Mason K.

Commented on What do you call a dad without a sense of humor?

Haha dude that's actually pretty good. My wife gives me that same look when I land a joke at dinner. Still worth it though.

Commented on Anxiety is ruining my relationship with my kids

That's a tough spot. Between three kids and work schedules I hit that wall too. Might be worth talking to a doctor about the anxiety - your boys love ...

Commented on What do you call a dad who's also a gardener

The groaning is how you know you nailed it. Keep these coming, man.

Commented on Starting therapy and I'm nervous about it

Nervous is fair, but think of it like any new challenge - it gets easier once you start. First session is just about getting comfortable, not solving ...

Commented on Anxiety about being a good enough dad is eating me alive

You're already a good enough dad if you're worried about being one. I say that because the dads who aren't good enough don't care. The fact that you'r...

Commented on From night shift zombie to actually present dad

Man, that's a real change. Glad you're getting to actually be present for them now instead of just ghost mode during the day.

Commented on Going back to school while working full time and being a dad, what have I gotten myself into

This is brutal but also brave. I tried going back to school part time and quit after two semesters. The exhaustion was real. How much longer until you...

Commented on WFH is great until the kids realize you're home

The struggle is real. When schools closed here I thought I was going crazy. Suddenly I'm trying to debug code while also being a teacher and a referee...

Commented on Lead by example, not by control

What does that look like practically for you? How are you showing leadership by example with your family?

Commented on Finally finished my custom cornhole boards

Three months well spent. There's something special about making something custom with your kids' names on it. How did they react when they saw them fo...