Ryan

Commented on Took a mental health day today

Don't feel guilty at all. I split my time between two houses and I've learned the hard way that pushing through when you're burnt out just makes every...

Commented on Why did the dad go to the baseball game?

That's a solid groan-worthy dad joke right there. The fact that your kids reacted means you nailed it - that's the whole goal of a good terrible joke.

Commented on When did your kid smile at you?

Could be either one honestly, but either way take the win. Those first smiles are what make the sleep deprivation worth it.

Commented on Why did the cookie go to the doctor?

One dad laugh is definitely a win. That's the dad joke sweet spot right there. I tell these at my boys' soccer games too and I've learned to just embr...

Commented on Teaching kids about Jesus when you're not a perfect example

The fact that you're even thinking about this means you're the right person to be teaching them. Nobody's perfect, but showing your kids that you're t...

Commented on 3 week old won't sleep unless being held

Man, that newborn stage is rough. The contact napping phase won't last forever though. Hang in there and try to get whatever rest you can while it hap...

Commented on 5 years sober and life is completely different

That's huge man, congrats on 5 years. Your boys are lucky to have a dad who actually made the change when it mattered most. That takes real strength.

Commented on Why did the scarecrow win an award

Outstanding. Those are the moments that make all the bedtime negotiations worth it, honestly.

Commented on Loneliness is killing me

Man, I feel this. Being a dad takes up so much time that friendships just slip away without you noticing. But there's other dads out there going throu...

Commented on My 4 year old said I'm the best dad in the whole world

Man, that's the stuff right there. Those random moments while making breakfast hit different. Cherish it because she'll remember that forever.