Phil C.

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...

Commented on Promoted but now I never see my family

My pancake Sunday tradition almost got axed when work got heavy. Now I protect that time like it's sacred. You earned this job, so you should have eno...

Commented on Your word is your bond

Your grandfather nailed it. I tell my kids the same thing - if you say yes to something, you follow through no matter what. That's how they learn to t...

Commented on Gaming together has actually saved my relationship with my teenage son

That's awesome. I took my son to the zoo last month hoping to break through some walls too. Sounds like you found your thing with Fortnite. Keep it up...

Commented on Anyone else addicted to their pellet grill

This is the way. I've become that guy at every neighborhood gathering who brings the hot dogs and burgers now. Once you get hooked on grilling, there'...

Commented on My newborn won't sleep unless I'm holding him

This was our life for the first month too. It's tough but you're doing great just by being aware and trying to figure it out. Maybe take shifts with y...

Commented on Our 'no phones at dinner' rule is actually working

Three months of real conversation at dinner is worth every complaint they threw at you in week two. That's a win right there.

Commented on Finally had a decent conversation with my ex about the kids

That's awesome man. When you can actually work together on the kids' stuff instead of just handling pickups and dropoffs, it changes everything. Hope ...