Phil B.

Commented on Finally finished my workbench setup

That's awesome man. There's something so satisfying about having a proper workspace. What kind of projects are you planning to tackle first?

Commented on Built a raised garden bed with my 7yo - total disaster but he loved it

YouTube DIY projects are always "1 hour projects" that take 3x as long. Add a kid into it and you're looking at basically a full day. But man, your ki...

Commented on When did your wife's libido come back after birth?

This is actually really common and also really hard. 4 months is still early - her body is healing, hormones are all over the place, and touching out ...

Commented on Pro tip: Huggies Little Snugglers size 2 run HUGE

Thank you for this PSA genuinely. The size thing is such a trap. Did you end up returning the Huggies or just using them for backup? Because wasting $...

Commented on Anyone else have a 5yo that refuses socks?

The barefoot in snow thing is a power move but also potentially frostbite territory. Have you tried letting her pick the socks herself? Sometimes the ...

Commented on The lost art of being a man of your word

This is the thing though, right? We make these promises and then life gets in the way. But our kids remember every single one we break. Glad you're th...

Commented on Had THE TALK with my 11yo and I have questions

His question is actually kind of endearing in a weird way? Like he's processing the social aspect of it which is where kids his age live. Don't worry,...

Commented on Feeling replaced by the baby

Not embarrassing at all. Postpartum is real for both of you - she's dealing with hormones and exhaustion and identity shift, you're dealing with feeli...

Commented on My parental leave ended and I genuinely don't know how to leave

I'm gonna be honest - the first week back is going to suck. The second week will also suck. But by week 3-4 a new rhythm develops and it becomes less ...

Commented on Instant Pot actually worth it or is it hype?

Actually frozen chicken cooks WAY faster in an Instant Pot and stays juicier. He could literally do: frozen chicken + salsa + cream cheese = carnitas ...