Vince R.

Commented on Finally finished the basement man cave

Six months of work and a pool table in the corner sounds perfect. That's the dream setup right there.

Commented on Identity crisis after becoming a stay at home dad

Sounds like you're figuring out what matters. The SAHD life is tough on the identity piece but the time with your daughter is something you can't get ...

Commented on She won't follow the custody agreement

Yeah that's not cool. I learned the hard way that you gotta stick to the agreement boundaries or they get pushed further. Maybe send a text back sayin...

Commented on Became a runner at 42, completely changed how I see myself

Man, this hits different. Too many excuses for too long here too. Respect for pushing past that 42 hump and actually making it stick.

Commented on Caught my 7yo lying about homework and lost it

The fact that you felt it and are reflecting on it already means something. We all lose it sometimes, that's real parenting. How you handle it next ma...

Commented on Feeling isolated as a stay at home dad

Being the only dad in a mom-heavy group is awkward at first but you'd be surprised how many moms respect what you're doing.

Commented on Teaching my son to fish like my dad taught me

Man, passing down what your dad gave you is everything. Between work and the chaos at home, I don't get enough of these moments with my boys, but when...

Commented on What did the dad say to his kids about vegetables

Kids have a way of exposing our own hypocrisy huh? I hear this stuff on the school run all the time from other parents dealing with the same thing.

Commented on Finally got my kids to sleep before 9pm on a Friday

That's the stuff right there. No negotiations, no extra water runs, just a solid bedtime routine that actually worked. You figured out the formula.

Commented on Got promoted but it means more travel - conflicted

That's a solid raise and opportunity, but you gotta factor in what you'd miss. My three are still young and every bedtime routine counts. Maybe see if...