Ricardo M.

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.

Commented on Been getting back into golf

I keep meaning to get back into golf. It's such a good mental break from everything else going on. Where are you playing around?

Commented on Deck building disaster

Oh man, termites are every homeowner's nightmare. How bad are we talking here? Do you need to tear out more than just the decking?

Commented on Bottle feeding journey - finally figured something out

Bottle preference is so real. We dealt with this too and it was one of those things that felt bigger than it actually was. Glad you found something th...

Commented on Grilling season is back baby

New smoker energy is real. Just got mine last year and I'm still experimenting with temps and wood types. What kind of smoker did you go with?