Kyle

Commented on Went from a partier to a homebody and I'm weirdly okay with it

Nah it's not weird at all. You've got new things that bring you actual joy now. The nights out were fun but they're not even close to what matters any...

Commented on Finally got the custody agreement finalized after 18 months

18 months is brutal. Honestly congrats on getting through that without losing your mind. The important thing now is that you've got clarity and can ac...

Commented on DIY deck repair turned into a full teardown

This is always how it goes. You think it's a quick fix and suddenly you're looking at a complete rebuild. Did you end up having to replace the whole t...

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

This is gold. Out of nowhere is the best kind too because you know they actually mean it. They're not fishing for something.

Commented on My daughter just read her first full book without help

This is one of those wins that hits different. You stuck with her every night for two weeks and now she gets to feel that accomplishment. She's going ...

Commented on Built a treehouse with my kids and it's actually structurally sound

That's awesome man. I built a basic one with my boy last year and we're still out there every weekend. The fact that you actually made it structurally...

Commented on Took my full 12 weeks paternity leave and have zero regrets

12 weeks is the sweet spot. You actually get through the chaos, figure out your kid's personality a little, and bond in a way that taking 2-3 weeks do...

Commented on How do you guys handle conference calls when kids are home?

I set up a specific signal with my kids - when my door is closed and there's a do not disturb sign, they know it's serious. Took a few weeks to drill ...

Commented on Feeling really lonely even though I'm surrounded by people

Doesn't sound weird at all man. I feel this way sometimes too. You can be surrounded by people and still feel isolated, especially when you're not get...

Commented on My 4yo asked me to teach him to ride his bike today and he did it

That moment when they realize they're actually doing it is incredible. I still remember my son's face when he understood he was actually riding on his...