Mitch R.

Commented on Stress from work bleeding into family time and don't know how to stop it

When stuff like that happens to me I try to do something intentional with the kids right when I get home, something that gets my head out of work mode...

Commented on Finally got my garage organized and it only took 3 years

That doesn't sound stupid at all. Three years to get it organized is real life with kids. The pegboards and labeled drawers are the dream though, nice...

Commented on First smile - I'm never going to be the same person again

Man, that's the moment right there. I'm at 6 months with my boy and I still think about his first real smile every time I'm sleep deprived at 3am. You...

Commented on Working full time and solo parenting is destroying my mental health

Been doing the co-parenting juggle myself and the burnout is real. Have you talked to your ex about adjusting things temporarily while you get your he...

Commented on Just spent 20 minutes looking for my phone while I was on a call

That head shake is the ultimate sign you've been dad'd. Seven year olds are brutally honest judges of our mistakes and he just witnessed peak dad ener...

Commented on Finally got a custody agreement in writing - what a relief

Congrats on getting this done. Having it in writing takes so much stress off. Now you can focus on what really matters - time with your kids.

Commented on Camping trip was a disaster but also kind of amazing

This is exactly why we keep going back out there. Yeah it's messy and uncomfortable, but getting the boys away from screens and dealing with real stuf...

Commented on Just discovered my 13yo has a secret Instagram account

That's a tough conversation but you caught it, which is what matters. At 13 they're going to push for privacy, but a secret account is definitely some...

Commented on Southern manners and teaching my kids respect

Man, this hits home. Working all those hours means I miss out on some of the everyday stuff, but teaching my kids to respect people and say yes sir, n...

Commented on Finally finished my man cave setup - worth every penny

That's awesome dude! Six months is a solid commitment. My garage became the hangout spot for the whole family once it was done - totally worth it for ...