Ryan

Commented on Remote work saved my sanity after second kid was born

This right here. I got to see so many of the early milestones with my son because I was home. I know not everyone has that option but man it made a di...

Commented on Attempted sourdough for the first time

That's awesome! Five days and you're already baking? I killed my first starter twice before I figured out the feeding schedule. What kind of flour did...

Commented on Best pizza place in your area?

If you're in a decent sized neighborhood check out local Facebook groups. People are usually pretty passionate about their pizza spots and will give y...

Commented on Got promoted but it means more travel - conflicted

That's a tough one. Before I took my current job I turned down something similar because the travel would have meant missing too much with my kids. Th...

Commented on My kid asked me why I was reading the instructions

Pretty sure that stare means it landed perfectly. The fact that he's thinking about it means the joke worked.

Commented on 6 mile hike with the kids tomorrow

New trail days are the best. Just packed snacks for the exact reason you mentioned. Nothing worse than a hungry kid two miles in.

Commented on Coffee upgrade worth it?

Probably worth it if you're drinking it every day. The difference between good and grocery store beans is wild. Just got a burr grinder and I'm not go...

Commented on My kid asked me why I was reading the instructions

The stare means it landed. He was processing whether to laugh or judge you harder. Classic kid reaction to a good dad joke.

Commented on Teaching my son to shake hands properly

My 6-year-old tried to crush my hand like he was proving something and I had to walk him through the whole confident-not-aggressive thing too. Takes p...

Commented on Just realized I'm getting old

Ha, I felt this in my soul. Saturday night I was home by 9:30 with a cup of tea and honestly couldn't be happier about it. Four kids will do that to y...