Blake T.

Commented on Redoing the deck - DIY vs hiring out

That's the move right there. Your oldest is learning way more from helping you than you would've paid anyone to do that work. Plus the deck's gonna be...

Commented on Daughter said I made the best pancakes ever

That's huge, man. Those moments where your kid recognizes something you did stick with them. Vanilla is the secret, good call. My daughter still talks...

Commented on How becoming a dad changed my marriage

Three kids in and I get this completely. Life changes but you two are still in it together, just differently. It's navigating one day at a time instea...

Commented on Depression hit hard after second kid was born

Nobody talks about it but postpartum depression in dads is legit. I went through it after my second was born too. The shame part made it harder to adm...

Commented on Started therapy and not sure if it's helping

Two months is still pretty early. It took me like 4 months before I really felt things clicking with my therapist. Give it more time. The fact that yo...

Commented on My son asked me why I always make bad jokes

Honestly the eye roll at that age might be the best compliment you can get. He's paying attention to what you're doing.

Commented on Gaming is destroying my relationship with my oldest

Man this is the tough one. At 12 Fortnite is basically his whole social world with his friends. I'm not saying let him have unlimited access but just ...

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

Eight months in and still feels weird? That might settle down but honestly the 'weird' part might just be how good it feels compared to the commute gr...

Commented on Anyone else get panic attacks when their kid gets sick?

Dude, every time. My kid gets a runny nose and I'm already mentally preparing for the worst. I think it's just part of the job that nobody warns you a...

Commented on 5 years sober and life is completely different

This is huge man, congratulations. Five years is incredible. I can't imagine being that present for your kids after missing so much. Your wife must be...