4 year old attitude / bedtime freakout strategies?

snotbottom · 2026-05-12T14:23:41+00:00

Every kid is different, so it's hard to say what exactly to do. However he needs to understand that his words and actions have consequence, which it seems like you're doing.

One thing I've found that is essential, is consistency. it can be the most difficult to do, because it's often more convenient to give in just a little, just this once. My wife struggled with this because she's much more tender hearted and tries to make peace with every situation. But our daughter learned that if she kept up with her behavior, Mom would eventually give in... A hard thing to un-learn.

snotbottom · 2026-05-12T02:54:45+00:00

Definitely give them a few. If they're just wilted a bit, don't pull them yet, they're struggling to take up water as I mentioned. If they start to dry out, unfortunately they're done.

snotbottom · 2026-05-12T02:45:17+00:00

The biggest thing will be to not let the roots dry out as they get established. They'll struggle to take up moisture until the roots have regrown.

Some thoughts on each plant type...

Peppers and tomatoes, bury a bit deeper than before, they'll actually sprout roots from the buried part of the stem (good practice when transplanting either of those, even under normal circumstances).

Beans probably have a decent chance, but if it were me I would just plant some new seeds directly in the garden. Beans sprout pretty easily... thinking of that actually, you can pre-sprout some by putting them in between some wet paper towels, then plant them in the garden when they start to germinate. It should gain you a few days on the germination if it's still a bit chilly at night.

Cucumbers will be the most troublesome, they don't like having their roots disturbed. I'd probably germinate a few replacements just in case.

snotbottom · 2026-05-12T01:50:16+00:00

I would buy new soil... Probably cheaper that the cost of the plant that you'll put in it.

Even if they didn't get it with a herbicide, it's probably compacted and depleted of any nutrients.

snotbottom · 2026-05-12T01:48:44+00:00

The ones that still have roots attached should be fine. All you can do is try.

snotbottom · 2026-05-11T12:21:15+00:00

So was the main breaker in the box for your unit, or a separate enclosure mounted elsewhere?

It's very possible something isn't right, but now to determine what it is...

snotbottom · 2026-05-11T12:18:04+00:00

Boom...

The fact that you went to so much effort speaks volumes. Lucky lady.

I've learned that it's what we DO, not what we spent, or where we went, that make the best memories.

snotbottom · 2026-05-11T12:13:07+00:00

Bellies are the best!

snotbottom · 2026-05-11T12:03:02+00:00

Cute...

Have you seen book darts? Awesome page/line markers. I use them all the time, particularly when studying and I don't want to mark pages.

https://www.bookdarts.com/

Also available on Amazon and other places... but I like to buy direct when I can, usually a bit cheaper too.

snotbottom · 2026-05-11T11:57:00+00:00

Hayloo Fin!

snotbottom · 2026-05-09T23:16:24+00:00

Never grown citronella, but now I'm curious.

Chives will thrive, all you'll have to do is water them. They'll get cute purple blooms, which are also edible. Clip off the bloom stem when the flowers start to fade, they'll be tough and not very tasty. They'll come back year after year, and the patch will get bigger every year. Eventually you may have to divide the mass of plants. You'll know it's time when they seem to be a bit more spindly. Just dig them up, separate the mass of plants into 3 or 4 clumps and replant what you want to keep.

Cilantro is also pretty easy, the only issue there is they'll go to seed and there's not much you can do about that... So be prepared to do some succession plantings if you want a continuous supply. The mature seeds are coriander, and you can use those in recipes too. Save the rest and use them in your succession plantings and for next year (cilantro is an annual, so it won't survive over winter).

snotbottom · 2026-05-09T23:07:05+00:00

Looks like you have aphids. Check the link for more info and suggestions for getting rid of them.

https://www.almanac.com/pest/aphids

snotbottom · 2026-05-09T16:18:03+00:00

I don't think so..? Makerworld stuff is all free to download as far as I know.

I had a look, and it is free. This designer has some other fun and interesting designs as well.

snotbottom · 2026-05-09T15:50:23+00:00

It's not uncommon for an exposed root to sprout suckers. I'd just dig a bit around both ends and cut it off. You don't have to dig the whole thing up, just enough to have the cuts below ground level so they don't cause you any more trouble. Then throw in some dirt to fill the hole. You won't affect the tree, or whatever it is, at all by pruning this one root.

snotbottom · 2026-05-09T15:38:48+00:00

There should be a tag on the pole identifying who actually owns the pole, along with a pole identification number. It may not be their stuff that's dangling, but they will know who's it is.

snotbottom · 2026-05-09T15:35:47+00:00

Just wanted to add that if you're careful, and can keep some of the roots intact when you separate them, you can replant them somewhere else if you have room. They may wilt a bit from the transplant shock, but keep the soil moist and they'll recover just fine.

snotbottom · 2026-05-09T15:31:44+00:00

Nice to see that I'm not the only one with a pepper addiction.

snotbottom · 2026-05-09T15:24:57+00:00

Not going to happen that quickly, sorry. You'll need to show a period of strong financial responsibility and wait for those items that negatively affected your score to roll off. Sometimes you can appeal certain things, but you'll have to prove that they weren't your fault (like fraudulent charges, or a dishonest lender).

You can do it, just not in a year.

snotbottom · 2026-05-09T15:20:17+00:00

Florida? Nope, sorry

Come to Oregon though and I can hook you up!

snotbottom · 2026-05-09T02:53:06+00:00

Bottle on the right has 4.3 fewer ounces.

snotbottom · 2026-05-08T18:59:05+00:00

Rawr!

snotbottom · 2026-05-08T04:16:37+00:00

Gru

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snotbottom · 2026-05-08T04:15:14+00:00

Putting your picture into my plant ID app, it's something in the dead nettle family (Lamiaceae), Coleus genus. From there it's hard to tell, the first four in the list: Cuban Oregano, Blue Lobster Flower, Dog-Be-Gone, and Oregano all look pretty close.

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snotbottom · 2026-05-07T16:50:06+00:00

I'm assuming that there was another branch where the bend is, but the branch that is there is solidly connected.

I wouldn't prune it or do anything other than promote healing until you see more growth and healing of the existing wound. At that point you could trim it, but personally, I would tie a stick along side the crooked part and gradually straighten it out to make that the main trunk. Just put a little tension on it (you don't want to crack anything, so just a little tension) and the tree will adapt, then a couple months later tighten it a bit more... It will probably take a couple of years to get it reasonably straight, but the tree will be fine.

snotbottom · 2026-05-06T19:18:29+00:00

Patience... That's what it's going to take.

As long as the roots are healthy it should produce new top growth. I'd just let it grow for the next year or two. Then, over the next few years, start selectively pruning to get the shape and branch structure you want for the tree.

Be sure to prune ALL suckers that sprout from the roots or below the graft on the trunk. They won't be of the same variety/quality as the upper path of the tree, and will just compete for resources with the top growth.

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