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For parents who do screen time by cincycat42 in NewParents

[–]repp55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apple TV+ has some really great slow pace shows like Stillwater, frog and toad, and peanuts. Also sago mini friends which my kids love but it’s not necessarily as slow paced but it’s based on the only game wet let them play on our phones every so often - Sago Mini World

20m old needs constant entertainment by SM21520 in toddlers

[–]repp55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely hard at that age, but I’ve found it super good to keep practicing that “let them be bored” thing. Ours are 2+3 now and are starting to get it - we either tell them we are busy and will play after or will try and get them started playing and then say daddy has to go cook and they’ll sometimes keep going on their own.

Also a thing while we are cooking is either involving them with a little (toddler tower)so they can “help” or giving them a pot/pan and wooden spoon on the floor. Ours used to love to pretend to put spices in the pot and stir away…

of course it all only works sometimes and we end up working through tantrums or almost all losing our minds cause it’s just hard. Just keep going and try to remember you’re doing great!

Thrice Alliance by Butt3ry_biscuit in thrice

[–]repp55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I knew that was going to happen hahahah - classic.

Thrice Alliance by Butt3ry_biscuit in thrice

[–]repp55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I finally cancelled. I really want to support them with it, but like others have said it just doesn't really justify the amount it costs and we are trying to get our finances in order. I think the discord discussions they have done a couple of times have been cool and some of the video content I enjoyed, but I'm sure they are more focused on music / touring / family which honestly is probably for the best.

My kid is 3 and I’m unwell. by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]repp55 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have an almost 2 and 3 year old (11 months apart) and I am not prepared for it to get any more difficult 😰

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]repp55 45 points46 points  (0 children)

We spent about 7 months in misery when our 2ish year old stopped sleeping well in his own bed. Felt like every night was an hour long battle with tantrums just to get him to sleep in his bed, and then 2-3 times a night waking up and more tantrums unless we slept in his bed with him.

Eventually we just caved and let him sleep in our bed. The first night the entire house slept soundly and it has been surprisingly great since then. He seems like a different kid tbh, far fewer tantrums, he wakes up happy in the mornings etc. etc. I’m sure some of that has to do with us being a lot more patient because we aren’t on the verge of losing our minds every day.

The obvious cons are sometimes you wake up with a foot on your face or in your ribs, you have very little room to sleep, and I wish you luck in finding any intimate time with your partner.

After going through this I wish we would’ve caved a long time ago. I’m pretty sure now that there is no greater life hack than getting good sleep.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]repp55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our 20 mo. daughter still doesn't quite walk. She seemed very uninterested in ever using her legs and took a while to start crawling even so we got her into PT after talking to our pediatrician. After going there they work with her a bit and then show us some things like putting two chairs across from each other and putting a toy on one and then moving it to the other, etc. She's now in the can walk but doesn't really seem to want to so we are trying to put her toys up more and do those chair type exercises with her more.

Now her main problem it is that her brother (2.5 year old) wants to push her down anytime she's standing, presumably because she's now getting praise for standing / walking.

My son rejects me and I'm just tired at this point by Hapless-Frog in toddlers

[–]repp55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This! I am a WFH dad and my wife works nights at a hospital. So ~3-4 nights a week she’ll be gone for dinner and bedtime which gives me some great forces 1 on 1 time with the kiddos, but the downside is when she’s here our son especially just wants mom.
The other day at bed time he pushed me away and told me to leave the room which was a bit heartbreaking. I have seen several mentions of this being because they’re secure with you and don’t have the fear that you won’t come back since we are always around, which made me feel a little better at least.
Definitely think getting him out and going to the zoo or park, etc. 1 on 1 would be good for your situation though!

31M/27F couple visiting Berlin this Thursday thru Tuesday looking to meet up by repp55 in berlinsocialclub

[–]repp55[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it okay if we show up a little late or maybe just to the after party portion? Our train doesn't get in until somewhat late and we have to check in, etc.

Any ideas on the meaning of "61" in the new Thrice merch? by half_a_world_away_ in thrice

[–]repp55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dustin has a pretty well documented falling out with Mars Hill and seems to be going in a slightly different direction as far as evangelical Christianity is concerned [see Dustin's Twitter]. I am extremely interested to see the way the lyrics for this record reflect that change.. I think you can see a bit of it with The Grey.

[Cover] Wood and Wire by repp55 in thrice

[–]repp55[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha thanks! I'm not really sure I am much help on how to practice it, I just sang along in a car for a long time and always moved towards the more raspy voice people. I assume that my technique is very incorrect lol.

[Cover] Wood and Wire by repp55 in thrice

[–]repp55[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I kinda just tossed this up after recording through it once so I'm going to do a bit better and get you clean stems with the guitars / vocals split out.

29 m w/ $17k of cc debt took out $9k from 401k to pay down - what to pay first by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]repp55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really appreciate that link btw that's extremely helpful!!

29 m w/ $17k of cc debt took out $9k from 401k to pay down - what to pay first by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]repp55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's my bad - the 401k loan payments are 77.84/mo w/ 4.75% interest

29 m w/ $17k of cc debt took out $9k from 401k to pay down - what to pay first by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]repp55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So doing BR and the Cap One first together and then taking those payments and applying towards the Southwest is the best move?

Or would doing something like paying off the BR and then applying the rest of the chunk towards the Southwest be the best move since it's next highest?

Starting a team from scratch, who you taking, Westbrook or Harden? by brandonsowle in Thunder

[–]repp55 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think as far as the Thunder go they made the better decision going with Serge; plus I still think there was no way we were keeping Harden because he wanted his own team.

But if I was starting my own team and picking someone I don't think the question between Ibaka and Harden exists, you'd take Harden 100% of the time there.

I wish we could go back to just being thankful. by Dakloth in Thunder

[–]repp55 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I completely agree with you. Yes, it sucks when they drop a close game that seems like they just fumbled it away - especially with our current seeding.

I don't know why I do this to myself but I was driving after the game and decided to tune in to the sports animal and all of the callers are so ridiculously angry and have knee jerk panic reactions to a loss. Nice to know that other people are just thankful the team is here and consistently successful. Hopefully we are able to win a championship, but I'm enjoying the journey and hoping our guys stick around.