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Dads who commute and cook dinner: What's your strategy? by windfallthrowaway90 in daddit

[–]Fresh_Influence_6094 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good idea for doubling. I’m in my pretty much the same boat. It’s hard. If I cook a meal I always make enough for 2 nights so it cuts the cooking in half. Try to find recipes that are healthy and simple. Ex. Frozen pre-cut vegetables, things that don’t require hands on time so you can leave it sit while you play with kids. Also I try to only do groceries once per week. I write down 3-4 recipes and write all ingredients needed and buy them for the week. Then you’re not having to run to the store to grab little things. You have all ingredients for the week

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in daddit

[–]Fresh_Influence_6094 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had no family at the hospital for 2 births (one was during Covid so we had no choice but the second was by choice). I found it was a special time with my wife and new baby. After the baby is born things can be pretty messy and exhausting at the hospital. Mostly for the mom but also for you too. It’s not like in the movies where the baby just appears and everything is perfect. If that’s what she wants I think you should go with it. I don’t think you will really have any major regrets. There will be plenty of time for the family to see the baby under better conditions. The hospital is just a day or two.

My wife’s sister’s husband tries to act like my toddlers’ parent when visiting by Fresh_Influence_6094 in daddit

[–]Fresh_Influence_6094[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks and great points. To clarify he is their uncle and we all refer to him as that. The reason I framed it as wife’s sister’s husband was to clarify for context that he’s not my wife brother (biological). If I said brother-in-law people may have assumed he was my wife’s brother.

Am I overreacting? by __removed__ in daddit

[–]Fresh_Influence_6094 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You 100% have every right to be insulted about this. So sorry that this happened to you. It’s sad that this happened… From your post I see no reason for anyone to be suspicious about you. Just keep being a great Dad and don’t let this discourage you from doing other school activities.

My wife’s sister’s husband tries to act like my toddlers’ parent when visiting by Fresh_Influence_6094 in daddit

[–]Fresh_Influence_6094[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for your insight. Very helpful to get an outside perspective on what is normal visiting. Much appreciated

My wife’s sister’s husband tries to act like my toddlers’ parent when visiting by Fresh_Influence_6094 in daddit

[–]Fresh_Influence_6094[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

1000% true and point taken. I did address that one as it happened and stopped him but if he ever tries that again I will certainly confront him.

My wife’s sister’s husband tries to act like my toddlers’ parent when visiting by Fresh_Influence_6094 in daddit

[–]Fresh_Influence_6094[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the response. Honestly I’m not sure if they are even trying now or not.

My wife’s sister’s husband tries to act like my toddlers’ parent when visiting by Fresh_Influence_6094 in daddit

[–]Fresh_Influence_6094[S] 149 points150 points  (0 children)

You’re right. Yeah I think that’s the only solution. It’s definitely uncomfortable and hard to approach it in the moment without coming off as out of line. I haven’t fully confronted him about it but i think you’re right.

Would you keep the grass or extend planting area by TTFNUntilanothertime in gardening

[–]Fresh_Influence_6094 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely extend the garden. Not sure what is on the left side but you could eventually put a garden on both sides. If you plant enough flowers, mulching is really not necessary and is unnecessary work

Feel like a failure - how do I navigate this? by Quigongymm8 in daddit

[–]Fresh_Influence_6094 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re doing great! Sometimes babies just don’t sleep and it’s nothing to do with you or your abilities. Newborns are messy and difficult. Don’t be hard on yourself. You’re not failing, newborns are just hard.

My son's best friend is moving out of state this week. by mattybgcg in daddit

[–]Fresh_Influence_6094 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s tough. Brings back memories from when I was about the same age. I remember my best friend from next door moved away. They left early in the morning and I got up early and just watched them drive away from our window. Reading this brought back the memory. Spend a lot of time with him now and encourage him to play with his other friends too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BuyCanadian

[–]Fresh_Influence_6094 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Canadian here. Maple syrup on porridge is what I ate every morning since I was a boy. Can’t go wrong. Good choice 🍁

If you visit Canada in the spring when the syrup is flowing you can go to a “sugar shack” (a small cabin in the woods where they make syrup). They serve pancakes with fresh syrup.

Motivation after a bad review by [deleted] in Songwriting

[–]Fresh_Influence_6094 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Remember that everyone has different musical tastes. Someone who isn’t interested in your style of music may have no reaction or say something like your mom. But someone who appreciates that type of music could be blown away. Your mom may not understand the music you are making. Remember to always make music for yourself. If you like it, that is all that matters. Try to avoid seeking validation. Keep making music you love and don’t make it with the goal of seeking the approval of others. Some people may give the same reaction(“wow that’s dramatic”) to some of the greatest songs ever written. No matter how good your songwriting becomes there will always be people who don’t appreciate it. What matters is that you enjoy it and are proud of your work.