Thomas

Commented on Replaced the kitchen faucet myself and didn't flood anything

That's awesome man, nice work getting it done without calling a plumber. I always feel like a genius when I tackle something like that, even if it tak...

Commented on Anyone else's wife hate football season?

Our compromise is I watch the early games while we're doing breakfast and hanging with our daughter, then she gets the afternoon. Not perfect but beat...

Commented on Just realized my kids think I'm hilarious

The tire swing in my backyard gets way less laughs than my terrible puns, so you're doing better than me. Keep running those classics, they're clearly...

Commented on Attempted sourdough starter. Need help.

That paint thinner smell is actually normal for day 4, means it's getting bubbly and active. Give it another few days and it should smell more sour an...

Commented on From couch potato to actually showing up for my kids

Dude yes, playing catch beats scrolling every single time. My 7 year old just wants me present, doesn't matter if I'm terrible at throwing. You're sho...

Commented on Sober dad life

Mad respect for making that change. That takes real guts to hear it and actually do something about it. Your kids are going to remember this version o...

Commented on Building a treehouse - week 3

Week 3 and only 5 more to go? That's actually not bad for a treehouse build. Plus your kid gets to learn some real skills watching you work through th...

Commented on From workaholic to actually being present, 18 months in

I respect this so much. Making the most of the time you've got with them is what it's really about, even if the schedule doesn't always line up perfec...

Commented on Weekend plans falling apart and I don't even care

I get this completely. Some of my best days with the kids have been the ones we didn't plan. Staying home, firing up the grill, just being present. Yo...

Commented on Feeling like a failure as a dad

I used to feel exactly like this. Started taking deep breaths before I yelled, left the room when I felt it coming on. Wasn't perfect but it helped. Y...