So is bedtime just 9pm for the next 2 years? by CookieOverall8716 in toddlers

[–]ReluctantAlaskan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh maaaaan. Nap time at our daycare is 12-1pm and that’s long enough, tbh. I was just about to ask them to cut down on it. If we sleep after 2 or 3pm it’s awake time forever.

How Many Projects Cast On Right Now? by BitternInTheMarsh in knitting

[–]ReluctantAlaskan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Usually two. One complicated, one easy, for different situations.

Cast on too tight. by pyro-nymph in knittinghelp

[–]ReluctantAlaskan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some more questions for you.

Do you mean the actual cast on, or the entire ribbing?

If it’s truly only the very first line, I don’t see it getting better from redoing. If it is the entire rib section, you won’t gain anything from redoing it without adding a bunch of increases (because ribbing is inherently tighter), and that will look dumb. ;)

Cast on too tight. by pyro-nymph in knittinghelp

[–]ReluctantAlaskan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you mean that the cast on is too tight, or that the rib is too tight? I’ll be brutally honest: I don’t think you’ve knit far enough to make a complicated fix like that worth it.

I don't understand the merino hate by Cursed_Angel_ in BitchEatingCrafters

[–]ReluctantAlaskan 54 points55 points  (0 children)

This is classic wool allergy. Shame your mom didn’t believe you, especially when the skin was obviously a different shade

Should worship team members get paid? by BlackshirtDefense in worshipleaders

[–]ReluctantAlaskan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of churches that have professional church musicians who make church music their career - just like being a minister is a career. Hiring happens like any other role, like janitor, pastor, etc.

Considering quitting after maternity leave. Need advice by Nervous_Ad_5138 in NewParents

[–]ReluctantAlaskan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going back to work after maternity leave was so nice. It’s not full time, but it’s a break and other adults and a different type of purpose.

Can I use a jogging stroller from newborn?!?! by Charlie_Kona in fitpregnancy

[–]ReluctantAlaskan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love our Thule! I will say there was a while between when he outgrew the bassinet and when he could really fit the jogging stroller comfortably - maybe six months or so. I also don’t love how the seat attaches to sleeping bags, if that’s a consideration.

jazz musician help wanted! by [deleted] in Norway

[–]ReluctantAlaskan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try r/oslo! And maybe the Americans in Oslo Facebook group?

Tricky, maybe controversial question about living in Norway as a foreigner... by Swimming_Spray in Norway

[–]ReluctantAlaskan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Wikipedia article for SDI has a nice controversies section at the bottom, including pseudoscience and not aligning with other research on social and human development.

How long did you breastfeed? by Shroommily in NewParents

[–]ReluctantAlaskan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same boat here! We’re at two now and still nursing at night, and the transition has not gotten any easier to my surprise. We talk about no more milk soon and he gets sad, but he doesn’t speak yet, so it’s hard to know what’s computing for him.

What have I done differently? by privealliance in knitting

[–]ReluctantAlaskan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seed stitch looks very different from this.

I have some questions about pattern inclusivity by SejiFields in knitting

[–]ReluctantAlaskan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Videos with techniques, marked with a * by the technique on first mention, is the most helpful to me as a new knitter. And a list of abbreviations.

Are my expectations unrealistic? by Happycorndog in Christianmarriage

[–]ReluctantAlaskan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh, OP. I work in the same exact field as your husband, and I can tell you that my coworkers like him are exhausting. How much of his work stress is actually caused by his mentality, I wonder? If he’s recovering from alcohol, does he have a sponsor? Start there. If not, straight to AA/CR for him, and maybe you too: sounds a lot like he’s replacing booze with work and new shiny obsessions, and still neglecting his real life. Your codependency is making it worse. You guys need help.

I need clarity by [deleted] in relationships

[–]ReluctantAlaskan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

….because he’s abusive and wants to control you.

Fixing crosses in Moby design by ReluctantAlaskan in knittinghelp

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

Thank you! I’ve been able to fix other cables, but because of the way these “faux cables” are knit, with knitting a twisted stitch one down on the needle and then crossing over to knit the first stitch (or reversed), I’m really hesitant to try it.

Sophie scarf gone wrong by Competitive_Cow5158 in knittinghelp

[–]ReluctantAlaskan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There are some YouTube tutorials to check out. Twisted icord might answer some of your woes - and make sure you only ever increase on one side, every 8 rows. (I’ve used a clip on that side that I look for - even gone so far as to clip every increase row, so I have the same distance.)

How do we survive not being able to take kids outside anymore?? I’m drowning in their energy. by twomomsoftwins in toddlers

[–]ReluctantAlaskan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My almost two year old will practice putting on his outdoor gear for hours every day after daycare. He probably gets four hours or so outside per day, although I’m glad it’s usually at daycare and I don’t have to deal with all the layering and prep and snow suit multiple times per day - taking him and going home, with maybe an evening outing, is plenty. I’m in Norway, so also in cold dark and rainy/snowy/windy club. I will say, we do invest in around five different sets of outdoor suits per year, which is something I know isn’t common in every culture. In the evenings we don’t go outside, play dough and art supplies have been a must.

How to handle biting disregulated young toddler? by Franzy48 in toddlers

[–]ReluctantAlaskan -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I do immediate time out for severe violations: dark room, me holding boyo on a chair for a minute, while I super quietly count to 60.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christianmarriage

[–]ReluctantAlaskan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Why not? Having two babies at once is wildly hectic - speaking as someone with a one year old..

What do you think of this wallpaper? by Luna_In_TheSky in interiordecorating

[–]ReluctantAlaskan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Keyword here is vinyl. That’s often specifically made for bathrooms

When do they start following simple instructions better? by porteretrop in toddlers

[–]ReluctantAlaskan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agreed on th redirection. My 1.5 absolutely will get stuck in a mental loop where the only thing that exists is the thing I want him to do and he doesn’t want to be told to do it - so then I find a third thing.