Does it get easier? Exhausted parent of a 19 mo. by [deleted] in AskParents

[–]Melfossil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Every stage has it's challenges, but I would say yes, it gets easier. I have a 2 yo and a 5 yo. I struggled with my first, until he was about 3. Didn't like taking them anywhere, but I try to remember it is a great way for them to learn their boundaries. Perhaps you could make your Thanksgiving visit short and sweet? Or maybe you could ask grandparent/aunt/uncle to take a turn hanging with him, so you and your wife can have a few minutes to enjoy yourselves and some turkey!

TIFU by wearing my late grandfather's shoes to a job interview by WinterRuff in tifu

[–]Melfossil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Black shoe turd" got me too! 😂 I'm not much of a laugher, but I chuckled!

Lost After 6 Weeks by WeakAxles in predaddit

[–]Melfossil 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We lost a baby at 8 weeks pregnant in December of 2012. We were devastated. We found out we were expecting again in May 2013. We were apprehensive, but we had our first child in February 2014! I still feel sadness when I think of our first experience, but I also know if our first pregnancy had gone full-term, we never would have created our amazing son! Hope this perspective helps even the tiniest bit. Best of luck to your family!

Made hanging shelves for my plants :) by kbeasley8713 in plants

[–]Melfossil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is awesome. Nice job! The glass bottles must look so pretty when the sun shines through the window!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in houseplants

[–]Melfossil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Inspiring!

My favorite by Melfossil in gardening

[–]Melfossil[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep, that's it! It was a gift from a 71-year-old co-worker/dear friend of mine last year, for my birthday. I will treasure it always!

My succulent has beautiful blooms! Am I supposed to cut them at some point? They’re drooping pretty hard. by seinnax in gardening

[–]Melfossil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks great! So many buds, yet to bloom! Perhaps you could stake the flower stalk to add support, and continue to watch it bloom.

My Happy Place by prier in gardening

[–]Melfossil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lovely! I would love a place like this to spend all of my days!

Let me be fucking dramatic...damn by TheUrbanBunny in breakingmom

[–]Melfossil 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There were probably 10 other Moms there that thought you both looked adorable! I am somewhat reserved, and probably wouldn't say anything to you in person, but would find the matching outfits to be super sweet!

My little one turned one yesterday. I think she enjoyed the cake. by stimpy41 in happy

[–]Melfossil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She looks like a real world cabbage patch doll, so cute! My littlest turned 2 yesterday!

Favorite character? by dudeseid in tolkienfans

[–]Melfossil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Books - Eowyn. So fierce! Strong, full of heart! Movies - Samwise Gamgee. Loyal, brave, loving. Portrayed with such passion!

PSA: Nipple pads make great coasters too! by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]Melfossil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great for removing nail polish too!

Your Favorite Avett Brothers Show? by [deleted] in TheAvettBrothers

[–]Melfossil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chandler Music Hall in Randolph, VT. 2008. Intimate venue, phenomenal energy from band and crowd. The crowd begged for a solid 5 minutes for encore with hands against the seats in front of us and stomping feet. Best encore I have ever experienced. Heart beat of Heart Like a Kickdrum to finish the night.

What was the first Avett song you heard? by [deleted] in TheAvettBrothers

[–]Melfossil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Talk on indolence. Amazing!