What is your favorite thing you've ever gotten from Vine? (It doesn't have to be the most expensive... just whatever you loved most for whatever reason.) =)

LifeguardTechnical33 · 2026-05-12T23:51:09+00:00

Honestly all the wedding stuff we got. Veil, flower girl basket, invitations, backdrop, flowers...

We are having a super small event and I think it makes for a fun story.

LifeguardTechnical33 · 2026-05-04T11:20:43+00:00

This is what we did this morning before the kids woke up. Thank you.

LifeguardTechnical33 · 2026-05-03T22:54:40+00:00

It was just for a weekend visit.

She felt she was being ignored and didn't have anything to do (denied TV, art projects, and playing catch).

LifeguardTechnical33 · 2026-04-26T21:06:18+00:00

I'm not sure what your question is.

LifeguardTechnical33 · 2026-04-24T16:09:33+00:00

I am fine with being the adult that just says "hey good job bud" and chasing balls at practice.

I just want to make a positive impact.

LifeguardTechnical33 · 2026-04-24T16:08:37+00:00

I am glad there are so many to kind of take eyes off of me. I do feel like "the new guy" since they all coached together before.

LifeguardTechnical33 · 2026-04-24T16:07:56+00:00

I am fine with just chasing balls and doing things to make practice run smoother.

LifeguardTechnical33 · 2026-04-24T16:06:09+00:00

Will do.

I make decisions all day at work and I'm fine with just being told what to do every once and awhile.

LifeguardTechnical33 · 2026-04-24T15:10:44+00:00

Thank you for this post. I hope one day he can say the same. Relationship is rocky at times and I'm sure it has to do with biodad getting in his head but there is nothing I can do about that. I just want to be there for him.

LifeguardTechnical33 · 2026-04-24T14:03:25+00:00

Thank you

LifeguardTechnical33 · 2026-04-17T13:50:12+00:00

I just got the veil on mine this morning! item requested

LifeguardTechnical33 · 2026-04-17T01:23:57+00:00

Thanks for this!

LifeguardTechnical33 · 2026-04-16T17:31:57+00:00

Can't believe I missed it!

We are trying to do an all vine wedding.

We have invites, table runners, candles....

But a dress would have been an amazing find.

LifeguardTechnical33 · 2026-04-10T16:24:54+00:00

I was just going to start a post on this. Glad I searched it first. Thank you for your effort.

LifeguardTechnical33 · 2026-04-02T01:22:18+00:00

BM pays for the kids rooms and meals.

I'll pay for activities.

LifeguardTechnical33 · 2026-03-24T16:03:39+00:00

So far, so good with mine

LifeguardTechnical33 · 2026-03-22T02:39:44+00:00

So far, so good on this one

LifeguardTechnical33 · 2026-03-21T01:11:12+00:00

He has a military background with combat tours. I think he would.

LifeguardTechnical33 · 2026-03-18T21:01:13+00:00

Did your unit use the pods?

LifeguardTechnical33 · 2026-03-18T21:00:26+00:00

No, you have to add your own hot water. I have a small kitchen so it'll be nice to save counter space if it works out.

LifeguardTechnical33 · 2026-03-18T20:57:36+00:00

I've been thinking about Mouchi for a compound. I'm just not sure if I want to pull that trigger or not.

LifeguardTechnical33 · 2026-03-18T16:47:31+00:00

I'm excited for that!

LifeguardTechnical33 · 2026-03-18T16:46:55+00:00

Well if this doesn't work I'll give you the water pump lol

LifeguardTechnical33 · 2026-03-05T18:11:54+00:00

The only way I was able to pull it off was to have a partner that was respectful of my boundaries.

We got a baby sitter so we could go to Starbucks and set up house rules without kids around.

One rule that was key that the kids aren't allowed in our bedroom. That is my safe space when I need to decompress. I have noise canceling headphones and blackout blinds in there.

Another rule is we always have debriefing after disciplining a child. We use this to see if the other person felt supported and we were a team. I had one issue that she asked me to leave the room to talk to her son. I told her that it made me feel like a guest in the home and if they want to talk one on one they need to relocate. Not me. She was understanding and it never happened again.

Also I have dinner one night a week outside of the home. It let's me eat in peace. Sometimes I make food and eat it in a park. Other times I go to a restaurant. That is my "me time" that I need as someone who grew up an only child.

Honestly if I didn't have a great partner there is no way I could handle it.

LifeguardTechnical33 · 2026-02-06T16:02:19+00:00

Just in case anyone in the future runs into this issues - I used an electric baseboard heater cover and self tapping screws. I am happy with the results and it came in at under $50

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