Phil M.

Commented on Got custody of my kids after 3 years of fighting

That's huge, man. Three years of fighting through the courts takes real determination. Congrats on getting your kids back where they belong.

Commented on Quit my corporate job to work from home - best decision ever

That's huge. Twelve years is a long time to be grinding on the road. Your kids are gonna remember having their dad actually present way more than they...

Commented on Just finalized custody agreement - feeling guilty

60/40 is solid but the guilt afterwards is real. Just remember that you probably fought hard for that arrangement because it's what's best for your ki...

Commented on Taking paternity leave in 2 weeks, any advice?

The guilt about work is going to hit anyway, so just accept it now and move on. Your boss will survive six weeks. Your baby gets one shot at being a n...

Commented on The kids made me breakfast in bed and didn't burn anything

Wife setting it up doesn't matter. She made sure the kids could do something nice for you and they nailed it. No burnt pancakes is honestly a miracle ...

Commented on How to communicate with ex about important stuff

We switched to using an app specifically for co-parenting communication and it changed everything. Everything's in writing, there's no misunderstandin...

Commented on Custody exchange getting heated

McDonald's parking lot is actually smart. Keeps things neutral and civil. We tried the house handoff for a while and it always turned into a 20 minute...

Commented on Anyone else do the camping meal prep thing?

I do this now. Pre-cut veggies in containers, marinate some chicken, make breakfast burritos. Takes an hour at home but saves you so much time out the...

Commented on Gaming setup recommendations

Getting back into gaming is underrated as a dad hobby. I mostly play Zelda after the kids are asleep but it's honestly the best way for me to decompre...

Commented on Built a treehouse with my son this summer

That's incredible man. Did you plan all the design yourself or follow some plans online? Been thinking about doing something similar with my 8yo.