Richard

Commented on The great grill upgrade saga

Pellet grills are amazing but they're a whole different thing. Gas is simple and reliable. Are you prepared to babysit the temp for hours? That's the ...

Commented on Tried to be cool at my son's soccer game

This made me laugh out loud. At least you're committed to the bit. My wife does the same head shake when I try to be enthusiastic at school events.

Commented on 5 years sober and I almost didn't make it

Man, that's huge. Five years is incredible and your kids are lucky they get to know the real you. That perspective shift from sad to grateful is every...

Commented on The identity shift from tough guy to vulnerable dad

Man, this hits different. I'm just starting out as a dad and already catching myself wanting to show my son it's okay to not be okay, you know? That t...

Commented on Camping trip was a disaster. Need advice.

Everything went wrong at once, that's brutal. But here's the thing - your boys will remember that you tried and that matters way more than perfect exe...

Commented on Built a treehouse with my boys this summer and it's still holding

That's awesome. My toddler barely lets me sleep, let alone gives me four weekends to build anything, so mad respect for pulling this off. Your 7 year ...

Commented on Anyone else watch the game last night?

Ha, that's the dad life right there. I've learned to just accept that big games and kids don't mix well on my end. Did your son at least enjoy the ene...

Commented on Why is Fantasy Football So Addictive?

I told myself the same thing but here I am with three kids and somehow even less time, and fantasy football still manages to steal my Tuesday nights. ...

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

That's totally normal at day 8, man. My son was the exact same way. It gets better, I promise. The contact naps are exhausting but they pass quick.

Commented on Camping trip with three kids - lessons learned

Three kids camping is no joke - I'm stealing the snack tip for sure. Did you end up getting the tent situation figured out before the first night or w...