Vincent

Commented on Taking the kids camping for first time next month, need advice

Check your tent setup before you go and bring way more snacks than you think you need. My first camping trip with the kids taught me that lesson quick...

Commented on Just Built a Workbench in My Garage - First Project Space Ever

Nothing fancy is the way to go. Solid workbench is all you need to actually get stuff done. Now you've got no excuses to build that shelf the kids kee...

Commented on Best dad meal hacks?

Morning smoothies have been game changers for us. Blend up fruit, yogurt, some spinach they won't notice, and boom - quick breakfast and you feel like...

Commented on Paternity leave ended and I'm depressed about it

Those four weeks were special but you're still her dad and you still get the pickups and afternoons. It changes, yeah, but the connection doesn't disa...

Commented on Lonely even though I have a family

Man, I feel this. Once you're in full dad mode with three kids it's tough to maintain those friendships. Try joining a dad group or something at your ...

Commented on Soccer season just started and I'm already exhausted

Dude, I feel this in my bones. Different teams on different days sounds like a logistics nightmare. At least you know it's temporary and these are mem...

Commented on Teaching My Son to Shake a Man's Hand Properly

This is the kind of thing I want to be better about doing. Working long hours means I miss some of these teaching moments, but you're right that it ma...

Commented on Got a laugh from my wife during bedtime routine today

Ha, that's solid. My kids are finally at the age where they actually get the joke instead of just staring at me. Keep those dad jokes coming, that's t...

Commented on WFH saved my sanity as a new dad

That's awesome man. I juggle work and four kids and yeah it's rough some days, but being able to actually be there for the little moments makes all th...

Commented on Struggling with loneliness after divorce

Working from home makes it even harder because there's no separation between work and home life. When I got my schedule right with homework time and m...