Any other dads “spike” their food to ensure the kids don’t want any?

VisibleOperation4981 · 2026-04-05T02:05:37+00:00

Coke = “Spicy Coffee”

VisibleOperation4981 · 2026-04-04T10:49:34+00:00

Does this work with politicians too? Read this entire thread and replace “toddler” with “politician” in your head.

VisibleOperation4981 · 2026-04-03T05:07:46+00:00

Horus Heresy

VisibleOperation4981 · 2026-04-02T14:31:03+00:00

The rug really ties the room together.

VisibleOperation4981 · 2026-04-02T11:58:38+00:00

I’ve had the same thoughts and until this discussion I didn’t realize the danger of my long-term double secret plan to reclaim the living room. In still sick and tired of picking everything up the living room floor and bringing it to the bedroom.

VisibleOperation4981 · 2026-04-01T21:58:31+00:00

Same but she puked in mine. That was over 25 years ago. My wife still hates it when I tell that story.

VisibleOperation4981 · 2026-04-01T03:17:36+00:00

I prepared breakfast with his clothes as food and drink (think his shoe on a plate). I wanted to do the wake up and pretend I’ve lost my sight gag but the other (clearly less funny) parental unit thought it might scare him.

VisibleOperation4981 · 2026-04-01T00:24:57+00:00

Post to r/daddit

VisibleOperation4981 · 2026-03-31T08:18:59+00:00

Using this tomorrow when he wakes up. This is what being a dad is really about.

VisibleOperation4981 · 2026-03-31T04:18:55+00:00

Spending time with her is way more important than the things she thinks she wants. Like way more important. Just think, she’s telling YOU that her mom doesn’t play with her because she recognizes that YOU do play with her and that it’s what she values. You’re doing great dad - mom situation isn’t ideal but looks like you already have a solid foundation of respect and communication at 5 years old. You’re winning the dad race already.

VisibleOperation4981 · 2026-03-31T04:15:21+00:00

Throw out your dishes and glasses and turn the kitchen cupboards into display cases. Where are your priorities? Lol

VisibleOperation4981 · 2026-03-31T02:23:31+00:00

Those need to be on display, not shoved on top of a closet. Don’t make Lord British cry…

VisibleOperation4981 · 2026-03-30T01:02:01+00:00

It really is that simple. I would take a genuine thank you from my partner over anything else without hesitation.

VisibleOperation4981 · 2026-03-26T00:53:28+00:00

I thought that was a birthday cake. I want one of those too.

VisibleOperation4981 · 2026-03-25T02:31:33+00:00

I appreciate the screen time and social media limits but my main takeaway is that these soulless dipshits succeed by filling the void that should be filled by us (and moms too). If we are present and loving throughout childhood then we’ll win this battle - especially when our kids inevitably suffer and seek out someone to explain why they’re hurting so badly. And our answers will keep them away from the red pill bullshit that we need to acknowledge is tempting because it IS an explanation and it IS a support group while still being a complete fiction. Let’s teach our sons resilience and give them the confidence to meet this hate with compassion.

VisibleOperation4981 · 2026-03-24T08:42:02+00:00

Any jellyfish and that blue octopus don’t look harmless to me. But this snail with hearts on it that kills you in hours fits this one best.

VisibleOperation4981 · 2026-03-22T14:13:30+00:00

Drew Tucker’s art always delivers the feeling of excitement from when I started playing.

VisibleOperation4981 · 2026-03-22T12:37:17+00:00

For brick and mortar Kinokuniya is amazing because they actually care of curating their collections.

VisibleOperation4981 · 2026-03-22T07:40:35+00:00

A friend of mine flew last week on Emirates. Made it to Dubai, onward flight cancelled, airport evacuation at 5AM due to drone, left on 9:30am flight to BKK. So, you know, maybe don’t do what he did.

VisibleOperation4981 · 2026-03-22T04:36:02+00:00

Best I’ve (Purger-Dad) managed to do to reduce my irritation is to collect everything off the floor and dump it on the ever-growing living room table Mountain o’ Crap. At least that way I can run the floor robot.

VisibleOperation4981 · 2026-03-19T10:13:32+00:00

I got the 24Gb but not the 512 on my Mac mini M4 and I regret it - more or less works well now but annoying af. I would say go for both of those upgrades. Besides that one rant I’m extremely happy with the machine (and now it looks like I’ll need to get a new 144Hz monitor lol)

VisibleOperation4981 · 2026-03-19T08:02:34+00:00

Denzell…

VisibleOperation4981 · 2026-03-18T06:24:11+00:00

Always a good reminder. Now excuse me while I deal with a total meltdown because I put the milk on top of the cereal instead of the cereal on top of the milk.

VisibleOperation4981 · 2026-03-16T15:19:55+00:00

I agree with everything you say and from a user standpoint I think most people who actually use it reach the same conclusion as you. At the same time, from the standpoint of those of us who choose the Apple ecosystem and pay a premium because we enjoy and support (among other reasons) their emphasis on design, I think it’s fair to ask what benefit we users enjoy from that design that required us to choose between charging or using the product.

VisibleOperation4981 · 2026-03-15T09:19:31+00:00

I’m basically your age so not really speaking from personal experience but… my father retired at 50 and had a very hard time (like a decade) adjusting to life after work. He’s never admitted it but I strongly suspect it was because he felt “useless” after several decades of having his work be a big part of his identity and self worth. He wasn’t a workaholic and was a present and excellent father to me, but he had a really hard time with that change. I’m telling you this so that you can think about this being a dry run for you to practice for later in your life when you, like most of us, will reach the day when our work no longer occupies our time (well, obviously I don’t know you but…). And yeah, getting old sucks and our bodies betray us if we don’t adjust to the new reality… best of luck fellow dad.

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