James

Commented on Anyone else's kids obsessed with that one show?

47 times is nothing, trust me. With four kids I've lost count of how many times we've cycled through episodes. The fact that you don't mind it puts yo...

Commented on Smoked a brisket for the first time

That's legit impressive, especially building the smoker yourself. I'm still in the newborn trenches so 5am wake ups hit different, but that brisket so...

Commented on Dads should please help a dad please

Hey I got you. What specifically do you need? Whether it's gear or advice or something else, lay it out and we can figure this out together.

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...