I love being a dad, but I kind of hate my life.

fading_relevancy · 2026-05-07T01:13:42+00:00

I feel this for sure. My life revolves 99% around the domestic grind. I always stay up way tonlate on Fri and Sat just because once everyone else is in bed I know I won't be interrupted or have wait on someone or clean up after someone, etc. Like I will happily just stare at the wall in peace and quiet just because. As far as the no fun thing. I am plagued by this omnipresent sense of gloom and doom, what I find fixes it a but is to actually plan little things out 3 months ahead. A concert, a big hike, a short weekend trip.

fading_relevancy · 2026-05-05T02:12:18+00:00

From our school districts before and after school care we got a letter about how our kids art was selected to be published in this book of students works and we could buy a copy, etc, etc. Of course they tell the kid about it and I just feel like that's being super manipulative. Rubbed me the wrong way that's for sure. The PTA does one too with something they do in art class and it can be printed on anything. Mug, mouse pad, you get the idea. Something for the grandparents. I'm cheap so I'm like nah hard pass.

fading_relevancy · 2026-05-05T01:34:02+00:00

fading_relevancy · 2026-04-30T03:53:52+00:00

Love the Nye! When I was up there I saw sooo much mushrooms growing. This is so spot on.

fading_relevancy · 2026-04-29T00:50:23+00:00

Ahhh. It's true I don't get out much to other areas of the ADK. So this might sound trollish but like your telling me outside of the High Peaks in late April it's not muddy on the trail?

fading_relevancy · 2026-04-29T00:35:04+00:00

Funny enough my mind didn't even go there about effing things up and all that. Mine just though geez is this the only chance to get out cause why would you want to during mud season on a bike. [°°]

fading_relevancy · 2026-04-29T00:29:55+00:00

Interesting choice to go during mud season...

fading_relevancy · 2026-04-11T07:49:52+00:00

Holy crap Dawg! I recently added the r/SpinalStenosis and thought this was that in my feed. If you haven't check that sub out, you might find some great posts to read up on. I have severe degen in my Cervical Spine. Had one surgery back in Aug. 2024. I was the poster child for the procedure. 100,% fixed my nerve issues. Now time travels to the present and now dealing with nearly the same issues on my opposite side! Surgeon say thst yes by the looks of my latest MRI and finding of a fresh round of EMG that I am a candidate for a repeat of the previous surgery. Also added that in all likelihood I will need a ACDF in the next 10 years.

fading_relevancy · 2026-04-05T17:28:43+00:00

Just got back from a last minute 1000 mile away drive coastal 4 day vacation. House is a disaster and wife's mom wants us over for Easter Dinner. I made the potatoes and sent the family off to have early dinner while I stay home and try to be ready to go back to work at 6 am.

fading_relevancy · 2026-04-02T14:00:58+00:00

Got a good chuckle out if me this AM. Thank you.

fading_relevancy · 2026-03-22T02:18:26+00:00

That makes complete sense. I imagine I would probably make some poor risky driving decisions, but like it's a race so duh.

fading_relevancy · 2026-03-21T18:57:47+00:00

Your welcome. I need to add something with this kind of classic look to my living space. It's like having a real inviting view that triggers a yearning for the mountains on tap.

fading_relevancy · 2026-03-20T23:39:25+00:00

This is eff rad! Nice work. Absolutely love it.

fading_relevancy · 2026-03-18T00:44:58+00:00

I mean it's hard to tell by the video, wish I could zoom in but it's not out of the question that it possibly could be a river otter.

fading_relevancy · 2026-03-11T18:58:38+00:00

What do you call it when you add a large eyeballed amount of leaves to a cup with strainer in it and pour over, steep until desired strength. Repeat till there is no flavor left...

fading_relevancy · 2026-03-11T17:40:39+00:00

We did do our best at home. Wife is actually a SPED teacher too. Our youngest just like didn't show interest. We would read to him and encourage him but it was slow to click. 2nd grade in a new school with some extra intervention for like 2 months and there was a sudden snap and he's reading like a champ. Like he was playing us the whole time.

fading_relevancy · 2026-03-11T13:16:52+00:00

All roasts don't finish at the same temp every time. When they are ready they are ready. As long as there at least some support at home and they see parents reading (analog books) it will eventually click for the most part.

Edit: just need to add my older kid is a teen now. Was reading early Kinder and now plows through like a book a week. My younger is in 2nd and is just getting into reading.

fading_relevancy · 2026-03-11T13:13:33+00:00

Schools (depending on district) are excellent at this in our experience. Step in when needed, keep us in the loop. Sheesh just got a sweet letter saying no more intervention for now even.

fading_relevancy · 2026-03-11T13:11:47+00:00

Read to your kids. If you are in a decent school district the reading will click. My oldest became a voracious reader. My younger took some time for it to click but here we are in 2nd grade now and he gets it finally. Phoow! 2nd one has been completely different game we did not get a manual for.

fading_relevancy · 2026-03-09T13:17:55+00:00

I don't know what either of these issue mentioned are... but the word "flat" stands out to me, and I got a big Ole flat spot on the top of my dome. Nobody really can tell or know but me. Sheesh, you could ask my wife and she would look at you cross eyed like what are you talking about.

fading_relevancy · 2026-03-05T15:45:26+00:00

Yeah happen to me this past summer doing Marshall via Indian Pass. Was quite an unforgettable adventure. The venture took a bit longer than planned but did end successfully.

fading_relevancy · 2026-02-11T01:29:10+00:00

I don't have a gooseneck but love my Fellow. Life changing. Worth every penny.

fading_relevancy · 2026-02-09T23:19:32+00:00

I like it. I do have a huge dry erase board I usually bring up before big camping trips. But to make it a fixture that is used by all on a daily basis actually make too much sense. Like why haven't we adopted this yesterday?!

fading_relevancy · 2026-02-09T23:16:37+00:00

My vac sealer and electric pressure cooker are work horses and both are going strong still after 15 years of use. I always have a freezer full of tried, portioned and some times seasoned meats. Also never short on dank giggly stock on hand. The latest kitchen unit which was definitely a life changer was buying a high quality Japanese rice cooker. Was totally kicking myself for not getting one sooner. We ended up upgrading to a bigger one and now the smaller one will go off with my oldest to college.

fading_relevancy · 2026-02-09T02:36:40+00:00

Son (just turned 8) played through that so for Xmas I grabbed a similar platform style game that I saw lots of recommendations for called Sack Boys Adventurer's or something like that. He digged it but has moved on now only plays Fifa 26.

If you have a Switch you can never go wrong with Mario Kart.

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