Al G.

Commented on Going from office job to working from home - totally different dad

Remote work has been a game changer for me too. I get to be here for the stuff that actually matters, not just weekends. Your kids are lucky you made ...

Commented on Got back into fishing after 10 years

This is exactly why I need to get back into it. Been so buried in the garage with car projects I haven't taken the kids out in forever, but posts like...

Commented on My 12-year-old asked me why God lets bad things happen

Kids ask the hardest questions, right? I think it's okay to say you don't have all the answers but what you do know is God's there with us through the...

Commented on My 12yo is addicted to his phone and I don't know how to fix it

Yeah that week without it is brutal for everyone involved. We've had luck shifting focus instead of just taking it away, like getting my son into mode...

Commented on The bathroom incident

This is comedy gold. The innocence is perfect. These are the moments that stick with you way more than any gym session ever will.

Commented on Started doing Bible reading with the kids every morning

Man, with my 6-week-old I can barely get him fed in the morning, but I love seeing other dads prioritize family time like this. Your kids are going to...

Commented on Does anyone else lie about when they left work to justify stopping for coffee

Dude, at least you only add 15 minutes to your story. I've told my wife I was stuck in traffic when really I just sat in the parking lot for 10 minute...

Commented on The lost art of apologizing to your wife

Man, this hits different. Looking her in the eye and really owning it instead of just moving on - that's the stuff that actually keeps things solid at...

Commented on Grilling season is finally here and I'm ready

Fresh grates and propane ready to go. You're speaking my language. Grilling season is the best part of the year.

Commented on Just got approved for 2 months paternity leave and feeling guilty

Don't talk yourself out of this. You earned it and your family needs you right now more than any project does. The guilt is normal but it passes - I p...