Chuck M.

Commented on Won free baseball tickets - taking my 9yo to his first major league game

Getting a client to hook you up with tickets that led to this is perfect. Your son doesn't even know how lucky he is and that's the whole thing - to h...

Commented on Finally installed a pull-up bar and I'm feeling myself

Replying to the shoulder concern - this. Did exactly this. Started doing 8-10 reps daily and my rotator cuff was NOT happy. Rest days are your friend.

Commented on Seasonal activity ideas for winter in the Midwest?

Ice skating without skates sucks - that's not a fun time. But here's Midwest winter stuff: sledding (which you did), snowball fort building, snowman c...

Commented on 4am wake-up thoughts - am I prepared for this?

Honestly? The fact that you're worried about being patient enough probably means you will be. The parents who aren't anxious about this stuff are the ...

Commented on My 6 year old just rode his bike without training wheels

Man, that's the best. All summer of practice paying off in one perfect driveway run. Bet you were grinning just as big as he was.

Commented on Anyone else have a 5yo that refuses socks?

This might be sensory - some 5yos genuinely can't stand the feeling of socks. If that's the case, might need to just accept it and have backup warm sh...

Commented on Side hustle while managing two young kids - realistic?

Honestly the time isn't there until both kids are in school full-time. That's just the reality of your stage of life. No shame in that.

Commented on The 6pm scramble is real

lol this is my life right now. my wife and i just accepted that we're basically in survival mode until bedtime

Commented on Is anyone else doing like 80% of the night wakings?

This happened to us and I finally sat down with my wife and said "I'm running on fumes and I need you to take your nights." It felt awkward but honest...

Commented on My wife says I'm not present and honestly she might be right

Have you asked your wife what would actually make her feel like you're present? Because she probably has specific things in mind and guessing isn't go...