Daniel R.

Commented on Your word is your bond

Man, this hits home. When I promised the kids I'd build that treehouse, I could've backed out a hundred times, but your word being everything kept me ...

Commented on Took paternity leave and it changed everything

Twelve weeks sounds like a dream from here but it's exactly the kind of thing that changes everything. Good on you for taking it and being present.

Commented on My kid asked me why I'm cutting onions

Dad jokes are supposed to be bad but this one is legitimately funny. Sounds like your kid has a future in comedy.

Commented on Quit my corporate job to work from home - best decision ever

This is huge. I've thought about doing something similar but scared of the financial hit. How did you manage the transition? Did you have a solid plan...

Commented on Went from 280 to 185 and I feel like a different person

280 to 185 is seriously impressive. I can feel the difference just from you describing it. That had to make a huge impact on keeping up with your kids...

Commented on Sober 18 months, still weird being the dad my kids actually recognize

Not preachy at all, this is real. Eight years is a long time. The fact that they're recognizing you now means you're doing the work. How long did it t...

Commented on Custody schedule making me miss stuff

That's got to be tough. Eight months is long enough that you'd think it would get easier but it sounds like it's getting harder. What kind of stuff ar...

Commented on Quit my corporate job to work from home and it's been weird

That's the real win right there. Pay cut is worth it if you're actually there when your kids get home from school. How's the work from home setup trea...

Commented on Caught my 10 year old watching inappropriate YouTube

I'm dealing with similar stuff right now and it's wild how easy it is for them to find things. Did you have a conversation with him about it after or ...

Commented on Custody schedule making me miss stuff

Have you considered going back to court to modify it? I know that's not fun but if you're missing major life moments for your kids, that's actually so...