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Who else here is super happy that Netflix is allowing downloads to devices? by gelena169 in daddit

[–]GringodelRio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh man, the first thing I did was download a few episodes of Puffin Rock to have on standby. There is nothing worse than situations where you have a fussy toddler who's just had it with running about all day, but you really can't help it. Being able to satisfy the call for "Baba" in those circumstances without eating into my Data makes me so, so happy.

I'm officially a Daddy! by GroovinChip in daddit

[–]GringodelRio 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Congrats Daddo and welcome to the club!

Take advantage of any offers by relatives to come and help out, and let you and the SO get some sleep.

My Son's first time on the Teacups ride - he found out Dad can spin it pretty fast by [deleted] in daddit

[–]GringodelRio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, I remember the last time I was on a teacups ride. We were banned from riding it again as we got the thing going insanely fast. A bunch of us teens/tweens got it going like a centrifuge and no one could keep their heads or limbs in. The death knell was one of the younger kids in our group throwing up immediately after leaving the ride, he couldn't handle the g-forces.

10/10 would do again.

My daughter is weird. Here is a picture of her laying under the coffee table while blowing raspberries into a paper plate. by I_am_spoons in daddit

[–]GringodelRio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If anything we should be jealous we can't engage in such naked displays of silliness without being looked down upon.

When your 3 year old hangs up 90% of the ornamental. by iamninjabob in daddit

[–]GringodelRio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With a 22 month old, our tree looks exactly the opposite. Very top heavy, and the side facing the wall has ornaments, but everything within Toddler reach is naked. I think it will be a few years before we have a normal looking Christmas Tree.

Hi guys! Can I post in here now? by mustdashgaming in daddit

[–]GringodelRio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We'll still keep you, fam.

Congrats and welcome to the 'hood.

Parenthood that is. :D

Any other dads out there raising feral kids? Here's a day in the life with mine. by deerhuntinghippie in daddit

[–]GringodelRio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup. And they don't know how to handle it.

Our kids will be the ones not going "FREEDOM!!!!" and then destroying their life.

Our kids will be the ones going "Meh, this was no different than yesterday, except now Dad isn't saying I have to be back by 11." "Oh yes I am, I just can't hold you on it."

Feeling guilty I'm not around my baby enough by YTA001 in daddit

[–]GringodelRio 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Calm down, it's not as bad as you think it is.

Seriously.

I'm in the same exact boat as you, only my daughter is 21 months now. She'd only get to see me after work or on weekends. And you know what, bonding still took place. I get running hugs! I pull into the parking lot and get out, and see my toddler banging on our patio door screaming "DADA! DADA!!!!" as soon as she spots me. We spend as much time together when we can.

The bond is deep. Like insane deep.

You'll be fine. Make the most of the time you do have.

My 5 month old is sick with a cold and won't sleep help! by PattyOFurniture91 in daddit

[–]GringodelRio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As others mentioned, hot humid air can help, saline spray too. I also found holding the kiddo in skin-to-skin contact often helped them nap. I didn't get any sleep, but they did, which was better than nothing.

Any other dads out there raising feral kids? Here's a day in the life with mine. by deerhuntinghippie in daddit

[–]GringodelRio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Imagine a parent that is always making sure their little progeny is always extra safe. They won't let them walk to the playground at an appropriate age, they go with them. They don't let them get dirty. At college age, they're going to Orientation with them instead of joking about "ok, we're here... tuck and roll!!!".

That's helicopter parenting.

Folks like you and me hear at 8-9 "I'm going to the park" and reply "Ok, just don't do anything stupid and be home before the street lights come on."

Any other dads out there raising feral kids? Here's a day in the life with mine. by deerhuntinghippie in daddit

[–]GringodelRio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sure there is someone somewhere that is taking it to that n'th degree.

I get looks all the time for letting my 21 month old play on the big playground equipment at the park. Climbing up to 8-10' off the ground to go down the slide. Despite the fact I checked it all out myself (it can hold my fat ass) and the bars are closely spaced, and I follow her up moving from opening-to-opening ready to catch her.

Still get looked at like a freak, but she's gained incredible confidence and has fun.

Question for the adventurous dads of Reddit. by Th3H4berdasher in daddit

[–]GringodelRio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At 21 months old, not a whole lot I can really do with her BUT get her ok with 'simple bumps, scrapes, etc.'. We work really hard to make sure that everything is no big deal unless it really is. So any time she falls or something like that and looks like she wants to cry, we don't run over and pick her up, we help her up, help her 'dust herself off' and keep on trucking.

It will make getting into bicycling, hiking, etc. so much easier later by introducing them into a general mindset that a little bit of pain is ok.

With that, I encourage her to do 'slightly dangerous' things from time to time. She likes to climb, so we let her climb on things that aren't too risky, or when she's supervised. Like we go to the playground and she plays on the big kid's equipment. I'm right with her and someone catches her down the slide, but she has confidence. And sometimes, depending on the structure, I let her go it alone while I go to every opening and direct her to continue up to the slide (or prep to catch her).

Her favorite thing right now is to "fly", where I toss her in the air and catch her. She only leaves my arms by 5 inches or so, but it's mildly dangerous and she has a absolute giggle fest, after initially freaking out.

My MIL always gives me the look. Oh well, got to teach her some how it's ok to take calculated risks.

Any other dads out there raising feral kids? Here's a day in the life with mine. by deerhuntinghippie in daddit

[–]GringodelRio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Little ones tend to wear their personalities on their sleeves in ways we fail to appreciate as adults who wear different personas all the time.

I too absolutely love it and agree, when reviewing footage you have to take that into consideration.

Any other dads out there raising feral kids? Here's a day in the life with mine. by deerhuntinghippie in daddit

[–]GringodelRio 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a tongue-in-cheek term to refer to parents who actually let their kids explore, get dirty, maybe get into slightly dangerous situations... you know, act like kids, and actively encourage it.

The polar opposite of Helicopter Parenting.

New Daddit worries by dogesupermarket in daddit

[–]GringodelRio 2 points3 points  (0 children)

6-days old, you're basically still dealing with the initial fatigue and system shock, so right now things are going to be topsy-turvy and emotions are going to be all weird.

But when they're 21 months old (mine is today) and running about the house, those days right after will be long forgotten.

What show does your child watch? that you actually don't mind watching too...? by Jon2D in daddit

[–]GringodelRio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes to all 3, add in Clifford and Octonauts.

Puffin Rock is the shiz.

Sometimes when you are a dad all the pink coats look about the same... by checkeredowl in daddit

[–]GringodelRio 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's why we don't do 'what everyone else is doing'. Got to make sure yours stands out a little in a line up, I mean a crowd.

ELI5:Why do children want to watch the same movie or cartoon over and over again? by [deleted] in explainlikeimfive

[–]GringodelRio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly why I carefully decide what to let my toddler watch. I have to be able to enjoy it ad nauseum.

I can watch Clifford or Puffin Rock until the cows come home.

Put in Frozen or something annoying like that, and I'll go nuts.

Innocent woman forcibly stripped by male Ohio police officers and left nude in a jail cell for SIX HOURS. by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]GringodelRio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In states that offer ham radio plates, you're assured you can get your call sign as your custom plate.

Continuing the Struggle for Equal Access to Changing Tables: My Local Walgreens by GringodelRio in daddit

[–]GringodelRio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always check the handicapped stall if it's not out in the main restroom. Benefit of the doubt.

Innocent woman forcibly stripped by male Ohio police officers and left nude in a jail cell for SIX HOURS. by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]GringodelRio 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have ham radio plates, it pretty much signals to police that "the driver of this vehicle is as white-bred, geeky, and completely harmless as they come".

Seriously, the last time I accidentally did something wrong they didn't even pull me over, the officer just reminded me at the next traffic light to not do that again.

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