Mike R.

Commented on Custody Agreement Feels One-Sided

I feel this one. The schedule matters as much as the percentage, honestly. Thursday to Sunday would hit different than Thursday to Friday. Document ev...

Commented on Left my corporate job to be more present and it was scary but right

Respect for making that call. Yeah, the money was good, but you can't get back time with your kids. Sounds like you found the right balance.

Commented on Trying to coparent with someone who won't communicate

That would stress me out big time. Have you thought about asking a mediator or your custody agreement to require notification of appointments? Sometim...

Commented on Praying with my family actually changed everything

Love this. Five minutes beats zero minutes every time. I've noticed my kids are way more connected when we actually sit together instead of everyone b...

Commented on Anyone else binge watching The Office for the 5th time?

I get this completely. With four kids, The Office is my escape valve at the end of the day. There's something about knowing exactly what's coming that...

Commented on Ex keeps changing pickup times last minute

I feel you on the scrambling part. Set up a calendar rule with her if you can, like she's gotta give 48 hours notice for changes. Makes it fair to bot...

Commented on Nailed the school pickup routine

Nailing pickup routine with three kids is no joke, you earned that coffee. Some days just getting everyone there without chaos is a total victory.

Commented on Lost my marriage and found myself

Man, that shift from blaming to owning it is everything. I've been there with the co-parenting thing and honestly that mindset change made all the dif...

Commented on My teenager is questioning everything about our faith and it's scaring me

This is normal and actually healthy honestly. At 14 she's supposed to question things and figure out what she believes. Just keep the door open for co...

Commented on Successfully got all three kids to bed on time

Dude, this is HUGE. Enjoy this win because you earned it. I've got four and maybe pull this off once a month, so savor this moment.