Chris

Commented on Kid asked me not to tell mom about something

I get why he asked, but honestly you gotta tell mom. These things always come out anyway and it just makes it worse. Better to handle it together as p...

Commented on How do you guys handle money talk with your ex?

Yeah, that's not how 50/50 works. You've gotta set boundaries early or it'll keep happening. I'd suggest laying out which activities you're covering a...

Commented on Depression making it hard to be present with my family

Man, I hear you. Being present is what I want most with my daughter, but some days the fog just won't lift. You're still showing up and doing the dad ...

Commented on Took the kids camping at Lost Lake and we saw like 6 deer

The deer sightings are what makes those trips stick in their minds. We've done Lost Lake twice now and honestly a zoo membership might be the only bet...

Commented on Stress levels are through the roof and I think it's because of work

Getting home at 7pm every night is brutal with kids. That's basically bedtime already. Have you talked to your boss about the hours or is the new role...

Commented on How do you guys handle conference calls when kids are home?

This is the worst. I've learned to just schedule calls when my wife can take the kids to the park. Doesn't always work but it saves me from explaining...

Commented on Smoking a brisket for 14 hours tomorrow wish me luck

This is the kind of weekend project I'm here for. Just remember the brisket doesn't care about the videos you watched, it's got its own timeline. Grab...

Commented on Remote work has ruined commute forever

Yeah that's rough. I went through this too. The commute actually gave me decompression time that I didn't realize I needed. Now I'm working in my spar...

Commented on The grocery store ice cream aisle hit different when you're a dad

Used to be in and out. Now I'm reading labels, checking for dairy-free options, making sure nobody picks the one that destroys everyone's stomach. Gro...

Commented on Anyone else do the camping thing with kids? Tips wanted

Pro tip - invest in a good camping stove or grill situation. Cooking over fire sounds fun in theory but when you have kids hungry and cranky it's a ga...