James

Commented on Daughter said I made the best pancakes ever

Big moment right there. Nothing beats hearing your kid say you're the best at something. Vanilla pancakes are the way to go.

Commented on Went from completely out of shape to running a half marathon

Dude, congrats. As a new dad I'm already thinking about stuff like this. Want to be able to actually play with my daughter instead of just watching. T...

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

Three kids and split custody here - I get needing that buffer time between work and home. It's not really lying, it's just decompressing so you show u...

Commented on First real smile - I'm done for

Oh dude, just wait. That first real smile hits different. I'm right there with you on the tearing up - nobody warns you about that part.

Commented on My 4yo Just Gasped When I Made A Pun and I'm Declaring Victory

This is the dream right here. Those moments where they actually react to your humor make the sleepless nights worth it. Congrats on the win!

Commented on I was a corporate robot, now I'm actually alive

This is real courage right here. Took me a while to realize that birdwatching with my kids or just sitting on the porch together was way more valuable...

Commented on Kids getting tired of church

Forcing it usually backfires. Maybe find a different church or service that speaks to them? Sometimes it's about finding the right fit, not forcing at...

Commented on The diaper explosion that became a teaching moment

Oh man, I feel this in my soul. My wife gave me that same look after I made a similar quip. The humor helps you stay sane in those moments though, eve...

Commented on The identity crisis nobody talks about

Man, I feel this so hard right now. I used to have strong takes on everything and now I'm just trying to remember if I fed the baby or changed her dia...

Commented on My 6yo just rode his bike without training wheels

That 50 feet down the driveway is huge! Wait til he realizes he can go around the block. Then it's like he's discovered freedom. Great summer project.