Travis M.

Commented on Being the provider isn't weakness, it's duty

Man, this hits home. Between the coffee and the morning chaos, I'm grinding every day to make sure my kids have what they need. That's not a weakness,...

Commented on Leading my family like a captain leads a ship

That captain analogy really hits for me. Being the leader means knowing when to hold the line and when to adjust course for your crew, not just barkin...

Commented on My son made me breakfast in bed without being asked

Apple juice in the coffee is a pro move, your kid's a genius. Mine would've just dumped cereal on the kitchen floor and called it a day. That's a legi...

Commented on Teaching my boys to take care of their appearance

That's solid wisdom right there. My dad said something similar and it stuck with me too. Teaching them young that clean and neat doesn't cost anything...

Commented on Took my 4 year old on his first real hike

That's awesome he crushed it! My 4 year old surprised me the same way on a hike last month. They've got way more stamina than we think, and honestly i...

Commented on Depression making it hard to be dad

I've been there and it's hard to accept help when you feel like you should be doing it all. But your kids need a dad who's getting better more than th...

Commented on Took the kids to a baseball game and it was actually amazing

Dude, getting both kids to sit through a whole game is a win in my book. Even our dog gets antsy after two innings so you're doing great.

Commented on The time my son asked me why I'm called dad

That's actually perfect. Your son just gave you the ultimate dad joke review. Can't argue with the critique, even if it stings a little!

Commented on Funny parenting moment that made me cry laughing

That's the setup that makes you hold your breath waiting for the punchline. The serious face is always what gets me, kids are comedy writers without e...

Commented on Anyone else obsessed with their new smoker?

This is my kind of obsession. Ribs and brisket on repeat sounds perfect to me. I'm always looking for new recipes and techniques, so what's been your ...