Ryan

Commented on Grilling season is here and my new smoker arrived

Traeger gang! Those pellet smokers are game changers, especially when you've got little ones wanting to hang out while you cook. Fair warning though, ...

Commented on Survived a road trip with 3 kids and everyone is still speaking to me

8 hours with 3 kids and only one meltdown is genuinely impressive. The snacks and playlist combo is clutch - I always forget one or the other and pay ...

Commented on Anxiety about being a good enough dad

Man, I get this feeling too and it helps to know other dads do. The fact that you're even worried about it means you're probably doing better than you...

Commented on Teaching my boy how to shake a hand properly

Eye contact and a firm handshake open a lot of doors for kids down the line. You're setting him up right.

Commented on Fired up the grill for the first time this season

Same here with Denver grilling season starting up. There's something about the grill that just hits different - I try to sneak out there whenever the ...

Commented on Can't believe I used to care about having a clean house

This is the most relatable post I've seen all week. My wife showed me a picture I took of our living room from 2015 and I literally didn't recognize i...

Commented on Funny thing my 3 year old said today

Oh man, kids say the realest things. The fact that he thinks you're a big strong guy is pretty awesome, even if it came with the height comment. Enjoy...

Commented on Man cave finally coming together

Man cave goals right here. Nothing beats having your own spot to decompress after dealing with bedtime chaos all day.

Commented on Teaching My Son to Give a Firm Handshake and Look a Man in the Eye

Great move teaching him this early. With soccer schedules and bedtime wars, I sometimes miss the character stuff, but this is the kind of thing that a...

Commented on How do you stop feeling guilty about working?

Your wife is right. You're showing up most evenings and weekends, that's not failing. The guilt is the lie we tell ourselves. You're doing enough.