Marvin T.

Commented on Wife is pregnant with our third and I'm already preparing

Your wife will understand when your three year old laughs at a joke about bananas in pajamas. This is exactly the kind of prep I wish I'd done with my...

Commented on Just got official custody arrangement finalized

18 months of fighting to get here, that's brutal man. The Wednesday plus alternating weeks setup sounds solid though - gives you real consistency with...

Commented on Grill upgrades - thinking about a Traeger

I've heard great things about Traegers for consistency with smoking. With four kids, I don't have much time for grilling myself, but my neighbors swea...

Commented on Why I still wear a watch and iron my shirts

Exactly this. I work from home most days but I still get dressed properly every morning. Sets the tone for the whole day and honestly makes me feel mo...

Commented on Career vs dad life - am I making the right choice

Man, I get it. I turned down a similar offer a few years back because I didn't want to miss the snow days and sled hill time with my three. The money'...

Commented on I'm not the guy I was before kids and I'm okay with it

Three workouts is still solid honestly. I've shifted to weekend cooking projects instead of the gym grind, and it scratches a different itch. Doesn't ...

Commented on Career change from corporate to small business owner, terrified and alive

That terrified and alive feeling is real, man. I left a stable job to chase something that actually made me happy and it was scary as hell. The best p...

Commented on Ex won't stick to pickup schedule

This would drive me up the wall too. The schedule is there for a reason so both of you can plan around it. I'd suggest giving her one more chance to c...

Commented on Leading your family doesn't mean being a dictator

Been there man, had to learn this the hard way. Being the steady hand means your kids trust you, not fear you. That's the real power move.

Commented on How do you talk to kids about faith without forcing it?

My 4-month-old is too young for this stuff obviously, but I'm already thinking about it and this resonates with me. I think the key is letting them as...