Carl L.

Commented on My 4 year old said something that melted my heart

Oh man, that hits different. My four year old comes out with stuff like that and it makes all the chaos worth it. Those random unprompted compliments ...

Commented on Finally finished the backyard deck

That's a huge accomplishment. Did the kids actually stick with it the whole time or did they bail after day one? Either way, they're gonna think that ...

Commented on She's making it impossible to stick to the custody schedule

Man, that's rough. Last minute changes mess with your family time and honestly it's disrespectful to your schedule and your other kids. Document every...

Commented on Sleep deprivation is actually a torture method

You're in the thick of it. Every 2 hours is normal newborn life but it does space out, I promise. Don't worry about remembering what day it is, just f...

Commented on My daughter wants a smartphone at 10

10 feels young to me, and I say that as a dad dealing with the same pressure. The 'all her friends have one' thing is definitely a negotiating tactic,...

Commented on How do you handle family getting mad about your parenting choices?

Man, this is tough because you're totally right about consistency, but grandparents are gonna grandparent. I've had to have some real conversations wi...

Commented on How do you handle disrespect from your kids?

That age is rough man, they think they know everything. Good on you for not losing your cool though, that's what makes them respect you in the end eve...

Commented on Realized I became my dad and I'm actually proud of that

That's the real growth right there. Being boring and practical isn't boring when you're doing it for your kids. Trust me, my twins would rather have m...

Commented on My 6yo finally tied his shoes without help

That's awesome! 8 months of patience paying off right there. My oldest finally got it too and now I can't get him to stop tying things together on the...

Commented on Daycare costs are insane, considering having my wife stay home

That's a tough decision man. The financial side is just one part of it though. Think about what you both want, not just the numbers.