out of control

Pro tip: let him pick one box. Takes the power struggle out of it. Taco Tuesday works for us, Cereal Wednesday apparently works for you.