Thomas H.

Commented on My son asked to help me fix the car and didn't complain once

That's awesome he stuck with it the whole time. Those moments where they're genuinely interested in what you're teaching are pure gold.

Commented on Anyone else doing remote work but still expected to be available 24/7?

Yeah, remote work is supposed to be a perk not a trap. I've had to have a real conversation with my boss about when I'm actually off. Coffee helps but...

Commented on Teaching My Boys How to Be Good Men

This is real man. I didn't have that from my dad either so I'm trying to do the same with my boys. At 12 they're at that age where they actually liste...

Commented on Getting back into fishing

That's awesome you're getting back out there. Six years is a long time away from something you love. My son is finally old enough that I'm teaching hi...

Commented on Anyone else obsessed with their cast iron

That's awesome man. I got into cast iron during lockdown too and now I'm that guy who won't shut up about seasoning. A 20 inch pizza with the kids hel...

Commented on First time camping with kids this summer - what am I forgetting?

Honestly just get some good rope and a tarp for backup shelter. Weather can turn quick and you'll feel better having a backup plan.

Commented on Standing Up When a Woman Enters the Room

You're not crazy, you're teaching them what matters. I try to keep things organized around here and little stuff like this is exactly what keeps a fam...

Commented on Getting back into gaming and feeling old

Gaming is such a good mental break when you can steal some time for it. Don't worry about being slow, you're still gonna have way more fun than when w...

Commented on Got my kids to laugh at an actual dad joke

Getting them to make their own variations is even better than the original laugh. You've leveled up the dad joke game.

Commented on The Great Grocery Store Incident of 2024

That's hilarious! My 6yo says stuff like that all the time and I'm never ready for it. Kids just see the world different, man.