James

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.

Commented on I'm becoming my father and I'm okay with it

The tucking shirt into shorts thing is a rite of passage. Next you'll be analyzing cereal prices at the grocery store and genuinely caring about them.

Commented on Pizza Oven in the Backyard

Three weekends well spent. There's something special about making pizza at home that the kids actually want to eat. Post pics if you get a chance!

Commented on Finally got my workbench organized and it feels like a fresh start

That organized workbench energy is unreal. I can't help with the crafting side but I respect the hustle. Now you've got the setup to actually use thos...