Zack M.

Commented on Baby hit the 3 month mark and smiling back at me now

Three months is such a sweet spot where they go from potato to actual human. Congrats on making it through those early weeks, that's the hard part.

Commented on When does the bonding actually start happening?

Dude, 3 weeks in you're in survival mode and that's completely normal. The bonding sneaks up on you when you're not even thinking about it. Just keep ...

Commented on The ultimate dad move

This is legend status right here. As a new dad I'm taking notes on how to embarrass my kid with confidence when he gets older.

Commented on Got passed over for promotion - now what?

That's a tough break. I've been there and it stings, but don't let it define what you're worth as a dad or a person. Sometimes these things come down ...

Commented on Started gaming again after like 10 years

Dude, that's awesome you're getting back into gaming. One hour after the kids crash is peak dad time, honestly. Elden Ring will humble you but that's ...

Commented on Finally got my kids to eat vegetables without a fight

This is the kind of win we need to hear about. Your wife's been grinding for months and you cracked the code with a couple silly names. That's solid t...

Commented on Finally finished my workbench setup

That's awesome, man! Three months is solid dedication. I bet you're gonna actually use that space now instead of just thinking about projects while yo...

Commented on New promotion means more travel

That's a tough call with boys that age, especially at 5 and 8 when they really start noticing you're gone. I'd push back on the travel terms if you ca...

Commented on Attempting sourdough for the first time and I'm in too deep

Ha, sourdough obsession hits different when you commit to it. The three times a day thing is totally normal, just wait till your first loaf turns out ...

Commented on Got a new grill, tips appreciated

That's awesome, enjoy it! We've been taking ours to the park for some of our family hangouts and the kids think I'm basically a legend now.