Derek

Commented on Praying with my kids before bed changed everything

Love this. Simple is always better with kids anyway. My son and I do something similar in the garage and it's where the real conversations happen.

Commented on Made homemade pizza last night and it actually worked

Dude, that's awesome! Pizza nights are a huge hit at our place. My kids actually get excited when I say we're making homemade instead of ordering, so ...

Commented on I'm finally a morning person and I hate it

Dude, getting that sleep apnea treated was probably one of the best things you could've done for yourself. I'm running on caffeine with my twins anywa...

Commented on Took my son to get new shoes

Kids will roast you in front of strangers without even trying. That's some funny honesty right there though.

Commented on Anyone else's kids watching that Spider-Man show on repeat

47 times is rookie numbers if you've got twins like me. But seriously, at least Spider-Man is solid and age appropriate. My boys do the same thing wit...

Commented on Family worship time actually working for us

That's really cool that you found something that sticks. My kid would probably try to climb out of a chair during devotion time but I like the idea of...

Commented on Feeling like a failure as a dad

Man, three year olds bring out the yeller in all of us. The fact that you're feeling bad about it means you care. I've had plenty of days where I yell...

Commented on Anyone else obsessed with smoking brisket?

Offset smoker is the way to go. I've been doing brisket for about 3 years now and the YouTube rabbit hole is real. Pro tip: invest in a good meat ther...

Commented on My daughter just beat me at Mario Kart

How old? Either way this is awesome. My son is still a few years away from actually winning but I'm dreading and looking forward to that day at the sa...

Commented on Finally building that treehouse - wish me luck

Don't forget safety equipment and definitely involve the kids in building if they're old enough. Makes it way more meaningful for them and honestly it...