Tony M.

Commented on Anxiety about being a good enough dad

Dude, I get it. Three kids and I still second-guess conversations I had weeks ago. But my kids keep coming back, keep trusting me, and yours will too....

Commented on Career advancement vs being present for my kids

Those soccer games go by in a blink. I'm running on fumes most days anyway, so adding 20% travel would probably have me missing the moments that matte...

Commented on Just got back from paternity leave and honestly dreading it

That transition back is rough, man. The bedtime routine hits different when you're doing it half the time instead of all the time. It gets easier but ...

Commented on Camping trip was a disaster but also kind of amazing

Ha, welcome to camping. At least you tried, that's more than a lot of people do with a newborn at home. Fingers crossed the next trip goes smoother.

Commented on Grilled a 12lb brisket for 16 hours straight and it was actually good

12 hours for a brisket is legit work. That neighbor probably taught you something real too. I'd be too tired to enjoy it but mad respect for sticking ...

Commented on Son made the travel team!

That's awesome! My boys are in that grind too and man, seeing them get rewarded for all that hard work is the best feeling. You've got a future athlet...

Commented on Anyone else's kids obsessed with the same show on repeat?

47 times is rookie numbers at my house with three kids. At least Bluey is actually good and you're learning something decent while you suffer through ...

Commented on New girlfriend and custody agreement

That's great she's good with them. Just make sure you have real conversations with your ex about expectations early on. It can get messy fast if every...

Commented on How to co-parent with someone you can't stand

This is rough territory. My ex and I had some knock down fights about schedules and money stuff. We eventually just started doing everything through t...

Commented on My 5 year old roasted me this morning

Ha, five year olds are brutal. My daughter once asked why I have a 'squishy front' when I was sitting down. Out of the mouths of babes right?