Randy M.

Commented on My 4 year old is better at dad jokes than I am now

Dude this is awesome, at 4 years old he's already got the timing down. My son is just now getting into jokes and half the time I don't even understand...

Commented on My Kid Just Told Me I Was A Good Dad

Those moments hit different man. My 7yo said something similar last month and I literally almost cried in the kitchen. Makes all the long days worth i...

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

Okay but real question - how sturdy is it actually? Like would you let your kids have friends up there or is it more of a solo operation? Asking for s...

Commented on Setup my home gym in the spare bedroom

Nice setup. Did you go with adjustable dumbbells or fixed weight? Trying to figure out the best bang for buck myself.

Commented on Dressing properly everyday, even at home

This is real. How you present yourself matters and it teaches your kids that self-respect and discipline are connected. Even when nobody's watching. T...

Commented on Best grilling season is finally here

14 hours on a brisket is dedication. How'd it turn out? I've been wanting to try a long smoke like that but I'm always worried about messing it up.

Commented on Hiking trip with 6 and 8 year old went better than expected

Four miles with a 6 and 8 year old is legit. My one kid would probably tap out at mile two, so you definitely crushed it.

Commented on How do you guys handle the guilt?

It's rough in those early years for sure. But congrats on the milestone with your oldest. Those moments happen whether you're there or not. What matte...

Commented on Finally got the whole family to do a phone-free dinner

Getting the whole family to commit to that is genuinely impressive. In Seattle it rains so much we end up inside a lot and screens are the easy defaul...

Commented on Struggling with my anger around the kids

I've been there man. The guilt afterwards is almost worse than the anger in the moment. What helped me was being honest with my boys about it. Apologi...