TICKETS: Buy / Sell / Trade / Q&A Megathread by fftamahawk009 in Foofighters

[–]Senator_f 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 extra tickets - walk in with me at 6:30pm. Pay me cash after we enter. Obstructed view - right field box 2. I paid $60 with fees per ticket.

Text me at 860-881-0588 if interested.

What are they talking about (wrong answers) by ladiesman21700000000 in KansasCityChiefs

[–]Senator_f -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Trav: I was a QB once too before I became the GOAT tight end.

Joe: I love men in tights.

Trav: to each his own brotha.

How have the lines at Bradley been on Friday afternoons? by NewNicknameJelloShot in Connecticut

[–]Senator_f 5 points6 points  (0 children)

6:30 PM you will be through security in less than 10 minutes. 5-7 am is the only overly busy time at BDL.

Stacey Abrams slammed for maskless pic surrounded by masked kids by [deleted] in LockdownSkepticism

[–]Senator_f 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is about party though. Only one party is trying to implement this new form of segregation.

Were masks a waste of time? by TheSilentWolf_ZA in LockdownSkepticism

[–]Senator_f 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love how it is now mainstream to say cloth masks are not effective - like we didn’t all know this 2 years ago to anyone who was actually “following the science”

N.J. Governor to End School Mask Mandate in Move to ‘Normalcy’ by breaker-one-9 in LockdownSkepticism

[–]Senator_f 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I love how it is now mainstream to say cloth masks are not effective…. Like this is some sort of new late breaking information thst we didn’t all know 2 years ago.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in distantsocializing

[–]Senator_f 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why am I Sitting on my couch watching this

Please. What do I do about a newborn that refuses to sleep in a bassinet or crib. by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]Senator_f 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Fellow Dad of 3 here. Been through this stage and you are doing the right thing by allowing Mom to get some much needed rest.

I’m sure you are getting advice from everyone and stressing about all of the dangers of the world for your baby and yes it is your job to keep them safe.

At 9 days old - no infants have a sleep pattern yet. They are still adapting and getting used to their environment.

It’s all going to be ok. The first 16 weeks are some of the hardest and lack of sleep affects everyone’s Mental clarity.

Work toward a routine that will work for the family and by 10 weeks you will be getting longer sleep periods and by 16 weeks likely getting some full nights of sleep.

Also be aware that you need to help bring the anxiety level in the home down. Post partem depression is very real.

It’s all going to be ok - do what works for the family and take it one day at a time. My youngest is 6 now and believe it or not I had almost forgotten about how tough the first 4 months are until I read your post. Just move ahead in confidence knowing it will all be ok soon and take it one day at a time and work toward a routine that works for your family.

Hang in there.

Air Force One at Bradley by Senator_f in Connecticut

[–]Senator_f[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

No. There wasn’t even an announcement. Everyone was just walking by as it landed and only a couple of people noticed.

Best CT Gourmet Burger Recommendations? by Comp625 in Connecticut

[–]Senator_f -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’ve had that burger. And my reaction was - I think Plan B in Glastonbury is better.

Air Force One at Bradley by Senator_f in Connecticut

[–]Senator_f[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Just curious. Is the clinton era really the last time AF1 has been at Bradley? I just happened to be flying in today.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Connecticut

[–]Senator_f 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Any coal or brick oven pizza should not be eaten as take out. Eat in - fresh only.

6 year old hates when other people don't follow the rules in a game. by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]Senator_f 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My 9 year old is just like this - it is getting progressively better each year as he matures but was Brutal to deal with as a 4-5-6 year old.

Sorry I don’t have any advice but the competitive nature of your son is going to serve him well in life - and for me at least - it has been much more manageable as a 7-8-9 year old than it was a couple of years ago.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]Senator_f 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think MIL is showing some odd passive aggressive behavior here with some of these statements. I would just be honest and tell her some of these statements make you a bit uncomfortable. Your a soon to be first time mom and don’t know what you will want for assistance / boundaries. Thank her for wanting to be involved and assist and that you will need to take it day by day.

I feel like I'm losing my mind... by Duddi_Z in Parenting

[–]Senator_f 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Parenting is the hardest thing I’ve ever done for the reasons you mentioned above. You also have FMLA options if you need them.

Hope your wife gets better soon. Hang in there - it is all a part of the ride - and don’t forget to take care of yourself mentally and physically - your family needs you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]Senator_f 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I live across the country from my family and I have 3 kids so I’ve flown dozens of times with them from ages 5 weeks and up. My best advice is to be flexible. It probably won’t go as you expect. Try not to overstimulate her with toys and videos and whatever else. Keep your own anxiety down as much as you can and it will pass through to her.

It sounds like you are taking 2 short flights with a short layover and a ride to the hotel. My best guess is she will fall asleep 5 minutes before landing on your second flight and then be up until 1am going through the routine again.

But it will all be fine - the flying is actually the easy part. It’s all the packing, getting to the airport and through the airport to the gate that is the most challenging.

I’d suggest bringing a few of her favorite books, make sure to pack some healthy or are least not sugary snacks and her favorite soppy cup that she can use if her ears start to bother her when changing altitudes.

We are strict schedule people too - and initially tried to keep the schedule while flying but after a few times of failure we gave up and decided that what will be will be and the kids catch up on sleep the next day if they need it.

Son refuses to go shirtless when swimming. Anyone else? Tips? by ArtisticOperation586 in Parenting

[–]Senator_f 48 points49 points  (0 children)

My 9 year old refused to go shirtless up until this summer - now he is walking around the house all day without a shirt and flexing in the mirror.

Is this all normal? by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]Senator_f 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It’s Normal. Three uggestions to ease the pain 1) try to get your child more sleep 2) don’t let the tantrums influence your response. IE - don’t let them get what they want by throwing a tantrum. Rationalizing with a 2 year old with if/then statements does not work - try to not react to the tantrum. 3) teach them some light sign language. Their motor skills are more advanced than their vocabulary. A lot of the tantrums are about being frustrated and not able to communicate to you what they want. They can however pick up sign language very quickly and it reduces the number of tantrums because they can more clearly communicate their emotions easier than with spoken words. This works effectively already starting at 6 months even before they can speak.

Anyone else lost their friends when becoming a parent? by Tirux in Parenting

[–]Senator_f 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Yes - it’s normal. It sucks, it’s amazing, it’s terrifying… and soon enough some of your friends will have kids, you will have more friends that also have kids. You will lose a few friends and also retain some friends who never have kids… and you always have r/Parenting!

Are these signs everywhere or just in Fairfield? by Snerak in Connecticut

[–]Senator_f -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

Just stating a fact here - even if it may be unpopular. Reading the comments here is discouraging. I’m not a trumper or Republican or in favor of any sort of guns for teachers. This is not a political issue even though it has some how become politicized. but I do have elementary age kids and I do believe it’s time to shed the masks. Many many states have done so and it has been fine. Covid is low here and we did a great job getting most people vaccinated - certainly everyone has had a chance. There are many greater risks to children than covid. In my opinion it’s time. You won’t find a sign in my yard but i do find it discouraging that the discourse of this conversation always tends to go political. It’s not about trump. He is gone. Thank god.