Phil C.

Commented on She's poisoning them against me and I'm losing it

Don't let one comment break your resolve. Keep showing up, keep being present when you can, and she'll see the truth eventually. You clearly care a lo...

Commented on Hiking with toddlers - tips?

4 miles is doable but bring way more water and snacks than seems reasonable. We always underestimate how many breaks they need. Have fun out there tho...

Commented on Fantasy football league draft coming up

Honestly with a newborn I'm not even thinking about fantasy football this year, but my dad does a league and he just listens to a couple podcasts on h...

Commented on First night home with newborn and we're a complete disaster

Man, those first few nights are rough but you'll get through it. With three kids I can tell you this is temporary and you're doing better than you thi...

Commented on Fishing trip tomorrow morning

That's the move right there. I'm not a fishing guy myself but I respect the commitment to getting out before the chaos starts. Those early mornings be...

Commented on Anyone else obsessed with their new kitchen gadgets?

Those things are amazing. Just be prepared for your family to have strong opinions about what you cook next. The air fryer rabbit hole is real.

Commented on Anxiety attacks while the kids are awake

You're not alone in this at all. The anxiety of being "on" all the time with little ones is real and it's okay to admit you're struggling.

Commented on Building a treehouse - week 3

Dude, the structural integrity lessons are worth more than the time spent honestly. Your kids are gonna remember building that treehouse forever thoug...

Commented on When did your baby smile for the first time

Those early smiles are everything. You're doing great if you're noticing the difference between gas and real smiles already. That's dad instinct kicki...

Commented on Found a good church community and it's changed things

Love hearing this. A good men's group is gold, and getting the kids excited about church too is the real win. We've been bouncing around ourselves but...