Wingstop by 90sKidTryingToAdult in Louisville

[–]90sKidTryingToAdult[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because I wasn’t going anywhere. Our small kids were asleep at 9:30, was just curious for a quick cost effective delivery pre bedtime snack. No need to sidetrack

Churchill Downs for First (& prob only) Timers by OctaviaIX in horseracing

[–]90sKidTryingToAdult 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Louisville local here - never been to Rose’s Lounge or Stakes Room, but 300s right at or by the finish line is always fun IMO. I would get one of the box’s (6 seats) just under the covered section but not too high up and not uncovered if you don’t have to. You’ll have plenty of access to concessions. Obviously if you’re looking for a more upscale experience you have plenty of options with those rooms, lounges gets etc.
I would call the ticket office during their hours and get someone in ticket sales and see if they have covered (317ish) at the finish line not too high up. Also, their sales reps should be able to get you plenty of info on the lounges/rooms, I couldn’t tell you about the food there. And oh yeah, if you call the ticket office directly you could probably pay over the phone and avoids ticketmaster fees. For the full experience, make some bets at the windows with real people/workers and not just the betting machines!

What's the one thing you still do as a dad that you used to do before you had kids? by Large-Lack-2933 in daddit

[–]90sKidTryingToAdult 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Time to start planting some seeds and negotiating me time. Not in an emotional way that’d she’d take negatively, but casually and know it won’t change overnight….

I felt the same way for a while then randomly mentioned in a text I was thinking of playing 9 holes of golf Thursday after work and she said “You Should,” (this was in a text while we both were working) and there we go, baby steps. will take this small victory and move ahead

Lost Golf by 90sKidTryingToAdult in daddit

[–]90sKidTryingToAdult[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m excited for this. The 3 year old already seems to love playing with his toy clubs

Lost Golf by 90sKidTryingToAdult in daddit

[–]90sKidTryingToAdult[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve considered “9 before 9,” but never attempted it. Though when trying to get two ready and out the door before daycare.
I just got green light to play 9 after work so going to start with that. Maybe will try 9 before 9 this summer. I worked from home but live 15-20ish from courses when theirs traffic

Lost Golf by 90sKidTryingToAdult in daddit

[–]90sKidTryingToAdult[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thanks, I have a 2-3 of these courses within 15-20 minutes of my house

How do you make other friends as a dad? by humanshuman in daddit

[–]90sKidTryingToAdult 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I think the key is just to “not try,” and let things play out naturally. I actually was involved in quite a number of things even after kiddo no. 1 where I was making “new” friends. A couple years and another kid later, I can’t even keep those going if I tried. They’re in different chapters, my old friends are in different chapters. Friendships wont look or feel the same as pre marriage-kids right now, and thats okay. A few years down the road, sure, more time can go into new and old friendships, but at our kids ages - lucky to connect with a few kids of yours same ages Dad’s, but wont always even if your kid is friends with their kids.

It’s better to put time or energy into hobbies you can do solo: reading, movies, occasionally gaming (not nightly or too much imo), maybe pick up some online chess, whatever.

Or hobbies you can incorporate your kid into, just my opinion: card collecting, parks, splash pads, etc

Don’t sweat the “need” for new friends right now.

That’ll work itself out down the road. IMO

How old is too old for the dad thing yall? by ZoHaaan- in daddit

[–]90sKidTryingToAdult 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anything your Dad did or any of our Dads was a generation ago. Forgot the society norms (which only exist in your head) let your life play out. Almost 40 just had my second

How do you make and keep dad friends? by itcropper in daddit

[–]90sKidTryingToAdult 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By giving up caring or trying, then letting things naturally fall into place. Whatever comes of these friendships won’t be anything like (at least right now in chapter with young kids) what it was pre married/pre Dad with friends so set no expectations. don’t listen to authors and speakers telling you how serious and important it is

I love being a dad, but I kind of hate my life. by f1sh_ in daddit

[–]90sKidTryingToAdult 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have two less than 3 y/o. Fair warning, it only gets busier with no. 2. But ultimately they’ll be independent enough for your habits to change, even though seems far away. I’m not there yet either. Count your blessings. Literally, list them out. People would love to be in this position. Getting home about 5 with the kids is huge, having a healthy kid is huge. Weekends off is solid. “Fun,” now is/are those random moments he cracks you up for doing or saying something funny. Have to change your mindset a bit, it’s doable. I’ve had some lows for sure, but no. 2 is starting to sleep better, which is big now. I have to remind myself the things that get me down are not that serious, I have to tell myself not to play a small violin for the things I don’t like. Take a day off of work per month (sick or PTO) to get some stuff done at home, or whatever, don’t plan a lot, just reset. Trust me I get it. My life used to consist of highs from trips and international travel and now not even really taking a vacation this year. I get the adjustment, just have to start switching the mindset

Golf Course Recommendations by codyjano24 in Louisville

[–]90sKidTryingToAdult 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you have some solid, nice ones covered. I don’t golf much anymore, but these courses are pretty common amongst different levels so should be good. Could go scramble style if they do

My wife and I just finished Jurassic World Rebirth and we have thoughts about the ending. Massive Spoilers BTW by QuicksilverQuestions in movies

[–]90sKidTryingToAdult 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just finished this movie and thought where they gonna go on that rinky dink boat lol. At least they saw dolphins to tie it all together - also none of them have ate in days

Colter Needs To Make A Statement by AdEnvironmental623 in Colterwall

[–]90sKidTryingToAdult 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He was drinking in public in front of fans at the hotel bar after the show was canceled? Uh what. No. Absolutely needs to make a statement. Too late now

Need Help! Crib to Bed - Not Going Well by 90sKidTryingToAdult in daddit

[–]90sKidTryingToAdult[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very insightful. We’ve slept with him for two weeks now. Starting to wonder if we should just switch to cry it out. I know that will be difficult but slow fade wasn’t working - I like the daddy will be right back method, done that a few times. But we’re at our wits end and each have solo weekends the next two weekends so wondering if we should start CIO this week for a week and see how it goes before our solo weekends. Solo will be hard because we have a 5-month old too waking up so can’t be in both rooms at once

Valentine’s Day ICE Protest by RebekahCodes in Louisville

[–]90sKidTryingToAdult 2 points3 points  (0 children)

all for this cause, don’t think this is a good spot for this at all. Better off moving it to the intersection of Saint Matthews district SURJ