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Commented on Anyone else binge watching old shows at night

The Office is the perfect decompression show after kid duty. I do the same thing after my 3 are down, it's like earned quiet time. Your wife will come...

Commented on Taking a mental health day tomorrow and I'm not even sick

Do it. I coach little league and even I had to learn that I can't show up for my kids if I'm running on empty. A day off to decompress isn't weakness,...

Commented on Just realized I'm becoming my dad and I'm not even mad about it

Four kids deep and I can tell you this is just the beginning. Wait until you start getting genuinely excited about a good sale on ground beef. You'll ...

Commented on Thinking about taking paternity leave but worried about being replaced

Dude, I get it. I was terrified taking my leave would tank me at work, but honestly those 12 weeks with my newborn are memories I wouldn't trade. Your...

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.