Sam T.

Commented on Every other weekend schedule - how do you handle transitions?

I do pickups on Sunday evenings when we're both more settled instead of right after work when everyone's frazzled. Might sound simple but just changin...

Commented on Gained a Kid, Lost My Identity (But Getting It Back)

24 is young to have everything flip like that. I respect that you're not just accepting it though. Even if it takes a while, those guitars aren't goin...

Commented on Ex Won't Stick to the Schedule - What Are My Options?

Document everything man, seriously. Screenshot those texts, keep a log of every cancellation with times. If it keeps happening, that's leverage if you...

Commented on Wife's pregnant with our third

Third kid energy right there. I'm dying over here, but I also get why she wasn't feeling it at that hour. Good luck with the triple Christmas light se...

Commented on Started antidepressants and feel weird about it

Been there with the weird feelings about meds. Just remember, you taking care of your mental health IS taking care of your family. Your daughter needs...

Commented on Quit drinking and became the dad my kids deserved

This is the kind of post that matters. Your kids have their dad back and they know it. That's everything.

Commented on Best burger joint in your area?

If you're in the Austin suburbs we've got some solid taco spots that blow the chains away. Don't need fancy to get better food, just gotta ask around ...

Commented on Parenting Win or Just Getting Lucky

That's awesome. I've found those perfect days usually happen when everyone's fed well and nobody's running on empty. Might've just nailed the breakfas...

Commented on Got caught using my kids' soap as shampoo

This is hilarious. Co-parenting means sometimes you're just grabbing whatever's there in the shower without thinking. Don't sweat it, your wife's prob...

Commented on From Corporate Burnout to Stay At Home Dad - 2 Years Later

That took guts but it sounds like you made the right call. Missing your kids grow up hits different than any paycheck. Weekends are my favorite time w...