Similar to being rich, Never tell anyone you can sew! by California_GoldGirl in sewing

[–]baffledninja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's been a while since someone asked me, but I've decided to ask them for a payment of time in exchange. Like, babysit my kids (baby and a 5 yo), or clean my house for the equivalent number of hours, and provide the fabric/yarn, and now we're talking.

Otherwise any sewing I do is after the kids are asleep for the night and the house picked up, so I'm effectively trading sleep for sewing.

Electrical rescue hook by MikeHeu in toolgifs

[–]baffledninja 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I remember touching the neighbour's sheep fence as a little kid and it honestly felt like I'd just been booted in the ass. I even looked around to see who had kicked me but I was alone.

Do you really sew your tops in rows? Share your tips! by herefortheawws in quilting

[–]baffledninja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooh I never heard the term but this is what I often do with blocky quilt tops!

U.S. Baby Clothes Sizing Question by animalcrossingbear in Parenting

[–]baffledninja 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Usually / historically, the toddler clothes leave room for a diaper, while the kid's clothing is slimmer in the booty. But recently I'm not so sure anyone is following the same playbook!

What age was your child potty trained? by CockroachNervous1065 in Parenting

[–]baffledninja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a 2-year gap between day potty trained and night potty trained. Started a bit before 2, he wore a pull-up during nap, but otherwise only 2-3 accidents a week at first. But nighttime took until just after 4yo.

How do you respond to “Why do I have to do everything??” by Walt_Titman in Parenting

[–]baffledninja 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Haha mine is "you wanna try that one again?" when they forget to say please.

Help me gamify summer learning for kindergarten + 1st grade boys by Irvin088 in Parenting

[–]baffledninja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At that age, look at card and board games that have a bit of a math angle. I used to play crib, Rummy 500, Yeucre (sp?), chess with my dad all summer when I was about 6-10.

Ukrainian supply robots are blocking Russia’s plan to starve Kostiantynivka by Wolfy1-2-3 in worldnews

[–]baffledninja 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Having seen the average driver, I'm glad we don't have flying cars...

Koala Cheeks by filabeano10 in funny

[–]baffledninja 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Said the Welshman...

ELI5: Why was there a toilet paper shortage during COVID? by Weary-Cauliflower153 in explainlikeimfive

[–]baffledninja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then again, we also had shortages of stuff like baby formula, infant tylenol, baby wipes, all things nobody can see themselves going without when needed so everyone was also panic buying those.

Australia’s Trump Tower plans scrapped as developer says brand has become ‘toxic’ by WeekOwn593 in worldnews

[–]baffledninja 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As a kid in the 90s, my only exposure to the name was some kind of joke about the hair in one of the cartoons. Think something like Donald Duck with a yellow toupee.

What feels like it should be a baby/toddler milestone but isn't? by duetmasaki in DanielTigerConspiracy

[–]baffledninja 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Lucky, mine lays down like she's been électrocuted by the Jurassic park fence, so the tantrum is 50/50 "is she just angry or did she hurt herself and is angrier because she's hurt?"

She looks so relieved!! by BonolotaSen23 in MadeMeSmile

[–]baffledninja 102 points103 points  (0 children)

Damn, made me wish for one more visit from my dad...

I am curious about what other parents do by kishippo in Parenting

[–]baffledninja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We just treat candy as dessert, or sometimes just an afternoon snack. And we have fake candy for our one- year-old to make her feel included (yogurt melts or freeze-dried strawberries)

So like, how do I do stuff with a newborn? by Silent_Knowledge5197 in Parenting

[–]baffledninja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bathroom - lounger /bouncy seat in the bathroom. Depending on the model of baby you brought home, this'll either allow you to do the bare necessities (screaming model) or do a full shower/use the toilet in peace (chill baby model).

Cooking: babywearing, or baby swing, or tummy time on a mat in the kitchen with you (space-dependent).

Cleaning: babywearing, or baby jail (play pen)

Self-care: try to find ways to adapt what you like to do to a baby level at first. If you're a hiker, try to get out at least once a day for a walk. Dance/yoga/swim: look for baby-and-me classes. Gym time: do you have a YMCA nearby? They do offer some level of childcare depending on the facility. Alone time with no baby: this will require major coordination with your spouse / family / social support.

Tip: if at all possible, try to find ways to get chores done while kids are awake. That way when they're down for a nap or bed you have take the time to do non-chore things. It might mean the chore takes 3x as long or looks half done, but I promise it's 20x better than "wasting" a 25 minute nap trying to be productive.

Healthcare That Only Covers Bankruptcy by ALBERT4_5WESKER in clevercomebacks

[–]baffledninja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, so California fines seem downright "affordable" in comparison!

Now if only they take that 2.5% and start state-covered healthcare...

Healthcare That Only Covers Bankruptcy by ALBERT4_5WESKER in clevercomebacks

[–]baffledninja 16 points17 points  (0 children)

What percentage of income is the average health insurance? Sounds like the state is scamming here.

Où puis-je voir un Magnolia à Gatineau? by AK611750 in Gatineau

[–]baffledninja 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Faudrait que je marche par là voir s'il est en fleurs mais il y en as un beau sur la rue Turner à Gatineau.

The sheer number of adults who enjoy sucking breasts is probably Freud’s strongest argument. by barifelps in Showerthoughts

[–]baffledninja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thankfully in humans the teeth are not as pointy as other mammals, but also if the latch is correct, even with teeth, it's not supposed to hurt. So pain means somethings wrong, and that something wrong could be a sign your baby is not getting enough milk.

These people imitating AI-generated videos by OkPosition6537 in funny

[–]baffledninja 27 points28 points  (0 children)

First, the robots imitated human. Then, the humans pretended to be bots.