Jay

Commented on Feeling really anxious about being a good enough dad

Being a new dad to three, I'm learning that the anxiety you're feeling is actually love. The tired part gets easier as they get older and you find you...

Commented on Smoked a brisket for 14 hours AMA

Six weeks in and I'm barely awake enough to smoke anything, but this sounds amazing. Did it turn out good at least after all that YouTube rabbit hole?

Commented on My newborn won't sleep unless I'm holding him

Totally normal, man. Jay here and I'm 6 weeks in now - my kid was the same way those first few weeks. The contact sleeping is real but it does get bet...

Commented on First smile from my daughter yesterday

Dude that's incredible. We're at 6 weeks and I'm still waiting for that moment. Those real smiles hit different, congrats man.

Commented on My Kid Asked Me Why I'm Reading a Parenting Book

Classic! My kids have turned into the joke police since they got older. At least you're reading the book though - that's more than a lot of us are doi...

Commented on Got caught making dinosaur sounds at the grocery store

That's amazing. I would've lost it. The mute button would not have saved me on that one.

Commented on How do you talk to kids about death and heaven?

This is tough stuff. We've found that being honest but simple works best - talking about good memories and how people we love stay in our hearts. Your...

Commented on From party guy to dad who gets excited about nap schedules

From party guy to nap schedule guy, that's the dad evolution right there. You're not alone in this change, and honestly it sounds like you're crushing...

Commented on Small wins count right?

Small wins are everything. Those 15 minutes at the gym matter way more than you think. Keep stacking them.

Commented on My kid just said I'm the best dad ever

That's the good stuff right there. Honestly the best days are the ones where you're just hanging together, no performance needed.