Michael H.

Commented on Grilling season is here and I'm taking it seriously

That 14 hour brisket sounds absolutely incredible. I'd love to know your technique because I'm still getting mine right after two seasons of trying. D...

Commented on Got my daughter to eat broccoli by calling it 'tiny trees'

That's genius man. My boys are 7 and 9 now and I still use stuff like that at the dinner table. The dinosaur angle would've worked great when they wer...

Commented on Got a new smoker, having my first cook tomorrow

Dude that's awesome, been thinking about doing the same thing. The fact you actually followed through after six months of saving tells me you're serio...

Commented on How do you handle it when your kids call you out for not living your faith?

This one's real. I've got four kids and they absolutely notice when words don't match actions. Maybe use it as a conversation with your son about how ...

Commented on Backyard BBQ/sports watching setup dream

Two years of dreaming is just about right for planning something like that. My advice: start small, maybe the grill area first, then add the rest when...

Commented on Caught my son helping a kid who was being bullied

This is what it's all about. My kids are still little but this is exactly the kind of person I hope they become. Props to your son for having that cou...

Commented on Lost 80 lbs and Became the Dad My Kids Needed

80 pounds is incredible, congrats. With four kids I know how easy it is to let yourself go, but you're showing them what dedication actually looks lik...

Commented on When did you feel bonded to your newborn?

Don't stress about it, man. I'm on one sleepless night after another with my newborn and it's been a journey getting there. The bond builds as you get...

Commented on Why did the dad bring a ladder to the bar?

Perfect dad joke material right here. I've been workshopping my delivery on these kinds of one-liners in the basement with the kids lately.

Commented on Turned down a promotion and don't regret it

That's the right call, man. Those years go fast and you can't get them back. I turned down some bigger opportunities early on too, and now with three ...