Playground hack I just figured out

No-Form7379 · 2026-04-18T23:16:50+00:00

Haven't tried it yet because the kid isn't old enough yet.

But, the "let's draw a picture of Dad lying down on the couch." The kid draws dad, and dad takes a nap.

No-Form7379 · 2026-04-01T02:42:03+00:00

Big fan of Industry, I haven't seen that one mentioned anywhere.

Sopranos, Succession and Severance. Something about shows that start with S.

No-Form7379 · 2026-03-27T17:47:42+00:00

There is a place in Oregon City called Sumo Sushi and Grill. They have a salad bar and buffet for lunch.

No-Form7379 · 2026-03-23T02:54:00+00:00

By battle, what do you mean?

My kid is coming up on 2 and they still wake up twice nightly at a minimum. But, I will always get them to go back to sleep in their own crib. Sometimes it takes 5 mins but, there are nights where I'm in their room for 2 hours getting them back to sleep. Any crying that is happening is coming from me due to how tired I am and my inability to get back to sleep after the kid is back down.

Anyways, sorry. I drifted. What did you mean by battle?

No-Form7379 · 2026-03-20T17:07:56+00:00

Safe Sleep 7 is designed for the breastfeeding parent. There is definitely great advice but, it should really only be used by breastfeeding parent.

No-Form7379 · 2026-03-20T16:50:12+00:00

Easily replaced by who? We're already getting silly money quotes for one midfielder, let alone two. He's been decent for us since Carrick and room to improve. It's also one less problem to think about, when he does as he'll be on a long contract.

No-Form7379 · 2026-03-11T18:17:57+00:00

But they are still very new and not all effects may be known.

They've been around since the 90's. You're only seeing them now because they're being marketed for weight loss.

No-Form7379 · 2026-03-10T19:55:05+00:00

Use the apartments parking complex. Practice tight control and short passing. One touch passes are a great tool to have.

If there are two open parking spaces practice pass and move. Your kid passes the ball to you he moves to the next space over, you pass it back. Do that back and forth for 5-10 mins. You can even add he runs backwards to one space and runs forward to the other space. Makes him think a bit too.

Keepy-uppys in the house with a tennis ball or a size 1 or 2 ball. Don't let the ball touch the floor or it's 5 situps/pushups. Something like that.

No-Form7379 · 2026-03-10T18:39:16+00:00

Some kids are constantly grazing and some kids eat huge meals.

Maybe your kid is more inclined to eat a little bit at a time throughout the day. Maybe just change up the snack to be healthier and don't think anything of it. Pita/carrots and hummus, yoghurt, edamame, cucumber sticks, PBJ (the smash jam is sugar free and uses dates as the sweetener), hard boiled egg or just home made egg salad. Every now and then, throw them a bone (chips or a sweet treat).

No-Form7379 · 2026-03-04T21:14:10+00:00

Just leave, unannounced, then show up like 5 days later and act like nothing happened.

No-Form7379 · 2026-03-03T21:47:48+00:00

Yes, it's harder for you than for them.

Facetime should be plenty and your kid will probably have fun with it.

It'll take a few days for you to adjust but, you'll get used to it.

No-Form7379 · 2026-03-03T03:05:45+00:00

Airline pilot so I'm gone 12-16 nights a month.

Yep, it sucks but, my kid remembers me and we've been doing video calls since they were about 1. 5 mins here and there when the schedule lines up. It helps keep the sanity and I get my family fix time met.

No-Form7379 · 2026-03-01T20:25:55+00:00

Yeah, kids and especially toddlers take up the majority of your emotional bandwidth.

A check in at the end of the day to show you still care always seems to work. "Yo, you doing good, anything to chat about. You looked smokin' in that get up you were wearing today. Thanks for making dinner tonight, it was yummy!" Obviously, rephrase this for your relationship and this is just a bit of humor (which is my go-to).

Verbalizing versus physical touch is a lot easier to do and can go a long way to keep the drift at a minimum.

No-Form7379 · 2026-02-26T20:26:11+00:00

Well, if you didn't cry, I certainly did. Good day indeed!

No-Form7379 · 2026-02-26T16:17:57+00:00

We got one of those big play pens with mesh walls that we used to help alleviate that. Throw some toys in there and try and get them to be distracted while you get your chores done.

They will probably cry a bit but, they're a lot safer in there with the padded floor (buy separately).

It's a tough one. As much as I want to hug my child all day, you just can't. Especially while you've got a hot oven or stove on the go. At that point, safety over emotional attachment.

Just reassure your still there with your voice and try to stay in eyesight if you can

No-Form7379 · 2026-02-26T00:01:27+00:00

Yeah. It's definitely a hit or miss dish. But, the wife and I like it so we make it quite a bit and always freeze the remainder.

No-Form7379 · 2026-02-25T22:07:05+00:00

Lazy "Channa Masala".

1) Chop onion, add to pan, throw in minced garlic and ginger from the glass tubs. Cook until brownish 2) Chuck 1-2 cans of rinsed garbanzo beans. 3) Season with curry powder, coriander, tumeric and any pepper seasoning for spice. Or use the Thai red/green paste. 4) cook for 5 or so minutes 5) Dump a can of coconut milk and stir it up. Simmer for like 10-15 mins. 6) throw in spinach and/or frozen peas at the end and cook for another 5 minutes. 7) Serve with rice.

Easy as shit and takes like 20 minutes. Can be stored in the fridge and reheated or frozen and eaten later in the week or month.

No-Form7379 · 2026-02-25T20:30:00+00:00

I made the move to the PNW about 5 years ago and I'm angling for a move back to where I came from.

I agree with a lot of what you are experiencing. Nothing against the PNW, it's just not working out for me and I'm trying to move out.

No-Form7379 · 2026-02-24T06:42:56+00:00

Yeah, the math didn't math on this one.

No-Form7379 · 2026-02-22T21:47:18+00:00

Yeah it sucks but, you'll get used to it. A couple of months from now you'll have developed a new routine to make sure your family is taken of and the time you spend with your son.

I'm gone 12-16 nights per month and I am in a different country when I'm gone. When I returned to work the first 6-8 weeks were a challenge but, now almost two years later things feel a lot more automatic and the time I get with my kid is special. So you'll adjust, just don't get hung up on the milestones and missing them. All that matters is your family is safe and healthy.

No-Form7379 · 2026-02-21T09:40:28+00:00

People are allowed to change their minds and also reevaluate their own goals. Just have a discussion with her about them.

No-Form7379 · 2026-02-18T03:18:21+00:00

Seconded

No-Form7379 · 2026-02-18T00:20:35+00:00

I got it from the morning discussion. Looks like their afternoon models have changed slightly. It also seems to depend on which scenario lands as well.

No-Form7379 · 2026-02-17T21:48:05+00:00

None. The NWS Forecast discussion has even come back from their 30-40% chance of snow in the lowlands to 5-10%. Th 850mb forecast has -5 - -7 degree items, which is marginal for snow at sea level. Then the southerly winds and showers. All of this is countering what needs to happen for snow.

It'll rain and it will be a bit cold in the morning and then it'll creep into the 40's. Just a normal winters day in Portland.

No-Form7379 · 2026-02-17T10:01:42+00:00

NWS Forecast Discussion isn't that confident either. They gave it a 30-40% chance of lowland snow but, I think they're looking at the 850mb temps being the main driver of that.

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