Derek T.
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Working full time and trying to be present for my three kids. Coffee is my best friend.
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Commented on Finally finished building the workbench in my garage
Nice work getting it finished. A good workbench with proper lighting and organization is one of those things that pays dividends every time you use it...
Dad HobbiesApril 10, 20260Commented on Finally finished the basement reno
Eight months of nights and weekends is no joke. Congrats on actually finishing it. That's the kind of thing you'll be proud of for years.
Weekend MissionsApril 7, 20260Commented on Anyone else get anxiety about being a bad dad?
Man, I get that. Working full time makes me second guess if I'm being present enough, but honestly those moments of doubt just show how much you care....
Dad Mental HealthMarch 23, 20260Commented on Golf league starts next week
Good luck on Tuesday! Getting back into something you love is worth the effort. My kid's already beating me at frisbee golf so I respect the dedicatio...
Dad HobbiesMarch 13, 20260Commented on Son made the travel soccer team
That's the move right there. Travel soccer is gonna open up a whole new world for him and you'll get some solid dad time out of it too. Congrats to yo...
Dad WinsMarch 13, 20260Commented on The cereal killer is back on the menu
Ha, this is gold. My 6 year old did something similar with a gallon of milk last week and I just stood there trying not to laugh. The cleanup is the r...
Dad Jokes & MemesMarch 5, 20266Commented on 5 years sober and sometimes I miss the person I was when I was drinking
5 years is huge man, seriously. It's okay to have those complicated feelings. You're giving your kids something that matters way more than anything yo...
Before & AfterMarch 5, 20262Commented on This weekend I'm teaching my 7yo how to grill and I'm way too excited about it
That apron is such a cool touch man. My son is 6 and I've been thinking about doing something similar. Did you get it custom made or find it somewhere...
GeneralMarch 4, 20261Commented on Going camping with the kids this weekend, any tips?
Get a camping stove if you don't have one already. Makes breakfast way easier in the morning and the kids will be happy. Also check your tent for hole...
Weekend MissionsMarch 4, 20262Commented on I'm becoming my father and I'm okay with it
Dude yes. I caught myself saying 'back in my day' to my kids last week and I'm only 38. The dad transformation is real and honestly it's kind of great...
Dad Jokes & MemesMarch 4, 20261