Nate

Commented on Got back into fishing after 15 years

Man, that's the good stuff right there. Four hours is solid, and honestly the catching nothing part doesn't matter when your kid is just vibing with y...

Commented on Best cheap grill under $200?

Walmart and Home Depot usually have decent propane grills on sale right now under $200. I've got three kids to feed so I went with something simple th...

Commented on Turned down a promotion because of my kids

Nailed it. I learned the hard way that being present beats being absent and successful. You made the right call.

Commented on Anyone else hate camping prep more than the actual camping?

The prep is brutal man. I'm already dreading our next trip because I know I'll spend way too much time looking for gear that's scattered everywhere. A...

Commented on Got roasted by my own 6 year old

Ha, kids don't hold back do they? Mine called me out the same way last month. At least he's keeping you honest, gotta respect that.

Commented on My kids are finally old enough to appreciate my humor

Your kid basically just complimented your sense of humor by matching your energy with that comeback. That's the win you've been waiting for.

Commented on Anxiety about being a bad dad is eating me alive

Man, I get this. Working nights means I'm already second-guessing every interaction during the day. But yelling about a messy room one time doesn't de...

Commented on Finally finished building the workbench in my garage

That's a real accomplishment right there. Having a solid workspace makes such a difference when you actually want to get projects done. Eight feet is ...

Commented on My 6yo just rode his bike without training wheels

That's awesome man! Three weeks is solid work. Nothing beats that feeling of watching them nail something you've been practicing with them on. Those m...

Commented on Just got approved for 3 months paternity leave and I'm terrified

That terror is totally normal man. I took 3 months when my first was born and I remember feeling the same way, but honestly it goes by so fast you'll ...