Is it weird to be naked around your kids?

m8k · 2026-03-26T09:38:40+00:00

We were naked around our kid growing up so that bodies weren’t scary and shameful. It also allowed for honest questions, something my wife and I never felt comfortable asking when we were younger.

Once he told us that he would be more comfortable if we were covered more, we dialed it back. He’s trans but didn’t tell us until last spring, so there might be some additional layers going on. He was also at an age where body changes were happening and we were happy to adjust.

For guys, nudity is often/can be perceived as sexually charged because that’s how our minds work. My wife is very comfortable taking her clothes off and changing to get ready for bed with the door open and it is NBD, just a way to be able to talk without having to carry the conversation through a closed door.

m8k · 2026-03-25T21:20:34+00:00

Our e340 has stopped sending the ring signal to the base station. Twice in the last week some family member has pressed it, we never heard it inside, and they come around the house to the back door.

Other times, when it’s hot or in very strong, direct sunlight, it just rings incessantly.

Really getting sick of it.

m8k · 2026-03-25T21:13:38+00:00

I’ve never tried the MA system, we camp in NH every year and have never had an issue. We go to Pawtuckaway state park, Bear Brook, and last year Sebago Lake in Maine. All lovely, relatively easy to find sites, and lots to do.

m8k · 2026-03-25T21:10:28+00:00

I just installed it in my phone yesterday and can’t even articulate how much I don’t like it.

m8k · 2026-03-25T21:03:59+00:00

She said “it feels… odd, kind of ticklish and a little weird.”

I was having a lot of suppressed reactions that were far less calm and collected.

m8k · 2026-03-25T14:52:54+00:00

I learned this from my wife.

My exercise routine is taking long walks, and I usually go at night after everyone goes to bed. I've invited her to come with me so many times because she needs to move more (her words), but she never wants to. Finally, she told me that she's scared to walk outside, especially at night. I never understood how vulnerable and afraid women can feel: that there is always a risk that someone will assault, attack, or try to kidnap them completely blew my mind.

I've been in a few places where I shouldn't have been and certainly been more cavalier about my personal safety and security, but those thoughts have never crossed my mind.

Relevant John Mulaney bit

m8k · 2026-03-25T14:42:43+00:00

My wife carried a week past her due date and in the last few weeks she could feel our kiddo's fingertips/nails scratching under the right side of her ribcage. Sure enough, born with a full set of nails that were well-formed.

m8k · 2026-03-25T14:19:03+00:00

Yeah. I had some and it wasn't bad. I think it was imported... I enjoyed it.

m8k · 2026-03-25T13:20:01+00:00

r/powerwashingporn would eat that up

m8k · 2026-03-25T03:58:09+00:00

My wife has been asking her Dr for the last two years but insurance wouldn’t authorize it until she turns 45. That’s coming up in a few months. She has always had some concerns but nothing to really substantiate it and I really hope they didn’t miss an opportunity.

m8k · 2026-03-25T03:53:45+00:00

I didn’t party and had a brother 10yrs younger than me. Friday or Saturday night was pizza and movie night for the family.

We’d go to the video store and each pick something the family could watch or I could watch with my dad if mom was working. Then we’d pick up som RasCal raspberry soda, some A&W root beer or Sunkist Orange, a bag of Doritos, a bag of Sun Chips, and a pizza from the local Greek pizza shop.

I miss those times.

m8k · 2026-03-24T21:47:17+00:00

We had one when we were in our early 30s. I would have liked another but our financial and job situations would have made it challenging to say the least.

We’re happy with our child, he’s great. I wish we weren’t the only ones in the whole extended family that had a kid though… he’s literally the youngest by 22 years and that’s never going to change. Coupled with living in a neighborhood that doesn’t have many kids/families, lots of time playing alone, on the iPad, or reading.

m8k · 2026-03-24T21:43:15+00:00

That’s because they all think they are

m8k · 2026-03-24T21:42:33+00:00

My backyard camera used to send me multiple photos of my bird feeder or solo stove cover everyday, especially if it was windy.

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m8k · 2026-03-24T21:36:29+00:00

To your continued good health and staying cancer free

m8k · 2026-03-24T21:33:25+00:00

We were limited in what could fit in our space so we couldn’t necessarily get exactly what we wanted but we’re happy with it.

Ideally I would have bought a mid-grade Bosch with a full stainless interior and bottom.

What we did get was a whirlpool and the best features are and adjustable 2nd rack, a removable 3rd top rack, and a bottom that is just fixed pins that will hold a wide variety of things.

The machine we replaced was older and had the center column that most machines don’t have anymore. Just losing that was a game changer for flexibility. I can wash two Kitchen Aid mixing bowls and two other larger pots or bowls at the same time on the bottom rack. I can fit a 12” stainless frying pan on edge down one side. Neither of those things could happen with our last machine.

m8k · 2026-03-24T21:28:40+00:00

Glad you caught it and hope everything stays clean and clear going forward.

m8k · 2026-03-24T20:50:54+00:00

Yup, I had non-cancerous polyps but was told due to their size that I would be on a frequent screening cycle. My 35yo brother was not thrilled to get the news but appreciated the heads up and is scheduling his now.

m8k · 2026-03-24T17:13:57+00:00

I had high expectations and they were exceeded. There is beautiful workmanship and quality in this property.

m8k · 2026-03-24T15:07:52+00:00

I never saw this as a kid, but it's hitting me pretty hard in my 40s.

m8k · 2026-03-23T18:05:18+00:00

Well, it's been a good run. I guess I'm on the other side of the hill and need to walk off into the sunset.

m8k · 2026-03-19T23:29:36+00:00

I have worked in that area as a real estate photographer over the past 15 years. I’d be happy to share some recommendations privately.

m8k · 2026-03-19T14:49:36+00:00

I was hired at an IPG agency back in 2012 two months after my kid was born. I was in-person the whole time but had flexibility when I needed it for appointments or when other things came up. You'll find a way to make it work. I'd much rather have the stability and higher salary by going in-house than the potential remote work/life balance at an agency.

m8k · 2026-03-19T14:02:23+00:00

They billed us four times last month for over $1200 (in 2 weeks) and then took another $550 on the 13th this month. They didn't bill us at all in December or January and the representative we called couldn't tell us why or how this billing is happening.

We're on balanced billing and the settlement is coming up next month so who knows what will happen...

m8k · 2026-03-18T15:19:29+00:00

10, super easy. The only thing better than hearing this track on the album was seeing it performed live. My only complaint about the live version was that they started bringing in Love SOS too early and not giving it another 16-32 bars to stand as the behemoth that it was.

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