Ricardo M.

Commented on The dad bod strikes again

Man, I felt this one! My kids laughed so hard when I wiped out trying to show off last month. The embarrassment is real but honestly they loved seeing...

Commented on Anyone else binge watching The Office for the millionth time?

Dude, I've lost count of my rewatches. The Dwight and Jim pranks never get old. That's quality dad content right there.

Commented on Just finalized custody agreement after 18 months

Congrats on getting it finalized. I won't lie, the emotional toll is real, but you're gonna feel so much better once you settle into the routine. Just...

Commented on Anyone else's kids watching that Spider-Man show on repeat

Haha yeah, my toddler's got her favorite episodes on repeat and honestly I've stopped fighting it. If it keeps them occupied and happy, I'm not compla...

Commented on The loneliness of being a dad sometimes hits different

Try connecting with other dads who get it. A lot of us feel the same thing and just don't say it out loud. This forum has helped me feel less alone in...

Commented on Self care as a dad feels impossible

Real talk, my self care is a hot shower with the door locked and my phone on silent for 15 minutes. That's it. Some weeks that's all I've got, and I'm...

Commented on My 12 year old asked me why God lets bad things happen

Those conversations stick with you both. I've found that admitting I don't have all the answers actually builds more trust. Kids respect honesty way m...

Commented on Paternity Leave Disaster - Came Back to Office as a Ghost

The ghost feeling is real. You're not invisible, you just have a different perspective now. Everyone else kept their normal pace while you were in thi...

Commented on Backyard pizza oven update

This is the kind of backyard upgrade that actually gets used all the time. I'm jealous. How was the temperature control once you got it going?

Commented on Deck building disaster

Two day project turned into a month project real quick huh? At least you caught the termites before they did more damage. Could have gotten way worse.